The Ferrari 458 is manufactured by the infamous Italian sports automaker Ferrari. The Ferrari 458 substitutes the Ferrari F430.
First Generation (2009—Present)
In 2009, the Ferrari 458 was officially exposed at the Motor Show, which was held on 15 September 2009. It was priced around the £170,000 ($230,675) mark.
Ferrari 458 Specifications
During its first formal announcement, the Ferrari 458 was perceived to be descendant of the F430.
Engine
The Ferrari 458 is powered by 4.499-liter V8 engine that is measured as 274.5 cu in, adopted from Maserati/Ferrari design and delivers a high throughput of
• 540 N-m (400 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm and
• 570 PS (420 kW; 560 hp) at 9,000 rpm along with 80 percent torque produced at 3,250 rpm.
For the first time, the engine is featured with direct fuel injection for all Ferrari Road cars.
Transmission
The Ferrari 458 uses a traditional Getrag dual-clutch 7-speed transmission, which is same as that of the Ferrari California. It has only standard transmission and it does not have conventional manual option.
Performance
The Ferrari 458 can vroom from 0 to 100 kmph in just 3.35 seconds, and has a top speed of 325 km/hr (202 mph). The engine evolves 320g/km of CO2, which is comparatively lower than other sport cars.
Handling
Coming to its handling, suspension of the car has double wishbones at the multi-link and front set-up at the back, paired with F1-Trac and E-Diff traction control systems, designed to upgrade longitudinal and cornering acceleration of the car by 32 percent in comparison to its antecedents.
The brake system incorporates a pre-fill operation, and with the help of ABS the car can be brought to a pit stop from 100 kmph, within a distance of 32.5 meters.
Design
The Ferrari 458 is designed with the help of Pininfarina along with all modern Ferrari models. The front grille amenities such as deformable winglets, which lower at maximum speeds to offer reduced drag, are one of its kinds.
With the help of former Ferrari Formula1 driver Michael Schumacher, the interior is designed with a modern-designed steering wheel that includes many controls and features on the dash, replicating the designs of racing cars.
The British car magazine AutoCar strongly believes that the design of 458 has been taken from Mille Chili concept car and Enzo Ferrari. However, it is included with the sportiest V8-engine of Ferrari to differentiate itself from Ferrari California.
Ferrari 458 Pictures Gallery
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