This increases engine response, provides more aggressive torque mapping, reduces the assistance on the steering and firms up the dampers by 30 %. (autocar.co.uk)
The engine's torque delivery is controlled by variable torque maps, with one for the first three gears, individual maps for fourth through to sixth, and a further map for seventh, where all 560 lb ft is delivered at just 3000rpm. (evo.co.uk)
It is set to be the most powerful V8 - engined Ferrari in the company's history, with 710bhp at 8,000 rpm from the turbocharged 3.9 - litre engine and 568 lb ft of torque at 3,000 rpm - the latter figure quoted as being released in seventh gear due to the engine's sophisticated torque mapping, which gives any 488 the sensation of being powered by a naturally aspirated powerplant. (evo.co.uk)