Why would anyone create a lowered Ferrari 488 Pista – the exact model we’re admiring here? Let me explain, but first, let’s dive into the build details. Because guys from 326 Power definitely has build really stunning slammed Ferrari 488 Pista.
Equipped with a static lowering suspension (rather than air ride), this setup brings the 488 Pista so close to the ground that fitting a hand underneath would be challenging. It’s no surprise that this might be the first of its kind. After all, Japanese tuner 326 Power wasn’t exactly competing with a crowd of aftermarket developers willing to take such a drastic approach on a mid-engine V8 Ferrari, which currently averages around $500,000 in price.
The custom static suspension for slammed Ferrari 488 Pista
To create this extreme look, the specialist engineered custom suspension components, including upper control arms. Then, they equipped the Ferrari with their Chakuriki dampers – height-adjustable coilovers that maintain generous travel even at the lowest settings – intended to provide both a refined ride and solid handling.
Next, the 326 Power team installed their custom wheels, with outer rims that just barely clear the fenders, featuring a dramatic offset. With the extreme negative camber, the setup was already bold, but the stretched tires take it even further.
This lowered Ferrari 488 Pista serves as 326 Power’s showpiece, set to make its debut at Stancenation Japan in Odaiba, Tokyo, on November 19. True to the event’s name, this Ferrari will be surrounded by other highly lowered cars.
And considering this corner of car culture, it’s clear that building of slammed Ferrari 488 Pista, like this one from 326 Power, is a strategic move. Even for a company that provides this style for everything from the latest Nissan Z to the 2023 Toyota Prius. Being the track-oriented version of the 488, this Pista will undoubtedly capture attention. By the way, we have else article about slammed 2023 Toyota Prius from 326 Power.
Even for those who bemoaned the 488 Pista’s turbocharged setup, saying it compromised the sound of its naturally aspirated predecessor (the 458 Speciale), this kind of car is a statement and, for many, an investment.
So for those of us who only dream of owning one—remember that lottery ticket – extreme customizations like these are something we’ll continue to see online.
On the other hand, some buyers keep their Pista off the public radar, locked away in garages where they remain unseen and undriven. But unlike those hidden gems, this build is made to be noticed. And with the 488 Pista now replaced by the twin-turbo V6-powered 296 in Ferrari’s lineup, its price will likely keep climbing, already sitting $50,000-$100,000 higher than the 458 Speciale on average.