Ferrari 458 488 Radiator VA86AP76

Ferrari 458 488 Radiator VA86AP76

The Ferrari radiator VA86AP76 is an OEM front cooling system component used across Ferrari 458 Italia and Ferrari 488 GTB / Spider (F142M platform) depending on configuration and market specification.

From available OEM listings, this part number is associated with a front radiator assembly / cooling radiator module, supplied as part of Ferrari’s engine cooling system architecture for mid-engine V8 models.

OEM Part Overview

• Part number: VA86AP76 / LL / F1 / M / 12Z94A (variant coding may differ)
• Type: Front engine cooling radiator (water radiator)
• Application:
  • Ferrari 458 Italia / Spider
  • Ferrari 488 GTB / Spider
• Position: Front radiator pack (left/right depending on cooling layout)
• OEM supplier coding: Ferrari OE (with internal supplier trace identifiers)

 Engineering Function

This radiator is part of the main engine cooling loop, responsible for:

• Dissipating heat from engine coolant
• Maintaining optimal operating temperature under load
• Supporting high-performance driving conditions (track + road)
• Working with dual front radiator layout (left + right cores)

On both the 458 and 488 platforms, radiators are mounted in the front section of the car, despite the engine being rear-mid mounted. This is done to:

• Improve airflow efficiency
• Reduce rear heat saturation
• Balance weight distribution
• Increase cooling surface area exposure

Platform Context (458 vs 488)

Even though the radiator architecture is similar, the two platforms differ:

Ferrari 458 Italia

• Naturally aspirated V8 cooling profile
• Lower thermal load compared to turbo engines
• Slightly simpler airflow routing

Ferrari 488 GTB / Spider

• Twin-turbocharged V8 (F154 engine family)
• Higher heat rejection requirements
• Increased cooling demand for intercoolers + charge cooling support
• More aggressive front airflow management design

Because of this, radiators in the 488 system are often:

• Higher capacity or revised internal fin structure
• Paired with additional intercooler and oil cooling circuits

Construction

Typical OEM radiator design includes:

• Aluminum core construction
• Brazed fin-and-tube heat exchanger structure
• Plastic or composite end tanks (variant-dependent)
• Integrated mounting points for front crash structure
• High-pressure coolant hose interfaces

Designed for:

• High thermal cycling resistance
• Track-level sustained heat load
• Lightweight front axle packaging

 Key Features

• OEM Ferrari front engine cooling radiator
• Shared application across 458 and 488 platforms
• High-efficiency aluminum heat exchanger core
• Designed for high-performance and track use
• Integrated into front cooling stack system
• Supports twin-radiator layout architecture

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 Ideal For

• Ferrari 458 / 488 cooling system repair
• Front-end accident rebuilds
• OEM radiator replacement
• Overheating diagnostics and restoration
• Track-prepared cooling system upgrades (OEM spec)