Ferrari 488 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ferrari 488 model year from 2016 to 2020 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the 488 has been offered with 3.9L 8-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2019 (up to 18 MPG combined). Every rated version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Ferrari 488 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17 | 3.9L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2019 | 17–18 | 3.9L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2018 | 18 | 3.9L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2017 | 18 | 3.9L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2016 | 18 | 3.9L 8-cyl | — | — |
2020 Ferrari 488: engines & MPG
The 2020 488 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 488 Pista | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| 488 Pista Spider | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
2019 Ferrari 488: engines & MPG
The 2019 488 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 488 Spider | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 488 Spider | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 488 GTB | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 488 GTB | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 488 Pista Spider | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| 488 Pista | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2018 Ferrari 488: engines & MPG
The 2018 488 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 488 Spider | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 488 Spider | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 488 GTB | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 488 GTB | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2017 Ferrari 488: engines & MPG
The 2017 488 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 488 Spider | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 488 GTB | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 488 GTB | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 488 Spider | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2016 Ferrari 488: engines & MPG
The 2016 488 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.9L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 488 GTB | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 488 GTB | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 488 Spider | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 488 Spider | 3.9L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Ferrari 488 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the 488 ranges from 17 to 18 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2019 model year.
What engines does the 2020 Ferrari 488 have?
The 2020 488 was EPA-rated with 3.9L 8-cyl — see the 2020 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Ferrari 488 require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated 488 version specifies premium gasoline.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/ferrari/488.
Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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