2011 Ferrari 458 Challenge

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Basic Specs

Base Price TBA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3274
City (MPG) TBD
Hwy (MPG) TBD
Horsepower TBD@TBD
Torque (lb-ft) TBD@TBD
Wheelbase 104.3
Length (in.) 178.2
Width (in.) 76.3
Height (in.) 45.8

Ferrari first unveiled its latest creation – the 458 Challenge – at the Annual Dealer Meeting in Maranello. Based on the 458 Italia, the 458 Challenge will take part in the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli in the 2011 season.

Like its road-going counterpart, the 458 Challenge is powered by a 4497cc direct-injection V8 producing 570 horsepower at 9,000rpm. However, a number of changes have been made to prepare the 458 Challenge for its track duties.

In order to get the 458 Challenge race ready, Ferrari modified the car’s gear ratios and also optimized the calibrations of its dual-clutch F1 gearbox, allowing for higher torque at lower revs. The 458 Challenge also comes equipped with the standard 458’s E-Diff electronic differential, marking the first application in a track-only Ferrari.

Ferrari significantly revamped the 458 Challenge’s suspension for race use, including new solid aluminum bushings, stiffer springs, a 30mm lower ride height and single-rate dampers. The Challenge package also includes center-nut 19-inch wheels, larger diameter Pirelli racing slicks and the same Brembo braking system found on the 599XX.

The 458 Challenge is also much lighter than the 458 Italia, thanks to a thinner body shell and the extensive use of carbon fiber and Lexan.

All of the 458 Challenge’s added performance is kept in check via Ferrari’s F1-Trac traction control system. Developed in-house by Ferrari, the system ensures maximum road-holding in wet or dry conditions.

As a result of Ferrari’s efforts, the 458 Challenge can generate up to 1.6G of lateral grip, which helped the car to a record-setting 1 minute 16.5 second lap of the automaker’s Fiorano test track.

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    • General
    • Body Style: Coupe
    • Size: Compact
    • Market Segment: Performance, Exotic
    • Weight: 3274 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 178.2 in.
    • Width: 76.3 in.
    • Height: 45.8 in.
    • Wheelbase: 104.3 in.
    • Ground Clearance: TBD
    • Front Track: 66.6 in.
    • Rear Track: 63.6 in.
    • Weight Distribution: TBD
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 2
    • Passenger Volume: TBD
    • Cargo Volume: TBD
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: TBD
    • Head Room: TBD
    • Shoulder Room: TBD
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 4.5L V8
    • Power: TBD hp @ TBD rpm
    • Torque: TBD lb-ft @ TBD rpm
    • Transmission: 7-Speed Automated Manual
    • Highway Fuel Economy: TBD
    • City Fuel Economy: TBD
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: Yes
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
    • Wheels
    • Front: 19" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: 255/650 19
    • Rear: 19" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: 305/690 19
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: TBD
    • Payload: N/A
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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