As if Ferrari's previous designs of the F430 and 360 Modena were not stunning enough, they have managed to recreate a magnificent modern day description of a supercar, or what we know as, the Ferrari 458 Italia.
The 458 Italia's curvaceous body has drawn inspiration from the limited production Ferrari Enzo while keeping the wide track and aggressively styled front - Traditional Ferrari Styling.
The 458 Italia is powered by a 4.5 litre V8, with an output of 562 horsepower at 9000 rpm, and 540 N-m of torque at 6000 rpm. A dual-clutch 7-speed gearbox is mated to the impressive power plant, propelling the car from nought to a hundred in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 325km/h.
Exclusive to the 458 styling of the front fascia, the two winglets have been designed to lower at high speed in order to reduce drag and increase downforce. Moreover, the futuristic streamline headlights comprise of a bi-xenon main light, and a strip of 20 high intensity LEDs, which serve as Daytime Running Lights. Extensive wind tunnel development has helped to design the aerodynamics of the 458. The two integrated air intakes above above the tail is vital for the channelling of air to cool the engine. As with most of Ferrari's models, the car retains a flat undercarriage, so that the wind is channelled to the rear diffuser effortlessly. Mirroring ideas from the legendary F40, the triple exhaust cluster, featuring bi-modal valves, allows the driver to experience the growl from the potent V8 engine at higher rpms.
Quality hand-stitched Italian leather is fitted throughout the cockpit, with aluminium and carbon fibre accents. And if that's not impressive enough, the heavily bolstered F1-styled steering wheel features all of one's essential driving necessity. The gestalt also features an electronic shifting light to inform one of when to upshift, mounted on the top of the wheel. Carried over from it's predecessor, the Manettino dial allows for various setting to change the way the vehicle drives.
The 458 is Ferrari's modern and most common supercar around. It's greatest competitor is the McLaren MP4-12C, which costs around the same and some of its specifications may even be superior to the 458. The Ferrari 458, however, excels in every way - whether it be handling, comfort or performance.
The 458 Italia's curvaceous body has drawn inspiration from the limited production Ferrari Enzo while keeping the wide track and aggressively styled front - Traditional Ferrari Styling.
The 458 Italia is powered by a 4.5 litre V8, with an output of 562 horsepower at 9000 rpm, and 540 N-m of torque at 6000 rpm. A dual-clutch 7-speed gearbox is mated to the impressive power plant, propelling the car from nought to a hundred in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 325km/h.
Exclusive to the 458 styling of the front fascia, the two winglets have been designed to lower at high speed in order to reduce drag and increase downforce. Moreover, the futuristic streamline headlights comprise of a bi-xenon main light, and a strip of 20 high intensity LEDs, which serve as Daytime Running Lights. Extensive wind tunnel development has helped to design the aerodynamics of the 458. The two integrated air intakes above above the tail is vital for the channelling of air to cool the engine. As with most of Ferrari's models, the car retains a flat undercarriage, so that the wind is channelled to the rear diffuser effortlessly. Mirroring ideas from the legendary F40, the triple exhaust cluster, featuring bi-modal valves, allows the driver to experience the growl from the potent V8 engine at higher rpms.
Quality hand-stitched Italian leather is fitted throughout the cockpit, with aluminium and carbon fibre accents. And if that's not impressive enough, the heavily bolstered F1-styled steering wheel features all of one's essential driving necessity. The gestalt also features an electronic shifting light to inform one of when to upshift, mounted on the top of the wheel. Carried over from it's predecessor, the Manettino dial allows for various setting to change the way the vehicle drives.
The 458 is Ferrari's modern and most common supercar around. It's greatest competitor is the McLaren MP4-12C, which costs around the same and some of its specifications may even be superior to the 458. The Ferrari 458, however, excels in every way - whether it be handling, comfort or performance.
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