Comparison: wheelbase Ferrari 488 vs. competitors 2024

The wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels It is the value that most determines the comfort of the front and rear seat occupants.Coupes like the Ferrari 488 GTB often have a shorter wheelbase due to their compact size. A shorter wheelbase can contribute to their agility and maneuverability in tight spaces, making them well-suited for city driving.With it’s length of 4568 mm and bootspace of 230 l, the Ferrari 488 has a wheelbase of 2650 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has Mercedes-Benz S 500 Coupé (C217 ), which is 295mm more than the 488 GTB - 2945 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the Ferrari and the Mercedes-Benz is 459mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the "medium coupe" category belongs to Alfa Romeo 4C , which is 2380 mm - that makes it 270mm shorter than the Ferrari in question.