According to a judging panel of 41 design experts, the best automotive design in 2016 is the Ferrari 488 GTB.
But, if you ask us, design is subjective. While I know plenty of folks have come to appreciate the new 488's design and lines, there are also folks who think the original 458 Italia was the better of the two. I won't reveal where I fall on the spectrum just yet and that's because I am curious:
Is the Ferrari 488 GTB the BEST car design in 2016?
While I am confident the Spies will not say the all-new Audi R8 deserves the award, it seems to me that there may be some other suitors that may be competitive.
That said, can you name a better looking car for 2016?
Ferrari 488 GTB
Geneva Motor Show #GIMS
Ferrari 488 Spider
Ferrari's press release follows:
The 488 GTB wins the Red Dot award
The V8 sports car named "Best of the Best"
Maranello, 30 March 2016 – The 488 GTB has won the Red Dot Best of the Best award for its design and innovative lines. This is the latest in string of plaudits garnered by the Ferrari Style Centre which also picked up several IF Design Awards in Munich, Germany, at the start of the month.
On the latter occasion, the big winner was the FXX K (Red Dot Best of the Best 2015) which took home the Gold Award, the Hannover institute's top prize. However, the 488 GTB and 488 Spider also scored a double whammy at the same event with a Design Excellence Award apiece.
This latest accolade, however, is an acknowledgment of Maranello's ability to create a whole new take on the sporty V8 berlinetta concept, four decades on from its introduction, that delivers an effortless mix of stylistic sophistication and technological innovation. The 488 GTB was selected for the top award by a jury of 41 members that examined no less than 5,214 product designs from 57 different countries.