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The Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo is the evolution of the Ferrari 488 Challenge racecar.
Description[]
- Text originally from the Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo's Finali Mondali page.
The new 488 Challenge Evo has made its debut during the Ferrari Finali Mondiali underway at the Mugello Circuit. Three years after the presentation of the 488 Challenge during the Finali at Daytona, the Prancing Horse has developed a kit that increases the car’s overall performance and its consistency in race conditions, and also improves the handling for even better feedback and driving pleasure.
The aim of the Evo package is to maximise the synergy between aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics – that is, the interaction between tyres, balance of downforce and electronic controls. Better performance is guaranteed by higher downforce and new Pirelli tyres, while driving feedback was addressed from the early stages of development using Ferrari’s GT driving simulator, revising the aero balance between the axles. To improve turn in and reduce understeer out of corners, in fact, the downforce over the front has been increased.
The aerodynamic balance ‘dialogues’ with the E-Diff3 and F1-TCS control systems based on the Side Slip Control (SSC), which offers new dedicated settings. The SSC concept, which is based on the estimation of the yaw angle, has been modified in view of the new levels of performance. This has made it possible to provide the control systems with a common language designed to maximise agility in cornering and traction on exit.
The proven collaboration between the technical department and the Ferrari Styling Centre resulted in a comprehensive redesign of the front of the car to ensure an increase of 30% in aerodynamic efficiency compared to the 488 Challenge. The length of the front overhang has been altered to boost overall downforce and optimise the balance. The profiles of the radiator grille intakes have been lengthened and, at the centre of the bumper, a U-shaped intake feeds the front brakes and underlines the 488 Challenge Evo’s sporty character. In the lower part of the bumper, a large splitter with turning vanes at the ends improves the control and direction of the airflow from the side vents. The sides of the bumper have been re-proportioned by reducing the surface volume to allow the adoption of a second side flick, improving the quality of the airflow. The car thus has 50% more overall downforce than the current 488 Challenge.
On the flank, below the rear-view mirror, there’s a new small wing with endplate designed to divert air flow towards the intercooler. The rear, on the other hand, includes clear references to the FXX-K. The sides of the bumper feature an extremely aerodynamic surface with two vents to extract the flows generated inside the wheelarches. Below the rear spoiler, a new air vent set in the engine air outlet grille increases downforce. There is also a new nolder on the rear wing that produces an increase in the coefficient of downforce.
The 488 Challenge Evo introduces a first for the Prancing Horse’s one-make series: the option to modify the front downforce independently of the rear, so that the driver can set up the balance without having to change the ride height. The driver can select different configurations ranging from high downforce to low downforce before each race, depending on the circuit’s characteristics and the weather conditions. These developments ensure an increase of more than 20 percentage points in the downforce over the front axle compared to the 488 Challenge.
The braking system includes a number of innovations that maintain its performance over a race. In particular, there is a significant reduction in brake wear thanks to the adoption of a new front disc design and larger rear discs.
New Pirelli tyres – 275/675-19 (front) and 315/705-19 (rear) – have also been introduced. During nigh-on seven months of development, the new tyre was tested not only in the laboratory but also on the new car at various European circuits, including Vallelunga, Mugello, Le Castellet and Silverstone. As well as seeking to boost overall performance, these tyres also ensure greater consistency in lap times during a long run session.
The interior, with its decidedly racing character, features a conceptually different kind of steering wheel, developed from the experience gained with the FXX-K Evo and the 488 GTE, which triumphed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year. The steering wheel, with integrated paddle shift, significantly improves ergonomics so the driver can always keep their hands in an ideal position, bringing advantages in terms of visibility and control of the car’s systems. There is a new ABS management strategy incorporated in the manettino. The driver can select four different modes, two dry and two wet, which implement a strategy focused on performance or stability.
A new rear camera derived from the 488 GTE has been introduced in response to feedback from the participants in the championship’s various series (Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, along with last year’s addition of a new UK national series). This considerably improves rear visibility.
The new components and improvements introduced with the 488 Challenge Evo are also available as upgrade kits for existing cars.
Asphalt Legends Unite (formerly Asphalt 9: Legends)[]
The Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo was added in the Ferrari Season Update as a high Class B car with the following rank statistics:
- Stock rank: 2,141 ( 1)
- rank: 2,403
- rank: 2,703 ( 26)
- rank: 3,009 ( 34)
- rank: 3,427 ( 46)
- rank: 3,908 ( 61)
- rank: 4,255 ( 73)
Performance[]
The Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo has great acceleration, good handling and good nitro efficiency. Compared to the Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder, the Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo has slightly worse acceleration and nitro but has a higher top speed.
Usage[]
At MAX, the 488 Challenge Evo is a good option for multiplayer and events as it can beat the Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder, Porsche Carrera GT and other high Class B cars.
Availability[]
It was first available from its Grand Prix event. It is also available occasionally in time-limited packs.
It is also available in Burst of Speed events between September 11–24, 2024.
Asphalt 8: Airborne[]
The Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo was added in the 2021 Lunar New Year Update as a high Class B car with the following rank statistics:
- Starting rank: 1426
- PRO rank: 1682 (+256)
- Tuning Kit bonus: +50
- Nitro Efficiency: 8/12/16
Performance[]
Price & availability[]
The Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo was originally obtainable by reaching Tier 1 with the Premium upgrade, or Tier 15 without the upgrade, during its Festival.
During the 2021 Summer Update, the Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo can be purchased for 
1,850,000.
The 488 Challenge Evo was obtainable again in the following events:
- Ferrari 599XX Evo Festival by reaching Tier 8 with the Premium upgrade. Players who already had the 488 Challenge Evo would win 7x Ferrari 599XX Evo Kit instead.
- Arrinera e-Hussarya Festival by reaching Tier 1 with the Premium upgrade. Players who already own the car would win 5x Arrinera e-Hussarya Kit instead.
- Neon Season by reaching Page 6 with the premium upgrade and cost 10 to buy. Players who already owned the car will get 10x Class B Upgrade instead.
- Racing Pass 21 by reaching Page 6 with the premium upgrade and cost 10 to buy. Players who already owned the car will get 10x Class B Upgrade instead.
220 kit cards for the 488 Challenge Evo can be obtained by purchasing the Premium Pass in the Neon Season and can be bought with 
6.
Prior to the Gangstar Season Update, upgrades require 220 
Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo Kit and 2,976,000
Between the Gangstar Season Update and the 2023 Holiday Update, upgrades require 55 of each 
Rare Drivetrain, 
Rare Exhaust, 
Rare Suspension, 
Rare Tires, 60 
Rare Engine, 60 
Rare Tech, 160 Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo Kit and 8,000,000.
During the 2024 Spring Update, upgrades require 45 of each Rare Drivetrain, Rare Exhaust, Rare Suspension, Rare Tires, 20 Rare Engine, 20 Rare Tech, 160 Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo Kit and 8,000,000.
As of the Mercedes Season Update, upgrades require 40 of each Rare Drivetrain, Rare Exhaust, Rare Suspension, Rare Tires, 160 Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo Kit and 7,000,000.
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