2010 Hamann Ferrari 458 Italia

<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3> <div class="post-body entry-content"> <a href="http://designcarbody.blogspot.com/"><img alt="2010 Hamann Ferrari 458 Italia" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491156434204423234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXb9H5rS88uwRd8Yc-KO1y4TL-mBuXutLJEo5ND_H-JJtfuEouILLr4M93V4v588GQIhb8C7W4d7U5P810O0pYR331PxwuFRU3yXWapUmp5cnPz4-_5hA8uNUkmxGJN63fLeDJqeZsbUI/s400/Hamann+Ferrari+458+Italia+1.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 410px; height: 272px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://designcarbody.blogspot.com/"><img alt="2010 Hamann Ferrari 458 Italia" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491156425275524098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpTzYcuMWWF8mhbaqP__plEo17aaiO6uNX-AO6gE_adYGe4zLplt-nIDWRfsuQl4fF4PVsRIwldNi9tL63LeL-Vqxi6u2Qw_E_NAhm3eIaXdLvyR4fEQoEMnVYKlbQoykl6kRgdPRhlU/s400/Hamann+Ferrari+458+Italia.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 410px; height: 272px;" /></a><br />Hamann-Motorsport, the Germany-based aftermarket specialist has presented a high-end wheels program for the latest Maranello ride, the Ferrari 458 Italia. The superb Ferrari sports ride benefits from Pininfarina’s undoubted body-design and the new forged alloys from Hamann add even more exclusivity and uniqueness.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div>

2010 Hamann Ferrari 458 Italia

Hamann-Motorsport, the Germany-based aftermarket specialist has presented a high-end wheels program for the latest Maranello ride, the...

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Oakley Design Ferrari 458 Italia

<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3> <div class="post-body entry-content"> <a href="http://designcarbody.blogspot.com/"><img alt="2010 Oakley Design Ferrari 458 Italia" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480045273358904194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDNnEKJ0m4TGIL4VbolHqbq_MTjWgkORgCwvkzFWii8aNa1j77l8RLE8uD1EAPHXQ_Gu7myGT5Ij77EJYOak8j-bHzCz7w6Mg1yWPPpk_MYdxBFHX_qbkTqwPjnDpkkaDbPySRSiYS7w/s400/Ferrari+458+Italia+by+Oakley+Design.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 239px;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://designcarbody.blogspot.com/"><img alt="2010 Oakley Design Ferrari 458 Italia" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480045265230098866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOPp6NxRGHl5YpxZ9PBj7orsIL2XaTnyH9Q_V8Bg52UKUFSS9idPUiUC4AfutRztsjKeU9gVWMc0dYqUcsOWO721dkTU5JoV7J2meSf1qQqj3mlHu72EVRfOEoDU39OfnzNZUCwheKoyM/s400/Ferrari+458+Italia+by+Oakley+Design+1.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><br />Following international acclaim for their finely honed Porsche GT2, GT3 and Panamera conversions, Oakley Design is now proud to announce their tuning programme for the Ferrari 458 Italia. </div>

Oakley Design Ferrari 458 Italia

Following international acclaim for their finely honed Porsche GT2, GT3 and Panamera conversions, Oakley Design is now proud to announ...

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2010 Ferrari 458 Italia

<img alt="Ferrari 458 Italia" src="http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/Media/580x348/6f/6f30eeeb0d9c4b3b981bf438a2a9befb.jpg" /><br />The smoother, cleaner profile of the Ferrari 458 Italia makes it slip through the air more easily, as well as reducing the visual clutter.

2010 Ferrari 458 Italia

The smoother, cleaner profile of the Ferrari 458 Italia makes it slip through the air more easily, as well as reducing the visual clutter.

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First look: Ferrari 458 Italia

<img height="175" src="http://motoring.asiaone.com/a1media/motoring/12Dec09/images/20091208.174213_ferrari_458.jpg" width="350" /><br />FEW brand names evoke as much passion as Ferrari and one reason is the excitement the Italian super sportscar maker manages to generate with each new product. <p></p> <p><span>One example is the Ferrari 458 Italia, the latest in a line of mid-engined models that started 40 years ago. </span></p> <p><span>Unlike the pretty F430 before it, the 458 looks more aggressive with cab-forward styling reminiscent of the Enzo and the FXX. </span></p> <p><span>It may not look beautiful at first glance but with its LED lights and triple tailpipes, it is sensational enough to make classics like the sensuous 355 look sadly dated. </span></p> <p>The 458 has a brand new aluminium chassis with a new V8 engine and suspension.</p> <p>The car is basically the same size as the F430 but with a longer wheelbase for greater directional stability. As a result, the overhangs are shorter and the cabin has an extra 10mm.</p> <p>More interestingly, Ferrari has created numerous 'firsts' with the 458.</p> <p>The new flat-bottomed steering wheel is inspired by the prancing horse's involvement in Formula One racing and houses all the driver functions required, in addition to the already familiar engine start button and manettino car set-up dial.</p> <p>No stalks sprout out of the steering column. Instead, the switches for the indicator, wipers and high beam are all on or around the steering boss.</p>

First look: Ferrari 458 Italia

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Ferrari 458 Italia: review

<div class="story-large-image"> <a href="http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/gallery/pop2/1/1/1900/49763/" rel="popup"><img alt="image" height="240" src="http://carsguide.com.au/images/uploads/fez_458_1_wide6.jpg" style="border: 0pt none ;" width="650" /></a> </div> The 458 is expected to cost as much as $600,000, or 10 per cent more than the 430.<br /><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/drive/first-drive-ferrari-458-italia/20091130-k00g.html?selectedImage=1" title="Ferrari 458 Italia"> <img alt="Ferrari 458 Italia" id="mImg" src="http://images.smh.com.au/2009/11/30/933115/458_ITALIA_05-600x400.jpg" /> </a><br /><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/drive/first-drive-ferrari-458-italia/20091130-k00g.html?selectedImage=1" title="Ferrari 458 Italia"> <img alt="Ferrari 458 Italia" id="mImg" src="http://images.smh.com.au/2009/11/30/933121/458_ITALIA_10-600x400.jpg" /> </a><br /><p class="article-standfirst">Stuart Martin road tests and reviews the Ferrari 458 Italia, with a lap at the company’s track in Fiorano. <a href="http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/drive/first-drive-ferrari-458-italia/20091130-k00g.html?selectedImage=1" title="Ferrari 458 Italia"> <img alt="Ferrari 458 Italia" id="mImg" src="http://images.smh.com.au/2009/11/30/933126/458_ITALIA_14-600x400.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/drive/first-drive-ferrari-458-italia/20091130-k00g.html?selectedImage=1" title="Ferrari 458 Italia"> </a></p> <p>Ferrari has taken its two-seater V8 sports to new heights with the 458 Italia, but there's no manual in sight.<a href="http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/drive/first-drive-ferrari-458-italia/20091130-k00g.html?selectedImage=1" title="Ferrari 458 Italia"> <img alt="Ferrari 458 Italia" id="mImg" src="http://images.smh.com.au/2009/11/30/933125/458_ITALIA_13-600x400.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/drive/first-drive-ferrari-458-italia/20091130-k00g.html?selectedImage=1" title="Ferrari 458 Italia"> </a></p> <p>Sharing some of the California's drivetrain, albeit with upgrades to suit the harder-core performance aspect of the coupe, the 458 is only being offered only as a double-clutch automated seven-speed manual when Australian deliveries start mid-2010, so low was the demand for 430 manuals.<a href="http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/drive/first-drive-ferrari-458-italia/20091130-k00g.html?selectedImage=1" title="Ferrari 458 Italia"> <img alt="Ferrari 458 Italia" id="mImg" src="http://images.smh.com.au/2009/11/30/933123/458_ITALIA_12-600x400.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/drive/first-drive-ferrari-458-italia/20091130-k00g.html?selectedImage=1" title="Ferrari 458 Italia"> </a></p> <p>The company says the 458 - expected to cost as much as $600,000, or 10 per cent more than the 430 - completes the new generation Ferrari range, boasting better environmental credentials accompanied by more power and better performance.</p><p><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/drive/first-drive-ferrari-458-italia/20091130-k00g.html?selectedImage=1" title="Ferrari 458 Italia"> <img alt="Ferrari 458 Italia" id="mImg" src="http://images.smh.com.au/2009/11/30/933124/458_ITALIA_11-600x400.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/drive/first-drive-ferrari-458-italia/20091130-k00g.html?selectedImage=1" title="Ferrari 458 Italia"> </a></p><p>The 458 is largely focussed on the driver, with the remainder of the cabin laid bare - the driver gets a steering wheel that has the bulk of the features now mounted on it, moving lights, indicators, windscreen washer/wiper function to the steering wheel, as well as the start/stop engine button, the independent damper switch and the all-important Manettino toggle.</p><p><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/drive/first-drive-ferrari-458-italia/20091130-k00g.html?selectedImage=1" title="Ferrari 458 Italia"> <img alt="Ferrari 458 Italia" id="mImg" src="http://images.smh.com.au/2009/11/30/933128/458_ITALIA_16-600x400.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/drive/first-drive-ferrari-458-italia/20091130-k00g.html?selectedImage=1" title="Ferrari 458 Italia"> </a></p> <p>That system controls the suspension, stability control and drivetrain via the one ECU, which Ferrari says allows the systems to work together for quicker response times.</p><p><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/drive/first-drive-ferrari-458-italia/20091130-k00g.html?selectedImage=1" title="Ferrari 458 Italia"> <img alt="Ferrari 458 Italia" id="mImg" src="http://images.smh.com.au/2009/11/30/933129/458_ITALIA_18-600x400.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/drive/first-drive-ferrari-458-italia/20091130-k00g.html?selectedImage=1" title="Ferrari 458 Italia"> </a></p> <p>The aluminium-spaceframe vehicle, which was developed with input from Michael Schumacher, sits on a double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, with some similarity to the underpinnings of the California - but some of the suspension has been altered for 458 Italia duty, including the bushing.</p><p><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/drive/first-drive-ferrari-458-italia/20091130-k00g.html?selectedImage=1" title="Ferrari 458 Italia"> <img alt="Ferrari 458 Italia" id="mImg" src="http://images.smh.com.au/2009/11/30/933130/458_ITALIA_17-600x400.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/drive/first-drive-ferrari-458-italia/20091130-k00g.html?selectedImage=1" title="Ferrari 458 Italia"> </a></p> <p>The 458 is also stiffer than the outgoing 430 Scuderia, boasting only 30 extra kgs but with 50 more kiloWatts and 70 additional Newton metres of torque on hand, it's quicker than the outgoing sports model.</p> <p>The alloy direct-injection engine is now 4.5-litres, with work done to reduce internal friction as well as using a dry sump and oil scavenger system, producing 425kW at a manic 9000rpm and 540Nm at 6000rpm, although 80 per cent of that is available from 3250 through until 9000rpm.</p> <p>The sprint to 100km/h takes less than 3.4 seconds, it brakes from that point to standstill in 32.5 metres thanks to standard carbon-ceramic brake discs and a 1380kg kerb weight and the top speed is around 325km/h.</p> <p>The car has also benefitted from considerable aerodynamic work, managing to cut drag - it's cD is 0.33 - but at the same time generating solid levels of downforce at speed - 360kg of downforce is being generated at the top speed of 325km/h.</p> <p>Flexible front winglets, rear diffusers and subtle venting across the length of the body are all part of a complex aerodynamic package that aim to give the car ample track stability at speed.</p> <p>Driving the car on its local Italian roads and the test track at Fiorano where much of the development work was done, the 458 feels well-sorted. The road drive revealed the latest incarnation of the magnetorheological controlled damping system deals well with ride quality, as well as tightening up appropriately when asked.</p> <p>The engine sounds a little less inspiring at mundane speeds, but the drivetrain doesn't baulk at suburban dawdling.</p> <p>But bury the right foot and the active exhaust brays with intent as the V8 spins with ferocious intent to 9000rpm - only race mode will stop the gearbox changing up at the limiter, but the pace at which the horizon closes in on the sharp nose of the 458 is astonishing.</p> <p>On the Fiorano test track, the 458 is no less astonishing - the full throttle noise borders on a physical assault and the electronics are kept busy on a greasy track, but it feels cohesive and unlikely to bite, unless you switch all the electronics off - but we didn't.</p> <p>There's little that occurs beneath the wheels that the driver is not aware of, but the talents of the car are best shown by the Ferrari test drivers, who demonstrate the 458 Italia's considerable potential.</p>

Ferrari 458 Italia: review

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Ferrari 458 Italia, F430 Replacement

<p><a href="http://www.motorbeam.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Ferrari_458_Italia.jpg"><img alt="Ferrari 458 Italia Ferrari 458 Italia, F430 Replacement" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10427" height="310" src="http://www.motorbeam.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Ferrari_458_Italia.jpg" title="Ferrari_458_Italia" width="500" /></a></p> <p>The 458 Italia is the latest incarnation of the mid-rear engined berlinetta and will be unveiled at the next Frankfurt Motor Show. The Ferrari 458 Italia is a massive leap forward from the previous mid-rear engined F430. The Ferrari 458 Italia is a completely new car from every point of view – engine, design, aerodynamics, handling, instrumentation and ergonomics. The Ferrari 458 Italia, as is now traditional for all Ferrari’s road-going cars, benefits hugely from the company’s Formula 1 experience. The Ferrari 458 Italia’s interior gets a new layout and a revolutionary ergonomic interface where the main controls are all clustered on the steering wheel.<span id="more-10424"></span></p> <p><a href="http://www.motorbeam.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Ferrari_458_Italia_Interior.jpg"><img alt="Ferrari 458 Italia Interior Ferrari 458 Italia, F430 Replacement" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10428" height="340" src="http://www.motorbeam.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Ferrari_458_Italia_Interior.jpg" title="Ferrari_458_Italia_Interior" width="500" /></a></p> <p>Ferrari’s track experience makes its presence felt in the 458 Italia not only in terms of pure technological transfer but also on a more emotional level, because of the strong emphasis on creating an almost symbiotic relationship between driver and car. The 458 Italia features an innovative driving environment with a new kind of steering wheel and dashboard that is the direct result of racing practice. Once again input from Michael Schumacher – who was involved from the very start of the 458 Italia project played an invaluable part.</p> <p><a href="http://www.motorbeam.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Ferrari_458_Italia_SIde.jpg"><img alt="Ferrari 458 Italia SIde Ferrari 458 Italia, F430 Replacement" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10429" height="290" src="http://www.motorbeam.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Ferrari_458_Italia_SIde.jpg" title="Ferrari_458_Italia_SIde" width="500" /></a></p> <p>The Ferrari 458 Italia’s Pininfarina design provides further evidence of the complete departure from the past that this new car hails. The Ferrari 458 Italia has a compact, aerodynamic shape, underscoring the concepts of simplicity, efficiency and lightness that inspired the project. The new 4499 cc V8 is the first Ferrari direct injection engine to be mid-rear mounted. The engine delivers 570 CV at 9000 rpm and, with an outstanding power output of 127 CV/litre, sets a new benchmark not only for the whole Ferrari range and the history of company, but also for the entire market segment. Maximum torque is 540 Nm at 6000 rpm, over 80% of which is available from 3250 rpm.</p> <p><a href="http://www.motorbeam.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Ferrari_458_Italia_Top.jpg"><img alt="Ferrari 458 Italia Top Ferrari 458 Italia, F430 Replacement" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10430" height="310" src="http://www.motorbeam.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Ferrari_458_Italia_Top.jpg" title="Ferrari_458_Italia_Top" width="500" /></a></p> <p>The car’s soundtrack is also typical Ferrari, with an exciting, powerful growl emerging from the engine before it channels through to the exhaust’s three rear tailpipes. The 458 Italia is equipped with the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission which increases performance whilst providing very smooth shifts even at full throttle. Despite the fact that the new engine is significantly more powerful than the V8s that preceded it, the Ferrari 458 Italia produces just 320 g/km of CO2 and fuel consumption is 13.7 l/100 km (combined cycle), the best in the entire segment.</p> <p><a href="http://www.motorbeam.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Ferrari_458_Italia_Rear.jpg"><img alt="Ferrari 458 Italia Rear Ferrari 458 Italia, F430 Replacement" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10431" height="310" src="http://www.motorbeam.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Ferrari_458_Italia_Rear.jpg" title="Ferrari_458_Italia_Rear" width="500" /></a></p> <p>The Ferrari 458 Italia reaches 0-100 kmph acceleration in under 3.4 seconds and a maximum speed in excess of 325 km/h. The supercar offers extremely rapid turn-in and body control whilst maintaining superior ride comfort. The ECU governs the high-performance ABS, providing even more precise control over the logic threshold and greater efficiency. The brakes also feature a prefill function whereby the pistons in the callipers move the pads into contact with the discs on lift off to minimise delay in the brakes being applied. This combined with the ABS has cut the 100-0 km/h braking distance to a mere 32.5 metres.</p> <p><a href="http://www.motorbeam.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Yellow_Ferrari_458_Italia.jpg"><img alt="Yellow Ferrari 458 Italia Ferrari 458 Italia, F430 Replacement" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10432" height="375" src="http://www.motorbeam.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Yellow_Ferrari_458_Italia.jpg" title="Yellow_Ferrari_458_Italia" width="375" /></a></p>

Ferrari 458 Italia, F430 Replacement

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Ferrari 458 Italia Spyder Confirmed

<a href="http://www.carthrottle.com/category/automotive-news/" rel="category tag" title="View all posts in Automotive News"></a> <div class="entry"> <!-- DISPLAYS THE IMAGE URL SPECIFIED IN THE CUSTOM FIELD --> <a class="permaImage" href="http://www.carthrottle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Ferrari458ItaliaYellowFrontImage.jpg" rel="bookmark" title="Ferrari 458 Italia Spyder Confirmed"> <img alt="Ferrari 458 Italia Spyder Confirmed" class="fl" src="http://www.carthrottle.com/wp-content/themes/freshnews/thumb.php?src=http://www.carthrottle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Ferrari458ItaliaYellowFrontImage.jpg&h=200&w=540&zc=1&q=95" style="margin: 5px 0pt; width: 349px; height: 131px;" /> </a> <p>Ferrari has only recently launched the 458 Italia and began the requisite promotional campaign for it. The automotive industry always thrives on the next thing, and reports are surfacing already about the 458’s model derivative, the Spyder, being confirmed by Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo.</p> <p><a href="http://www.carthrottle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Ferrari458ItaliaRedOnTheTrack.jpg"><img alt="Ferrari458ItaliaRedOnTheTrack" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-10236" src="http://www.carthrottle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Ferrari458ItaliaRedOnTheTrack-540x405.jpg" style="width: 405px; height: 304px;" /></a></p> <p>To me though, it isn’t a surprise. Was there ever any real doubt Ferrari <em>wasn’t </em>going to produce it? That would have been the real shock. There was some noises about the possibility Ferrari would skip the 458 Italia Spyder because of feared cannibalization of the recently-introduced California drop-top. The 458 Italia is the bread and butter though, and that is what Ferrari will focus on above all else.</p> <p>As is the usual with Ferrari Spyder derivatives, there won’t be a fancy retractable hardtop – it will be a conventional folding soft-top to save weight. Expect timing to follow a similar pattern to other releases – midway into the car’s life cycle it will be debuted to spark interest once again, after some of the initial hype from the first coupe model fades.</p></div>

Ferrari 458 Italia Spyder Confirmed

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Ferrari 458 Italia: The Best Just Got Better

<img alt="ferrari_458_01" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12969" src="http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/2009/09/ferrari_458_01.jpg" style="width: 437px; height: 291px;" title="ferrari_458_01" /><div class="entry"> <p>The wait is finally over. Ferrari has unveiled the 458 Italia, one of the most anticipated debuts of the Frankfurt auto show, and it is stunning.</p> <p>We’ll say this up front — we fell in love with this car the moment we saw the the pre-release photos and videos. The 458 is one hot car, and judging from the specs, a force to be reckoned with on the street.</p> <p><span id="more-12966"></span></p> <p>The new 4,499 cc V8 engine produces 570 horsepower and 398 foot-pounds of torque. The F1-derived dual-clutch gearbox and superlight 3,042-pound dry weight (3.274 ready to drive) mean the 458 Italia shoots from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3.4 seconds. Top speed is just a hair over 200 mph.</p> <p>To read the specs, it seems the 458 can’t get any better. For starters, it has an ideal weight balance for a mid-engined sports car – 58 percent rear, 42 percent front. More F1-derived tech includes the electronic control system that Ferrari says guarantees optimal performance in all conditions. The new suspension, featuring twin wishbones with L-arms up front and a multilink setup out back, is tuned for maximum handling. The F430 is one of the best-handling cars on the planet, and the 458 promises to raise the standard.</p> <p>For all the performance, the Ferrari emits a relatively low (for its class) 307 g/km of CO2. Fuel consumption is 13.3 liters per 100 kilometers on the Euro combined cycle, which by our count is roughly 17.1 mpg. Ferrari says it sets a new standard for the class, and that fuel economy figure is on par with the Nissan GT-R, Chevrolet Corvette and Audi S5, to name a few.</p> <p>As if the Italia’s stunning looks aren’t enough, the bodywork up front also features small aeroelastic winglets which generate downforce and, as speed rises, deform to reduce the section of the radiator intake and cut drag. The drag and downforce numbers are as impressive as the looks: A Cd 0.33 for drag and Cl 0.36 for downforce. At 200 km/h the 458 puts out 140 kilograms of downforce and no less than 360 kilos at top speed.</p> <p>Faster yet smoother changes are on tap with this latest iteration of the best gearbox on the planet. Thanks to two separate input shafts and a liberal dose of F1 tech, Ferrari says the gear shifting time is essentially zero and there is no interruption in power sent to the wheels. The new E-Diff gearbox is lighter and more compact than the unit found in the F430.</p> <p>No price was announced at the Frankfurt debut, but whatever the bottom line is, we are sure it will be worth every penny.</p><p> </p><p><img alt="ferrari_458_02" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12967" src="http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/2009/09/ferrari_458_02.jpg" style="width: 363px; height: 242px;" title="ferrari_458_02" /></p> <p><img alt="ferrari_458_03" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12970" src="http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/2009/09/ferrari_458_03.jpg" style="width: 373px; height: 279px;" title="ferrari_458_03" /></p></div>

Ferrari 458 Italia: The Best Just Got Better

The wait is finally over. Ferrari has unveiled the 458 Italia, one of the most anticipated debuts of the Frankfurt auto show, and it is stu...

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Ferrari 458 Italia at the Frankfurt Auto Show

<img alt="" height="236" src="http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID7861/images/Ferrari_458_Italia-1.jpeg" style="padding-bottom: 5px;" width="356" /><br />Ferrari 458 Italia at the Frankfurt Auto Show.<br /><p>Short of a test drive or actually owning one, this is the next best thing... the official <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ferrari 458 Italia</span> Movie! As we've seen this past week the new Fezza has made it's public debut at this year's Frankfurt Auto Show.</p><p>It's the official movie for the F430 replacement as is surprisingly good! It's not full of cheesy-ness and features a red and yellow 458 on a race track in a toe-to-toe battle. Filmed on the Mugello circuit in the Tuscan hills the two cars "play" together for a lap of the track.</p><p>Seeing the car in action and hearing the wonderful 4.5 liter V8 using every last one of its 562 horsepower is a treat, and I have personally watched this film, well... several times.</p><p>Enjoy the movie, it helps if your volume knob goes up to 11, and the slideshow!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><object height="364" width="445"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/k9Br6f_BCVc&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/k9Br6f_BCVc&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&border=1" width="445" height="364"></embed></object></p>

Ferrari 458 Italia at the Frankfurt Auto Show

Ferrari 458 Italia at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Short of a test drive or actually owning one, this is the next best thing... the official Fer...

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Ferrari 458 Italia

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Ferrari 458 Italia

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Ferrari 458 Italia

<center><img alt="Ferrari 458 Italia" height="320" src="http://www.rpmgo.com/images/ferrari_458_italia.jpg" title="Ferrari 458 Italia" width="480" /></center>Ferrari has drawn from the visual spirit of the Enzo to create a power-packed replacement for the F430 that shuns the rounded curves of its past V8s in favor of chiseled, unmistakable aggression.<br /><br />Boasting a new 4.5-liter V8 engine, a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and a 202-mph top speed, Ferrari has revealed that the car--code-named F142 and long rumored to be named the F450--will be called the 458 Italia. Following Ferrari lore, it stands for a 4.5-liter engine with eight cylinders, though why Ferrari thought people would forget it came from Italy is anybody's guess.<br /><br />The Ferrari 458 Italia will be unveiled on Sept. 8 at the Frankfurt motor show. It has been heavily sculpted for aerodynamic efficiency and has picked up more racing technology than any Ferrari before.<br /><br />Ferrari claims the engine has the highest specific output in the motoring world. It produces so much power from the all-alloy, direct-injection V8 that its specific output has smashed the old 100-hp-per-liter mark and is pushing beyond even high-output turbocharged cars.<br /><br />Where Audi's twin-turbo RS6 V10 huffs and puffs its way to 114 hp per liter, Ferrari's high-compression V8 howls out 127 hp per liter.<br /><br />The high-revving V8 has light internal parts and tiny piston skirts, resulting in low-rotation inertia, a 12.5:1 compression ratio and it rips out 570 hp at an astonishing 9,000 rpm.<br /><br />No Ferrari road car has ever revved higher and had a higher specific output.<br /><br />It means that the 458 Italia will be ferociously fast, with Ferrari claiming that it will sprint to 62 mph in less than 3.5 seconds.<br /><br />While advanced engine electronics are one key to the extra performance, it is also the first rear-mid-engine application of the direct-injection fuel system, which debuted on the front-mid-engine California, and it also runs Ferrari's now-traditional flat-plane crankshaft.<br /><br />It will be one of the most flexible Ferraris in history, too, with 398 lb-ft of torque arriving at 6,000 rpm. While that sounds peaky, remember that it's only two-thirds of the way up the 458 Italia's rev range and that 319 of those pound-feet will be turning the ultralight flywheel from as little as 3,250 rpm.<br /><br />Ferrari has clearly worked to produce an engine with a tremendous range of abilities, from record-setting specific outputs to enough torque to surge away from low engine speeds.<br /><br />The direct fuel injection also helped with Ferrari's environmental challenges, producing a claimed 320 grams of CO2 per kilometer, even though it is faster and produces significantly more power than the 483-hp F430 or the 508-hp F430 Scuderia.<br /><br />Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20090904/FRANKFURT/309049976#ixzz0QBthvBRF

Ferrari 458 Italia

Ferrari has drawn from the visual spirit of the Enzo to create a power-packed replacement for the F430 that shuns the rounded curves of its ...

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Ferrari 458 Italia Spotted on the Road

<img align="center" alt="" border="0" class="leadInImg" onerror="this.src='/images/automotive/no_photo.jpg';" src="http://image.internetautoguide.com/f/auto-news/uh-oh-ferrari-458-italia-spotted-on-the-road/29309661+w527+st0/new-ferrari-458-italia-f450-spy-shot-black-and-white.jpg" /><br /><div class="clr1"> <p><i>Following the official release of pictures and information of the brand-spanking new Ferrari 458 Italia, the first on-the-road picture has appeared! It has a high-contrast black and white covering to obscure the design lines to save some surprise for the upcoming international motor show in Frankfurt (which is officially confirmed btw).</i></p> </div> <br /> <div class="clr1"><p>The 458 replaces the outgoing F430. Details regarding the 458 include the fact that it has a 4.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 that pumps out 570hp, it is run by a new 7-speed double-clutch transmission and goes from zero to 60 in 3.4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 202mph.</p></div> <p>Aerodynamic advances include small aero-elastic winglets and a rear diffuser for downforce. The dry weight is 3042 lbs and it boasts a 42/58 weight distribution. </p>

Ferrari 458 Italia Spotted on the Road

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First look at Ferrari's all-new '458 Italia' supercar

<strong>Luxury Cars</strong>: Ferrari has released the first details of its newest supercar, the Ferrari 458 Italia, which represents one of the largest leaps forward in technology, performance and emissions ever seen from the legendary Italian automaker. <div id="bodytext2" class="fontresize10"> <p>Its new 4.5-liter V8 engine produces 570hp (425kW) and 400lb-ft (540Nm) of torque, enough to blast the car to 62mph (100km/h) in less than 3.4 seconds and on to a 202mph (325km/h) top speed, yet it uses less fuel than the car it replaces - the already amazing F430. But these raw figures are just the start of the technological story of Ferrari's newest model.</p> <p>While the outgoing F430 was largely based on the 360 Modena that preceded it, the Ferrari 458 Italia is a completely new car from every point of view: engine, design, aerodynamics, handling, instrumentation and ergonomics are all new.</p> <p>The car also benefits hugely from Ferrari's F1 experience. This is particularly evident in the speed and precision with which it responds to driver inputs and in the attention focused on reducing internal friction in the engine for lower fuel consumption than the F430, despite the fact that both overall displacement and power have increased.</p> <p>The 458 Italia features an innovative driving environment with a new kind of steering wheel and dashboard that is the direct result of racing practice. Once again, input from Michael Schumacher - who was involved from the very start of the 458 Italia project - played a major part.</p> <p>The Ferrari 458 Italia's Pininfarina design provides further evidence of the complete departure from the past that this new car hails. As with every Ferrari, the car's styling has been very heavily influenced by the requirements for aerodynamic efficiency, as can be seen from the downforce of 140kg at 124mph (200km/h) generated by the new model.</p> <p><img alt="" class="imgNone" height="305" id="1731" src="http://img.ibtimes.com/www/data/contents/full/2009/08/11/1731.jpg" width="558" /></p> <p><img alt="" class="imgNone" height="290" id="1732" src="http://img.ibtimes.com/www/data/contents/full/2009/08/11/1732.jpg" width="558" /></p> <p>The new V8 is the first Ferrari direct injection engine to be mid-rear mounted. It has a very low piston compression height typical of racing engines that contributed to achieving its compression ratio of 12.5:1. Equipped with the traditional flat-plane crankshaft, the engine delivers its peak 570hp (425kW) at 9,000rpm and, with a power output of 126hp (94kW) per liter, sets a new benchmark not only for the whole Ferrari range and the history of company, but also for the entire market segment.</p> <p>Maximum torque is 400lb-ft (540Nm) at 6000 rpm, over 80% of which is available from 3,250 rpm.</p> <p>The 458 Italia is also equipped with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission similar to the unit found in the California. According to Ferrari, the addition of a dual-clutch transmission plus direct injection technology helps lower the car's CO2 emissions to 320g/km and fuel consumption to 13.7L/100km. A low kerb weight also helps here and Ferrari engineers have managed to keep the weight of the 458 Italia down to 1,380kg with a 42/58 front to rear weight distribution.</p> <p>Dimensions stand at 4,527mm in length, 1,937mm in width, and 1,213 in height. The wheelbase measures in at 2,650mm.</p> <p>The Ferrari 458 Italia's suspension features twin wishbones at the front and a multi-link set-up at the rear. Furthermore, the integration of the E-Diff and F1-Trac traction control systems (now controlled by the same ECU) and their respective mappings is even greater, resulting in a 32% increase in longitudinal acceleration out of corners compared to previous models.</p> <p><img alt="" class="imgRight" height="202" id="1734" src="http://img.ibtimes.com/www/data/contents/full/2009/08/11/1734.jpg" width="303" /></p></div>

First look at Ferrari's all-new '458 Italia' supercar

Luxury Cars : Ferrari has released the first details of its newest supercar, the Ferrari 458 Italia, which represents one of the largest lea...

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New Ferrari 458 Italia looks to deliver 17-mpg fuel economy as well as 201-mph performance

<p><a href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/.a/6a00d83451b46269e20120a4c4a481970b-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Ferraripg-horizontal" class="at-xid-6a00d83451b46269e20120a4c4a481970b" src="http://blogs.usatoday.com/.a/6a00d83451b46269e20120a4c4a481970b-450wi" style="width: 410px;" /></a></p><p>For what seems like ages, Ferrari has focused on taming the world's most sophisticated engines to make their machines the fastest and most agile on the planet. Now, just in time for global warming, Ferrari's engineers have added a new element: efficiency.</p><p>The just-unveiled <a href="http://www.ferrari.com/English/News/Pages/090728_GT_ITALIA_Ferrari_new_V8.aspx">458 Italia</a> will rate 17 miles a gallon, which may not sound like a lot unless you consider that it's more powerful than the V-8s that preceded it. It aims to reduce CO2 emissions as well. The mid-rear engine italia is due to be shown this fall at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Price? We're not there yet.</p><p>The two-seater is powered by a new 4499-cc V-8, which is Ferrari's first direct-injection engine to be mid-rear mounted. Best of all, it still sounds like a Ferrari. The 458 Italia will come with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. It has an aluminum chassis, with nearly 60% of its weight over the rear wheels. Weighing in at 3,042 pounds, the car will be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under 3.4 seconds. Maximum speed is more than 201 mph. </p>

New Ferrari 458 Italia looks to deliver 17-mpg fuel economy as well as 201-mph performance

For what seems like ages, Ferrari has focused on taming the world's most sophisticated engines to make their machines the fastest and mo...

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Ferrari 458 Italia debuts 562hp of beautiful seduction

<center><a href="http://s199.photobucket.com/albums/aa52/tinjofs/?action=view&current=Ferrari458ItaliaSpyder.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa52/tinjofs/Ferrari458ItaliaSpyder.jpg" /></a></center><p>Even a car as good as Ferrari’s F430 has a shelf life, and with the official unveiling of the new 458 Italia, the outgoing model looks old indeed. Pulling some cues from its mid-engine predecessor as well as the new California, the 458 Italia is another breathtaking design by Italian corrozzeria Pininfarina. </p><p>Engineering has long been an even more important part of Ferrari’s road cars than styling, and the 458 promises to deliver the best V8 performance of any predecessor. A new 4.5L V8 revs to a stratospheric 9,000 rpm, and on the way it produces 562hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. A sizable 80% of that torque arrives low in the rev range, at 3,250 rpm, partly due to a 12.5:1 compression ratio. </p><p>Putting power down to the rear wheels is a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, optimizing performance and fuel economy, although with respect to the latter its EU test cycle 13.7L/100km (17.1 mpg US) combined city/highway rating is an improvement yet won’t be winning any awards on the green front. </p><p>In the same way that aluminum kept the F430 lightweight, the 458 Italia features all-alloy construction resulting in a curb weight of just 1,380 kilos (3,042 lbs) dry. </p><p>Yes, with all that power and such minimal mass to push off the line it’s extremely fast, managing 100km/h in only 3.4 seconds before running to a top speed of 325km/h (202mph). And if you know your Ferrari lore you’ll realize that bypassing the illusive 200mph barrier is a major coup for the Italian brand, at least in a volume production model. The 458 Italia is the first “mainstream” model out of the Ferrari stable to achieve this feat. </p>

Ferrari 458 Italia debuts 562hp of beautiful seduction

Even a car as good as Ferrari’s F430 has a shelf life, and with the official unveiling of the new 458 Italia, the outgoing model looks old i...

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