Ferrari 458 Italia

[Kevin Clark]

Power comes from a new direct injected 4499 cc V8 engine that produces 570 CV (at 9000 rpm) and 540 Nm of torque (at 6000 rpm, with over 80% available from 3250 rpm). This is backed up by a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission which has been specially engineered to match the power and torque curves of the new V8. Ferrari estimates the 458 Italia will rocket from 0-100 km/h in under 3.4 seconds, before hitting a top speed in excess of 325 km/h (202 mph).

Riding on a lightweight aluminum chassis (the car has a dry weight of 1380 kg/3042 lbs), the 458 Italia boasts a 42/58 weight distribution which promises to deliver outstanding driving dynamics. This is further backed up by a twin wishbone front suspension and a multi-link rear set-up. Ferrari also equipped the car with an advanced direct steering system, updated versions of E-Diff and F1-Trac which offer a 32% increase in longitudinal acceleration, and a high performance braking system which cuts the car's 100-0 km/h braking distance to a short 32.5 meters (106.6 feet).

 

[Janesy B]

WANT

 

[millsy888]

That is a very sexy Ferrari, not too sure on the head lights though.

 

[Housey]

Fantastic looking thing.

 

[L0rdMike]

Wont anyone think of the Global Warmings?

 

[olv]

Wahoooo.

What's the source?

 

[-Ad-]

Front: Gallardo inspired.
Side view: A bit caymanish.
Rear: A bit Enzo/VX220.


Not sure yet, but I think.... think it looks awesome

'/confused with self'

 

[gord]

Hmm..
Side profile looks wrong! Whats that lip at the front?!
Nose looks very Maserati Whale Shark.. not exactly a bad thing.. works on the Mas
Still looks tasty.

 

[gord]

Front: Gallardo inspired.

When I look at the thumbnail all I see is a red Maserati whale shark.. but zoomed in it is a bit more angular..

 

[Fr0dders]

loving the lines on that.

front kind of reminds me of the F50 for some reason.

 

[Kevin Clark]

Wont anyone think of the Global Warmings?

420g/km for the 430 versus 320g/km for the 458.
That's less grams per bhp than a prius.
Not bad going

 

[oli collett]

Very nice! Want.

 

[Dup]

Absolutely gorgeous, some real forward thinking design there with no silly safety brigade hints.

Sadly though that is a render and probably won't see the lights of day in this form

They really do need to ditch those rear lights though, only spoil on a stunning car. The wheels I could get used to.

 

[Mr_Sukebe]

That looks stunning.
Can't help but look at the weight and not be too impressed though. Maybe Ferrari have welded in some lead weights so that they can take them out and charge £30k more when they release the Scud version with it's carbonfibre door knockers.
As for the redline, do we need a new word for Ferrari VTEC equivalent?

 

[Cocky-Roach]

Now thats a beautiful lookin car

 

[NathanE]

Very nice

It seems to borrow a few concepts from the Evora... not that there's anything wrong with that!

 

[geekyEd]

WOW thats gorgeous, I agree with the comments about the rear lights, why sepearte round clusters, what is wrong with the space below that seems to be filled with black plastic/carbon?

 

[Matt82]

As for the redline, do we need a new word for Ferrari VTEC equivalent?

i noticed the max power at 9krpm thing too... legendary. i think that has to be a highest yet

 

[NathanE]

As for the redline, do we need a new word for Ferrari VTEC equivalent?

Aren't they usually quad cams? So... "4th cam, y0"?

 

[Felix Da Housecat]

Very nice