Ferrari 488 GTB/Spider Engines
from £14,000 to £18,000
Rebuilt units from £18,000 · Common codes: F154 CB, F154 CD, F154
Get specialist quotes from UK Ferrari 488 engine experts. Compare reconditioned & rebuilt F154CB twin-turbo V8 engines for GTB to Pista. Get specialist quotes for your 488.
Ferrari 488 GTB/Spider Engines
from £14,000 to £18,000
Rebuilt units from £18,000 · Common codes: F154 CB, F154 CD, F154
Ferrari 488 Pista Engines
from £18,000 to £22,000
Rebuilt units from £22,000 · Common codes: F154 CD, F154 CB, F154
Ferrari 488 Challenge/GT3 Engines
from £25,000 to £45,000
Rebuilt units from £28,000 · Common codes: F154 CB, F154 CD, F154 Race

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Every engine code fitted to the Ferrari 488 across all generations, with technical specs, compatible variants and trims, known failure points, and average rebuilt prices from UK specialists. Select any engine code to compare quotes.
Extracted from detailed petrol and performance engine families across Ferrari 488 variants.

F154 CB - 3.9L Petrol
Main replacement demand comes from timing-chain, cooling-system and performance thermal-management faults.
Compatible variants
Avg. rebuilt price
£18,000 - £22,000
Supply only
Technical specifications
Common failures
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The Ferrari 488's F154 twin-turbo V8 is potent but not without known issues, particularly turbo wastegate wear and fuel system concerns on early units. Every rebuilt engine supplied through EngineMarket includes upgraded internal components designed to address the original failure point - plus a minimum 12-month unlimited mileage warranty. Use this section...
Ferrari 488 Turbo Wastegate Failure
Most affected vehicles
Ferrari 488 GTB, 488 Spider (2015-2019, F154 CB)
Failure mileage range
35,000-60,000 miles
Typical failure window
Root cause
Turbo actuator diaphragm fatigue and wastegate pivot wear cause rattle, boost loss and ECU warning lights.
Repair options & estimated costs (UK ranges)
| Repair tier | Dealer price | Specialist price | What it involves | Longevity / suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor - Actuator Replacement | £2,500 - £4,000 | £1,200 - £2,200 | Replace faulty turbo actuator unit, recalibrate boost mapping | Temporary fix; pivot wear may recur within 12-18 months |
| Intermediate - Turbo Rebuild | £6,000 - £9,500 | £3,500 - £5,500 | Strip turbos, replace wastegate pivots, seals and bearings, balance assembly | Viable if block is sound; addresses root cause of rattle |
| Full Replacement - Rebuilt F154 | £25,000 - £35,000 | £18,000 - £22,000 | Supply & fit rebuilt F154 engine with upgraded turbo components, bench-tested | Best value for high-mileage or track-used cars; includes 12-month warranty |
Our recommendation
If your 488 is under 40k miles and otherwise well-maintained, a specialist turbo rebuild offers good value. For cars over 50k miles or with track history, a rebuilt F154 with upgraded wastegate components is the more reliable long-term solution.
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Every displacement fitted to the Ferrari 488 is listed below, with compatible F154 engine codes, production years and common failure notes for UK models.
The 3.9-litre F154 twin-turbo V8 powered every UK Ferrari 488 variant from 2015-2020, replacing the 458's naturally aspirated 4.5L unit with forced induction efficiency and higher specific output across GTB, Spider and Pista models.
Engine Code(s)
F154 CB, F154 CD, F154 Race
Compatible Models (UK)
488 GTB (2015-2019), 488 Spider (2015-2019), 488 Pista (2018-2020), 488 Pista Spider (2019-2020), 488 Challenge/GT3
Power output
Verified by registration
Common Failure Points
Turbo wastegate actuator wear, high-pressure fuel line seepage on early CB units, HPFP concerns on early CD Pista applications
Production Years: 2016-2020
Compare Ferrari 488 3.9L petrol engine prices
Choose your Ferrari 488 engine by fuel type to compare realistic replacement prices, known issues, and compatible UK supply options - from the 661hp GTB to the 720hp Pista.
Every UK Ferrari 488 variant used the 3.9L F154 twin-turbo petrol V8, with CB spec for GTB/Spider and CD spec for Pista models.
Common Ferrari 488 Petrol Engine Families
Found In
Known For
Typical Petrol Models
Every UK Ferrari 488 variant used the 3.9L F154 twin-turbo petrol V8, with CB spec for GTB/Spider and CD spec for Pista models.
Common Ferrari 488 Petrol Engine Families
Found In
Known For
Typical Petrol Models
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This section covers all major engine changes across the Ferrari 488's 2015-2020 production timeline, organised so owners can quickly identify their F154 engine and compare rebuilt prices from UK specialists.
⚙Key Changes
▣Main Engines
F154CB - 3.9L petrol twin-turbo (488 GTB / 488 Spider)
▰Popular Models
🔧Known For
Engine Codes Covered:
F154 CB