Beirut, September 16, 2015: Scuderia Lebanon s.a.l., the Official Ferrari Importer in Lebanon, announced the arrival of Ferrari’s latest automotive innovation, the 488 GTB, in the Lebanese market.
Introduced as the successor of the 458, the 488 GTB sets a new benchmark in the sports cars segment, with its first ever turbocharged V8 mid-rear engine producing an exhilarating 670 horsepower. The 488GTB introduces a new generation of vehicle dynamics and controls, as well as the highest aerodynamics efficiency along with revolutionary design and engine development, all crafted to form the most exhilarating experience for every level of driving skills and delivering track level responsiveness and control.
Mr. Hassan Haidar, Owner of Scuderia Lebanon s.a.l, explained, “We are proud to premiere Ferrari’s latest addition to the V8 model range, the 488 GTB, to our clients and fans in Lebanon. The Ferrari 488 provides maximum performance, immediate response, and performance sound track, guaranteeing maximum excitement and an unparalleled driving pleasure. The new Ferrari 488 GTB marks a new era in Ferrari’s V8 long and successful path.”
The number 488 indicates the engine’s unitary displacement, while the GTB stands for Gran Turismo Berlinetta, a reference to its roots in the Ferrari history of mid-rear-engined V8 Berlinetta.