XYZ Racing Racing Spec Coilovers — Ferrari 488 GTB (with hydraulic lift, excl.control system) 2016-2026

The 488 GTB’s twin-turbo flat-plane V8 puts 661bhp through the rear axle of a car that already carries most of its mass behind the driver, and the factory adaptive dampers are tuned for a brief that includes road compliance. On a circuit, that compromise shows up as front-end float on turn-in and a rear that pivots more aggressively than a competition driver wants. The Racing Spec coilover replaces that calibration entirely with a fixed track-derived setup developed through XYZ Racing’s WTCC programme.

For owners running their 488 GTB at Anglesey, Donington, or Spa track days – or stepping up to time-attack and sprint events – this is the kit aimed at extracting the chassis you bought the car for. The hydraulic-lift variant is retained for ground clearance over kerbs and ramps, which matters on a car this low.

What this coilover does for your 2016-2026 Ferrari 488 GTB

Bolt these in and the first thing you feel is a front axle that loads progressively under braking instead of diving and unloading the rear. The Racing Spec valving is built around sustained heat cycles, so damper performance does not fall away as the oil temperature climbs through a 20-minute session. Mid-corner the 488 holds a flatter attitude, which means the rear tyre stays in its working window for longer and the throttle pickup on exit becomes a controllable input rather than a moment of correction. Ride height is set low and consistent, sharpening turn-in geometry. The hydraulic lift system is preserved, so the car still clears speed bumps and pit-lane ramps without scraping a £25,000 floor.

About the Racing Spec coilover

The Racing Spec damper is engineered specifically for track competition, not adapted from a road platform. Settings have been derived from direct participation in racing series including the World Touring Car Championship, which gives the calibration a real-world reference point rather than a dyno-only baseline. The construction is built for the loads and temperatures of repeat lap sessions, with damper internals matched to the chassis dynamics of high-output mid-engined platforms. For cars running aggressive upgrades – factory race trim, A-class racing modifications, bespoke aero – XYZ Racing also produce custom-valved units to a specification supplied by the owner, including target circuit and full mod list. That bespoke pathway is what separates this from a catalogue track coilover.

Fitment for the Ferrari 488 GTB (2016-2026)

Confirmed fitment for the Ferrari 488 GTB chassis code FE03, production years 2016 through 2026, specifically the variant equipped with hydraulic lift but excluding the factory control system integration. Owners running the standard adaptive damper control module should confirm wiring compatibility before ordering, as this kit replaces the dampers rather than integrating with the OEM controller.

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If your 488 GTB sees more circuit time than B-road time, configure yours below and specify the track and modification list if a custom valving spec applies.