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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $229,825 |
| 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 |
Designed to replace the F430, which can trace its roots back to the legendary Dino, the 458 Italia is the latest mid-engined, high-performance Ferrari. More of a sports car than the boulevard cruiser California convertible and more nimble than the automaker's V12-powered models, the 458 Italia strikes the perfect balance for many automotive enthusiasts and stands as one of the most desirable cars currently on sale.
Visible to onlookers thanks to a glass cover, the 458 Italia's potent and sophisticated direct-injection 4.5-liter V8 cranks out 562 horsepower at 9,000 rpm (125 horsepower per liter, a record for naturally-aspirated piston engines). Torque is rated at 420 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm, 80 percent of which 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.
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.
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.
Inside, the 458 Italia has a new layout that puts all of the primary controls on the steering wheel.
Key Competitors
Though some will only be satisfied with a sports car wearing the legendary prancing horse badge, it nonetheless bears noting that the 458 Italia can be cross-shopped against the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, the Porsche 911 Carrera GT2 RS and the McLaren MP4-12C.
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- General
- Body Style: Coupe
- Size: Midsize
- Market Segment: Performance, Exotic
- Weight: 3042 lbs
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- 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
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 2
- Passenger Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: TBD
- Head Room: TBD
- Shoulder Room: TBD
- Hip Room: TBD
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- 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
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- Chassis
- Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Wheels
- Front: 20" Aluminum
- Front Tires: 235/35 ZR20
- Rear: 20" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: 295/35 ZR20
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- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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