Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.My expert opinion and pricing analysis on the auctionThis is the hardcore, track-honed version of Ferrari's twin-turbo V8 era, lighter, angrier, and wearing aero addenda borrowed from the 488 Challenge race car. The example on offer ticks every box that makes collectors lose their composure, roughly 3,000 miles, a heavy options sheet, and the most correct color combination Ferrari sells, Rosso Corsa over Nero. In other words, this is not a car you talk yourself out of; it is a car you talk your accountant into.On value, the wider data gives important context. According to Classic.com market data for the Ferrari 488 Pista, the benchmark value sits around $488,093, with an average sale price near $502,353 and recorded sales starting as low as $172,000. That makes the current bid of $770,000 look aggressive against the broad average, and it is, but averages flatten out exactly the kind of low-mileage, well-documented, perfectly specced cars that command a serious premium. This is a top-tier example, and top-tier Pistas have decoupled from the pack.AdvertisementAdvertisementWith the current bid at over $770,000, the easy money has already been made, and a buyer here is paying for the best, not the cheapest. That said, the trajectory is hard to ignore. As Ferrari pivots toward hybrids and the non-turbo, non-hybrid screamers fade into history, the 488 Pista is increasingly viewed as a future blue chip, a sibling to the revered 458 Speciale.The offerMake: FerrariModel: 488 PistaYear: 2019Mileage: 3,000 miles (approximately)Engine: 3.9-liter twin turbocharged V8Power: 710 hp and 567 lb ft of torqueTransmission: Seven-speed F1 dual clutch automaticDrive type: Rear wheel driveExterior color: Rosso Corsa with Argento Nürburgring racing stripesInterior color: Extracampionario Nero leatherCurrent bid: $770,000Auction end date: June 10, 2026Interested in this 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista? View the listing here.2019 Ferrari 488 Pista listing detailsVisually, the Pista is the 488 with its racing suit on. Compared with the standard car, it gains an aggressive underbody diffuser and extensive carbon fiber, including the rear spoiler, doors, and front and rear fascias, which together trim roughly 200 pounds of curb weight. This particular car is finished in Rosso Corsa with Argento Nürburgring stripes, the textbook combination, and adds AFS headlights, rear parking sensors, and a vented deck lid. It rides on 20-inch 10-spoke alloys, with magnetorheological suspension, an optional lift system for driveway anxiety, and ceramic composite brakes clamped by Nero Lucido calipers.The mechanical headline is the engine, a 3.9-liter twin turbocharged V8 fitted with larger intercoolers, revised camshafts, titanium connecting rods, and exhaust manifolds lifted from the 488 Challenge. It was rated at 710 hp and 567 lb ft, sent to the rear wheels, translating to a 0-60 time of roughly 2.9 seconds.Inside, the extracampionario cabin is trimmed in Nero leather, a welcome choice in a car class that often defaults to acres of Alcantara, with large carbon fiber racing seats wearing Grigio Chiaro headrest embroidery. The driver faces a carbon-accented wheel with a manettino selector and shift lights, plus a central tachometer flanked by digital displays. Matte carbon trim, a parking camera, navigation, and climate control round it out. What stands out is the cohesion; this is a focused machine that still feels special rather than stripped.2019 Ferrari 488 Pista quick takeThe 488 Pista is a genuine modern great, a car that pairs supercar theater with the kind of focus that justifies the legend. It is brutally fast, beautifully engineered, increasingly rare, and finished here in the spec collectors actually want. My overall take is that this is one of the most desirable analog-era turbo Ferraris money can buy, and one of the few recent supercars I expect to keep climbing as the combustion V8 becomes a museum piece. The price is already strong, but the buyer is acquiring a benchmark example of a car that history will remember fondly, and that is rarely a regret.AdvertisementAdvertisementDisclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not a dealership or broker. All vehicle specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typographical errors, omissions, or the accuracy of the provided information. Please verify all details directly with the seller.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Jun 2, 2026, where it first appeared in the Car Buying section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.