Ferrari 488 GTB vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider

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Ferrari 488 GTB
$469,988 AUD
Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider
$886,800 AUD
Performance
Power492 kW▲ 610 kW
Torque▲ 760 Nm678 Nm
0–100 km/h3s▲ 2.9s
0–200 km/h8.3s▲ 7.9s
Top speed330 km/h▲ 340 km/h
Power-to-weight334 kW/t▲ 377 kW/t
Engine
Engine3.9L twin-turbo V8 (rear-mid, F154 CB, flat-plane crank, dry sump)6.5L naturally aspirated V12 (F140HD, front-mid longitudinal, flat-plane crank)
Displacement3,902 cc6,496 cc
Cylinders812
AspirationTwin-turbochargedNaturally aspirated
HybridNoNo
Drivetrain
Driven wheelsRear-wheel driveRear-wheel drive
Transmission7-spd dual-clutch (DCT, 30 ms shift in race mode)8-spd dual-clutch (DCT)
Efficiency
Fuel typePetrolPetrol
Fuel economy▲ 11.4 L/100km15.5 L/100km
CO₂▲ 260 g/km353 g/km
Fuel tank78 L92 L
EV-only rangeN/AN/A
BatteryN/AN/A
Dimensions & weight
Length4,568 mm4,733 mm
Width (excl mirrors)1,952 mm2,000 mm
Height1,213 mm1,292 mm
Wheelbase2,650 mm2,700 mm
Kerb weight▲ 1,475 kg1,620 kg (dry)
Wheels & brakes
Front tyre245/35 ZR20275/35 R21
Rear tyre305/30 ZR20315/35 R21
Carbon ceramic brakesStandardStandard
Ownership
Launch price$469,988 AUD$886,800 AUD
Warranty3yr / unlimited km3yr / unlimited km
Service interval12mo / 20,000 km (7yr maintenance programme)12mo / 20,000 km (7yr complimentary included in price)
Production statusDiscontinuedIn production

What each would cost to buy new

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▲ marks the stronger figure. Prices are launch RRP before on-road costs. Weight basis varies between makers, so power-to-weight is indicative. Specs checked 28 Jul 2026.

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