When the AF Corse #51 Ferrari 488 GTE, driven by Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado, claimed the Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ titles in the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship, it proved—as if there was any doubt—that the 488 was as capable in competition as it was thrilling on the road. In celebration, Ferrari announced a special version of the 488 Pista at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2018. The 488 Pista ‘Piloti Ferrari’ would, as its name suggested, be offered exclusively to the marque’s client racing drivers.

Each 488 Pista ‘Piloti Ferrari’ was completed by Ferrari Tailor Made and was offered in four racing-inspired colours: Rosso Corsa, Blu Tour De France, Nero Daytona, and Argento Nurburgring, with Italian Tricolore graphics flowing rearward from the hood and adorning the side sills. Each car wore a unique racing number, and the bonnet proudly displayed graphics honouring the 2017 WEC victories. Tailor Made furnished a dizzying range of special features and options, such as carbon fibre wheels and racing seats, titanium exhaust pipes, carbon fibre front flaps, side air splitters, rear diffuser and rear moulding, and engine cover. Conveniences included an integrated audio system and radio/navigation with Bluetooth, plus numerous interior touches including a white tachometer, carbon fibre interior trim, and stitched Cavallino emblems on the headrests.

The mechanical specification was aligned with the standard series-production 488 Pista. An award-winning, twin-turbocharged 3.9-litre V-8 producing 710 horsepower at 8,000 rpm is paired with a seven-speed F1 dual-clutch transmission for lightning-fast shifts and a 2.85-second 0-100 km/h sprint. Ferrari’s signature “Manettino” steering wheel dial allows for fingertip drive mode selection, while carbon-ceramic disc brakes provide confident stopping power.

This 488 Pista ‘Piloti Ferrari’ was ordered new by The Tailored For Speed Collection. It was delivered in February 2019 by Loris Kessel Auto of Lugano, Switzerland. Finished in Blu Tour De France with Tricolore accents, the specification is completed by an Alcantara Nera interior.

In the consignor’s care, the 488 has been regularly serviced at authorised Ferrari dealerships. The most recent documented service was completed by Niki Hasler AG of Basel, Switzerland in November 2023. Having recorded only 3,695 kilometres of road use at the time of cataloguing, it presents in excellent condition throughout. It is accompanied by its owner’s manual, warranty book, and car cover, along with a its Ferrari “Special Equipment” Grey Book issued upon the car’s completion that details the full specification.

Any 488 Pista is an exceptional driver’s machine. The ‘Piloti Ferrari’, built in limited numbers worldwide and only offered to Ferrari’s cherished client racing drivers, adds further exclusivity to the already-compelling mix. Examples rarely come up for public sale, making this beautiful, well-specified, and low mileage ‘Piloti Ferrari’ worthy of consideration by the modern sports car aficionado.