For months, we've been seeing leaked images and teased photos of the upcoming, hardcore Ferrari 488. Now, @Just_Supercars_ has leaked what appears to be an official image of the new 488, named the Ferrari 488 "Pista".

There are reports of a private unveiling tonight - Image from Just_supercars_ There are reports of a private unveiling tonight - Image from Just_supercars_

Pista means 'Racetrack' in Italian, showing Ferrari's intention for the new car. The Pista will have a 3.9 litre V8 engine producing 721 PS at 8,000 rpm and 770 Nm at 3,000 rpm. The hardcore version of the 488 GTB will go from naught to 100 kmh or 62 mph in 2.85 seconds. Top speed is set at 340 kmh or 211 mph.

These three images have been leaked ahead of it's unveiling - Image from Just_Supercars_ These three images have been leaked ahead of it's unveiling - Image from Just_Supercars_

The lightweight and more powerful version continues a long history of track-biased models based up on a mid-engine V8 model. Predecessors are the 458 Speciale and the 430 Scuderia. The Italian prancing horse has revised aerodynamics, presumably for better handling and improved down force.

Additionally, we can share that rumours suggest there is a private preview tonight ahead of the full public unveiling at Geneva early next month.