The Ferrari 488 GTE iRacing car launched in 2017 Season 3 as part of iRacing’s GTE class expansion alongside the Ford GT GTE.
iRacing Released: June 6, 2017
Manufacturer: Ferrari
Class: GTE
Drive Type: RWD
Engine Position: Mid-engine
The Ferrari 488 GTE iRacing legacy is defined by its role as the car that brought the most famous brand in the world to the premier sim platform. It was the “first move” in a partnership that has since grown to include the 296 GT3 and the 499P Hypercar. While the real-world GTE category has…
Mastering the Ferrari 488 GTE iRacing requires a driver to embrace a “finesse” approach to racing. Because the 488 is a mid-engine, turbo-charged machine, it requires a delicate touch on both the steering wheel and the pedals. To find the podium in the competitive GTE fields, you must learn to manage the turbo lag, utilize…
The Ferrari 488 GTE iRacing launch in June 2017 was the most anticipated content release in the service’s history. As the Season 3 build went live, the servers were flooded with drivers eager to experience the “Italian Scalpel.” The reception was universal praise, with members noting the car’s incredible balance and its visceral, high-revving soundtrack….
iRacing previously announced that they licensed and are building the Ferrari 488 GTE car. What iRacing did not announce is that they also licensed the Ford GT GTE car that won Le Mans last year. Both cars are completed and submitted for manufacturer approval. That can take a short amount (days) of time or quite a…
In October 2016, iRacing officially announced a landmark partnership with Ferrari to bring the 488 GTE to the service. This announcement was a watershed moment for the community, marking the first time the Prancing Horse would be officially represented on the platform. Steve Myers, iRacing’s Executive Vice President, described the deal as a “monumental achievement,”…
The Ferrari 488 GTE iRacing rumors are currently the single most talked-about topic in the sim racing world. For years, the absence of Ferrari from the iRacing service was a glaring void for road racing enthusiasts. However, recent whispers from the Maranello factory and a series of cryptic posts from iRacing staff suggest that the…