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Ferrari 488 GTB Red Bburago 1:18

Ferrari 488 GTB Red Bburago 1:18
Current price: £57.00
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Specifications
Car Brand
Ferrari
Model Manufacturer
Bburago
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
18-76102
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5-layer carton Foam-filled interior
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About the Ferrari 488 GTB Red Bburago 1:18

TL;DR: Bburago's 1:18 diecast Ferrari 488 GTB in red reproduces the turbocharged V8 supercar at entry-tier pricing, with opening doors and bonnet. This is a used model; its box shows traces of storage, the casting unaffected. A practical starting point for a Ferrari shelf.

The 488 GTB marked Ferrari's move to turbocharging its mid-engine V8 line, and Bburago's diecast puts that shape within reach without hero-piece pricing.

Entry-Tier Diecast Construction of the 488 GTB

The body is zinc alloy, giving genuine metal weight even at this accessible price point, the kind of density that separates a diecast from a plastic toy on the same shelf. Doors and bonnet open, showing a simplified cabin and the engine cover, and as with any entry-tier casting the panel gaps run a shade wider than costlier mid-tier work, an honest trade for the accessible price. The red paintwork is applied evenly, approximating Ferrari's Rosso rather than matching a specific factory code, and the 488's side air intakes and low nose are captured with recognisable accuracy at 1:18. This is a used model, so expect some handling wear, and the box carries traces of storage worth noting, though the model itself is unaffected.

The 488 GTB's Place in Ferrari's V8 Lineage

The 488 GTB replaced the naturally aspirated 458 Italia, introducing twin-turbocharging to Ferrari's mid-engine V8 for the first time and lifting output significantly while sharpening throttle response over earlier turbo Ferraris. It sits at an important transition point in Ferrari's road car history, marking the end of the brand's naturally aspirated V8 era. As a subject it carries genuine engineering significance beyond its striking shape.

Building a Ferrari Collection From This Starting Point

This 488 GTB works well as an accessible anchor for a Ferrari V8 chronology, sitting comfortably beside a 458 Italia to show the turbocharging transition, or ahead of a F8 Tributo to trace the model's continued evolution. Because the doors and bonnet open, the engine cover can be raised for display, though expectations should match the entry tier rather than a hand-finished resin piece. Inspect this used example's paint and hinges on arrival, and treat the storage-marked box as a packaging note rather than a reflection of the model's condition.

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