Some days being a motoring journalist can be very fun indeed, like when Ferrari rings you up and says if you want to spend a day in the beautiful Italian country side with one of their latest and hottest models, say Ferrari 488 Spider. Mind you, you have possess Chris Harris level of intelligence and eloquence in all matters motoring for that to happen to you.

So here’s Harris test driving a Ferrari 488 Spider in the sunshine. You should watch it if just for the sheer beauty of the scenery:

Ferrari 488 Spider Technical Specs:

Engine Type V8 – 90° Turbo

Overall displacement 3902 cm3

Maximum power: 492 kW (670 CV) @ 8000 rpm

Maximum torque: 760 Nm at 3000 rpm in VII gear

Length: 4568 mm

Width: 1952 mm

Height: 1213 mm

Dry weight: 1370 kg

Weight distribution: 46.5% Front – 53.5% Rear

0-100 km/h: 3.0 s

0-200 km/h: 8.3 s

Maximum speed: > 330 km/h

Consumption: 11.4 l/100 km

C02: 260 g/km