2011 Ferrari 458 Italia

Basic Specs

Base Price TBA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3042
City (MPG) TBD
Hwy (MPG) TBD
Horsepower 550@9000
Torque (lb-ft) 398@6000
Wheelbase 104.3
Length (in.) 178.2
Width (in.) 76.3
Height (in.) 47.8

The Pininfarina-penned 458 Italia features a new-to-the-brand and more aerodynamic shape and an all-new direct-injected V8 mounted mid-ship.

Designed to replace the 430, which can trace its roots back to the legendary Dino, the 458 Italia is the latest mid-engined, high-performance Ferrari .

The basic design brings together elements from the 430, the California and the Enzo while increasing downforce to 140 kg at 200 km/h, according to Ferrari. Overall, the 458 Italia is 178.2 inches long, 76.3 inches wide and 47.8 inches tall and its wheelbase stretches 104.3 inches.

Curb weight is listed at 3,042 lbs. for a European-specification model with the optional forged wheels and racing seats.

An all-new aluminum chassis features advanced alloys and aerospace industry manufacturing and bonding techniques, Ferrari says. Add to that a more direct steering ratio than its predecessor, a twin wishbone/multi-link suspension, E-Diff that works with a more advanced traction control system and Ferrari says the new car can accelerate out of corners 32 percent faster than the 430. To keep things under control, the ABS has also been upgraded.

The new 4.5-liter V8 features direct injection and cranks out 570 horsepower at 9,000 rpm (a class-leading 127 horsepower per liter), while torque is rated at 420 lb-ft. at 6,000 rpm. Ferrari says that 80 percent of the 458 Italia’s torque is available from 3,250 rpm.

A seven-speed dual clutch transmission is standard, helping the 458 Italia hit 62 mph in under 3.4 seconds before topping out at just over 201 miles per hour.

Emissions are down, too, Ferrari says. The 458 Italia produces 320 g/km of CO2 and uses fuel at a rate of 17 mpg, which Ferrari claims is the best in its segment.

Inside, the 458 Italia has a new layout that puts all of the primary controls on the steering wheel.

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    • General
    • Body Style: Coupe
    • Size: Midsize
    • Market Segment: Performance, Exotic
    • Weight: 3042 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 178.2 in.
    • Width: 76.3 in.
    • Height: 47.8 in.
    • Wheelbase: 104.3 in.
    • Ground Clearance: TBD
    • Front Track: TBD
    • Rear Track: TBD
    • Weight Distribution: 42/58
    • 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: TBDL V8
    • Power: 550 hp @ 9000 rpm
    • Torque: 398 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
    • Transmission: 7-Speed Automated Manual
    • Highway Fuel Economy: TBD
    • City Fuel Economy: TBD
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
    • Wheels
    • Front: 20" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: 235/35 ZR20
    • Rear: 20" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: 295/35 ZR20
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: TBD
    • Payload:
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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