Ferrari: 458 Italia News **MM Speciale Revealed (page 11)**
07-11-2014, 08:19 AM
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mmmmmmm 
08-06-2014, 07:27 PM
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Speciale being put through its paces...
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08-08-2014, 01:46 PM
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M458-T... 100 more ponies.... 
http://blog.dupontregistry.com/ferra...-458-rumoured/
100 more ponies.... http://blog.dupontregistry.com/ferra...-458-rumoured/
Turbocharged Ferrari 458 Rumoured
First, it was the Ferrari F40, then it was the recently unveiled California T. Now, rumors are pointing towards a turbocharged 458, according to an Aug. 6 article on CarMagazine.co.uk.
Said to be unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the turbocharged 458, nicknamed M458-T, will reportedly have an extra 100 hp. This added power is suggested to come from a twin-turbo setup that is mated to the V8 engine. If this holds true, the total output would be around 670 hp, much more than the California T‘s 560 hp.
The article goes on to say that Ferrari will also be giving the car a facelift via bigger air intakes, restyled LED lights and more.
Again, this is all hearsay and has not been confirmed by the manufacturer themselves.
Be sure to stay with us for more information about upcoming Ferrari models as news is released.
First, it was the Ferrari F40, then it was the recently unveiled California T. Now, rumors are pointing towards a turbocharged 458, according to an Aug. 6 article on CarMagazine.co.uk.
Said to be unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the turbocharged 458, nicknamed M458-T, will reportedly have an extra 100 hp. This added power is suggested to come from a twin-turbo setup that is mated to the V8 engine. If this holds true, the total output would be around 670 hp, much more than the California T‘s 560 hp.
The article goes on to say that Ferrari will also be giving the car a facelift via bigger air intakes, restyled LED lights and more.
Again, this is all hearsay and has not been confirmed by the manufacturer themselves.
Be sure to stay with us for more information about upcoming Ferrari models as news is released.
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08-20-2014, 11:29 AM
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Mmmm Speciale: http://auto.ferrari.com/en_EN/sports...ons-dynamics-4
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08-20-2014, 12:36 PM
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08-21-2014, 12:15 PM
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Spider version of the Speciale spied here: http://www.4wheelsnews.com/ferrari-4...-in-maranello/
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Not in my book, the F40 was a masterpiece.
And I remember reading not long ago that the 4.5L will be dead soon, and that they'd be moving to a turbocharged 4.0L V8. So I wouldn't be surprised if they released the car as the 408 T. :/
And I remember reading not long ago that the 4.5L will be dead soon, and that they'd be moving to a turbocharged 4.0L V8. So I wouldn't be surprised if they released the car as the 408 T. :/
08-22-2014, 09:54 AM
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M Version
Info from here: http://www.worldcarfans.com/11408217...the-first-time
We've been hearing about the Ferrari 458 M for months but here are the first spy photos of the upcoming model.
Caught wearing a 458 Italia body, the prototype looks fairly ordinary until you get to the rear end and notice the car has a dual exhaust system instead of the usual center-mounted triple exhaust. The system appears to be hastily mounted, so it remains unclear if it will carry over to the production model.
While we can't see too many changes, there should be plenty as previous reports have indicated the car will use a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 engine that develops approximately 670 bhp (500 kW). If this number pans out, the car will be 108 bhp (80 kW) more powerful than its predecessor which can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than 3.4 seconds and hit a top speed in excess of 325 km/h (202 mph).
Caught wearing a 458 Italia body, the prototype looks fairly ordinary until you get to the rear end and notice the car has a dual exhaust system instead of the usual center-mounted triple exhaust. The system appears to be hastily mounted, so it remains unclear if it will carry over to the production model.
While we can't see too many changes, there should be plenty as previous reports have indicated the car will use a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 engine that develops approximately 670 bhp (500 kW). If this number pans out, the car will be 108 bhp (80 kW) more powerful than its predecessor which can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in less than 3.4 seconds and hit a top speed in excess of 325 km/h (202 mph).
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08-26-2014, 03:09 PM
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Next Generation Information
From CAR: http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Se...evel-supercar/
Ferrari is readying the next generation of supercars – and we’ve already reported how it’s about to start turbocharging the majority of its sports cars. But there’s another corner of Maranello’s R&D skunkworks which is developing V6 power for future sports cars.
We do not have official confirmation yet, but intelligence indicates that the new twin-turbo V6 is a 2.9-litre unit, designed to be long-term street-legal and affordable in big growth markets such as China.
Ferrari 456 V6: spec, details
Although the power output will be determined later in the development programme, 500bhp and 450lb ft should be an achievable target for the new V6 motor.
In the end, these numbers are of strategic and political nature - if Audi can squeeze 525bhp out of a 2.5-litre five-cylinder motor, Ferrari surely could get close to 600bhp out of a 2.9-litre six.
Which engine would a V6 appear in first? Ferrari’s TT rival?
Woah there! Ferrari is emphatically not chasing the mass market with its V6 plan. Instead, this is focused on making sure its sports cars have a sustainable future in a world in which civilisation at large – and rule makers – are hellbent on making cars cleaner and more efficient.
We know that Ferrari will unveil the turbocharged 458 Italia upgrade at the 2015 Geneva motor show, and the so-codenamed M458-T is due to last on sale until around 2019, according to CAR’s sources.
The V6 comes in after that. One scenario being studied at Ferrari HQ is that the 458 successor would split into two models: a V8 engined mainstream car, plus a slightly more affordable version powered by the new six-cylinder engine. Let´s call it the Ferrari 456 for lack of a more plausible option.
Current thinking is to make the 456 a slightly more compact car, be it by shortening the wheelbase, the overall length, or both. You see, CEO Amedeo Felisa is not only a stickler for weight, he also likes his sports car nimble and compact. That’s why the F12 is smaller than the 599, that’s why LaFerrari is no bigger than the Enzo.
Size, weight, mass, number of cylinders, power output… all directly influence a car´s efficiency. Indirectly, they determine how big and heavy you need to go in terms of cooling apparatus and brake dimensions, to name only two key parameters.
A V6 Ferrari! Sounds great
It gets better. Thanks to the fresh opportunities provided by the company’s highly flexible modular matrix, it would only be logical to make the 458 look more aggressive and overtly sporty than the leaner and slimmer 456.
There might even be a case for reviving the good old manual gearbox which could, in the 456, be a DCT-derived seven-speeder similar to the cogworks installed in the base 911.
Imagine that: an entry-level, lighter, cheaper Ferrari V6, with a manual click-clack open gearbox and CO2 emissions potentially nudging under 200g/km. Makes you think, doesn’t it?
We do not have official confirmation yet, but intelligence indicates that the new twin-turbo V6 is a 2.9-litre unit, designed to be long-term street-legal and affordable in big growth markets such as China.
Ferrari 456 V6: spec, details
Although the power output will be determined later in the development programme, 500bhp and 450lb ft should be an achievable target for the new V6 motor.
In the end, these numbers are of strategic and political nature - if Audi can squeeze 525bhp out of a 2.5-litre five-cylinder motor, Ferrari surely could get close to 600bhp out of a 2.9-litre six.
Which engine would a V6 appear in first? Ferrari’s TT rival?
Woah there! Ferrari is emphatically not chasing the mass market with its V6 plan. Instead, this is focused on making sure its sports cars have a sustainable future in a world in which civilisation at large – and rule makers – are hellbent on making cars cleaner and more efficient.
We know that Ferrari will unveil the turbocharged 458 Italia upgrade at the 2015 Geneva motor show, and the so-codenamed M458-T is due to last on sale until around 2019, according to CAR’s sources.
The V6 comes in after that. One scenario being studied at Ferrari HQ is that the 458 successor would split into two models: a V8 engined mainstream car, plus a slightly more affordable version powered by the new six-cylinder engine. Let´s call it the Ferrari 456 for lack of a more plausible option.
Current thinking is to make the 456 a slightly more compact car, be it by shortening the wheelbase, the overall length, or both. You see, CEO Amedeo Felisa is not only a stickler for weight, he also likes his sports car nimble and compact. That’s why the F12 is smaller than the 599, that’s why LaFerrari is no bigger than the Enzo.
Size, weight, mass, number of cylinders, power output… all directly influence a car´s efficiency. Indirectly, they determine how big and heavy you need to go in terms of cooling apparatus and brake dimensions, to name only two key parameters.
A V6 Ferrari! Sounds great
It gets better. Thanks to the fresh opportunities provided by the company’s highly flexible modular matrix, it would only be logical to make the 458 look more aggressive and overtly sporty than the leaner and slimmer 456.
There might even be a case for reviving the good old manual gearbox which could, in the 456, be a DCT-derived seven-speeder similar to the cogworks installed in the base 911.
Imagine that: an entry-level, lighter, cheaper Ferrari V6, with a manual click-clack open gearbox and CO2 emissions potentially nudging under 200g/km. Makes you think, doesn’t it?
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Fucking V6 Ferrari?
Fuck that
Fuck that
08-27-2014, 12:01 PM
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I miss the sound of that Flat Planed crank V8 already
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hahaha, you do know the new F1 cars are gonna get a 1.6L V6 TT engine....
as I mentioned, the technology from the track comes into the cars...I dont see a 1.6L V6 coming down in the road cars, its going to be their 2.9 V6 and the only reason why is the rev limit...the F1 cars are going to rev to 15000rpm which they cant do on the road car (for many reasons)....
but yeah, V6 fewwawi hahaha
as I mentioned, the technology from the track comes into the cars...I dont see a 1.6L V6 coming down in the road cars, its going to be their 2.9 V6 and the only reason why is the rev limit...the F1 cars are going to rev to 15000rpm which they cant do on the road car (for many reasons)....
but yeah, V6 fewwawi hahaha
08-28-2014, 10:37 AM
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456M spied...
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well hey looks nice 
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I have yet to see a Ferrari F1 engine in one of their road cars.
The F50 used a V12 derived from it, but was entirely different.
They do this shit with F1 because of emissions, fuel consumption, ect. There's no need to keep making the motors smaller in their road cars. They aren't even restricted by emissions laws yet because they don't produce that many cars, and their motors are already incredibly efficient.
The F50 used a V12 derived from it, but was entirely different.
They do this shit with F1 because of emissions, fuel consumption, ect. There's no need to keep making the motors smaller in their road cars. They aren't even restricted by emissions laws yet because they don't produce that many cars, and their motors are already incredibly efficient.
08-28-2014, 01:42 PM
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F50 
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I have yet to see a Ferrari F1 engine in one of their road cars.
The F50 used a V12 derived from it, but was entirely different.
They do this shit with F1 because of emissions, fuel consumption, ect. There's no need to keep making the motors smaller in their road cars. They aren't even restricted by emissions laws yet because they don't produce that many cars, and their motors are already incredibly efficient.
The F50 used a V12 derived from it, but was entirely different.
They do this shit with F1 because of emissions, fuel consumption, ect. There's no need to keep making the motors smaller in their road cars. They aren't even restricted by emissions laws yet because they don't produce that many cars, and their motors are already incredibly efficient.
really?
the engine and transmissions (tech) come from F1 RnD...all these cars get the stuff passed down from racing experience....
what I agree with is, keep the V8 but also add a V6T variant...so you can still get the tried and tested 4.5 V6 and the newer V6T....
the reason why they cant just take an F1 engine and put it in the car is for the obvious reasons, very very short engine life, cost, emissions, rev, sound, etc....hence the tech gets passed down....
08-28-2014, 03:04 PM
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yeah, you wouldn't ever see an entire F1 engine in a road car.
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EDIT: 4.5 V8, not V6....ugh
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09-21-2014, 11:05 AM
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Speciale Spider leaked images?
09-21-2014, 11:58 AM
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Ferrari probably doesn't have to switch from V8s but wants to push the technology envelope and that may be with a TT V6.
Eventually, the V8/V10/V12 is going to die off.
In my lifetime there will probably be an all electric Ferrari sports car. It's just the way the world is going.
Eventually, the V8/V10/V12 is going to die off.
In my lifetime there will probably be an all electric Ferrari sports car. It's just the way the world is going.
09-21-2014, 04:31 PM
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I'm confused by the existence of the 458 Speciale Spider. I thought the whole purpose of the 458 Special (aside from making more $'s), was to create a more hardcore, track-focused, version of the 458. Making a drop top Speciale seems to run counter to that plan.
09-22-2014, 08:13 AM
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hahaha, you do know the new F1 cars are gonna get a 1.6L V6 TT engine....
as I mentioned, the technology from the track comes into the cars...I dont see a 1.6L V6 coming down in the road cars, its going to be their 2.9 V6 and the only reason why is the rev limit...the F1 cars are going to rev to 15000rpm which they cant do on the road car (for many reasons)....
but yeah, V6 fewwawi hahaha
as I mentioned, the technology from the track comes into the cars...I dont see a 1.6L V6 coming down in the road cars, its going to be their 2.9 V6 and the only reason why is the rev limit...the F1 cars are going to rev to 15000rpm which they cant do on the road car (for many reasons)....
but yeah, V6 fewwawi hahaha
And they sound like
09-23-2014, 08:34 PM
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Recalled. 
Ferrari 458 faces recall over risk of death if trapped in trunk | New and Used Car Reviews, Research & Automotive-Industry News & LeftLaneNews
Ferrari has been forced to recall its 458 Italia and 458 Spider models sold in the US market.
The Italian exotics run afoul of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard guidelines, as the secondary latch inside the front trunk compartment may not release when the vehicle is stationary.
"In the event an individual is trapped in the trunk and the latch system does not release the trunk lid, it increases the risk of personal injury or possibly death," the recall notice notes.
The interior latch release does allow the lid to open slightly, eliminating any chance of suffocation while preventing the panel from opening in front of the driver's view while underway, but it does not allow a trapped individual to completely exit the compartment once the vehicle is stopped.
The recall affects 3,082 units from the 2010 through 2014 model years.
The Italian exotics run afoul of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard guidelines, as the secondary latch inside the front trunk compartment may not release when the vehicle is stationary.
"In the event an individual is trapped in the trunk and the latch system does not release the trunk lid, it increases the risk of personal injury or possibly death," the recall notice notes.
The interior latch release does allow the lid to open slightly, eliminating any chance of suffocation while preventing the panel from opening in front of the driver's view while underway, but it does not allow a trapped individual to completely exit the compartment once the vehicle is stopped.
The recall affects 3,082 units from the 2010 through 2014 model years.
Ferrari 458 faces recall over risk of death if trapped in trunk | New and Used Car Reviews, Research & Automotive-Industry News & LeftLaneNews
09-23-2014, 09:53 PM
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You can fit a person in the trunk of this thing? A small child folded in half I guess?
09-23-2014, 10:08 PM
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^ 
Yeah, hence why I was chuckling as I posted it.
Yeah, hence why I was chuckling as I posted it.
09-25-2014, 08:48 AM
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Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta
Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta limited edition goes official
Following a series of leaked photos, Ferrari has taken the wraps off the 458 Speciale A (Aperta).
Representing the company's most powerful open-top model ever, the 458 Speciale Aperta (Italian for "open") will be limited to only 499 units and all will feature a retractable hard top that needs 14 seconds to open/close. Thanks to its aluminum construction, the new roof has added only 50 kg (110 lbs) in comparison to the 458 Speciale which means the vehicle has a dry weight of 1,340 kg (2,954 lbs).
Power comes from the coupe's V8 4.5-liter naturally-aspirated engine delivering 605 HP (445 kW) at 9,000 rpm and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque at 6,000 rpm. It needs three seconds to cover the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) just like the coupe while the 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) sprint takes 9.5 seconds (+0.4s). Ferrari hasn't said anything about a top speed but most likely it has decreased a little bit from the coupe's 202 mph (325 km/h).
The model is billed as being "the most aerodynamically efficient Ferrari spider ever" and is being showcased in a bespoke triple-layer yellow livery with a Blu Nart and Bianco Avus central stripe. It rides on Grigio Corsa five-spoke forged wheels while on the inside blue carbon fiber was used for the dashboard and door panels. Lastly, the seats have been wrapped around in Alcantara with 3D stitching and 3D technical fabric.
Following a series of leaked photos, Ferrari has taken the wraps off the 458 Speciale A (Aperta).
Representing the company's most powerful open-top model ever, the 458 Speciale Aperta (Italian for "open") will be limited to only 499 units and all will feature a retractable hard top that needs 14 seconds to open/close. Thanks to its aluminum construction, the new roof has added only 50 kg (110 lbs) in comparison to the 458 Speciale which means the vehicle has a dry weight of 1,340 kg (2,954 lbs).
Power comes from the coupe's V8 4.5-liter naturally-aspirated engine delivering 605 HP (445 kW) at 9,000 rpm and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque at 6,000 rpm. It needs three seconds to cover the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) just like the coupe while the 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) sprint takes 9.5 seconds (+0.4s). Ferrari hasn't said anything about a top speed but most likely it has decreased a little bit from the coupe's 202 mph (325 km/h).
The model is billed as being "the most aerodynamically efficient Ferrari spider ever" and is being showcased in a bespoke triple-layer yellow livery with a Blu Nart and Bianco Avus central stripe. It rides on Grigio Corsa five-spoke forged wheels while on the inside blue carbon fiber was used for the dashboard and door panels. Lastly, the seats have been wrapped around in Alcantara with 3D stitching and 3D technical fabric.
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09-25-2014, 08:51 AM
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New Ferrari 458 Speciale A revealed ahead of Paris motor show | Autocar
The 458 Speciale A – the 'A' stands for 'Aperta', which is Italian for 'open' – is limited to 499 examples, like the flagship LaFerrari hypercar. The 458 Speciale A is described by Ferrari as "a celebration of the dazzling success of the various versions of the 458".
The car is propelled by the same engine as the 458 Speciale coupé, which is the most powerful naturally aspirated road-going V8 unit ever built by Ferrari.
The 4497cc engine has a maximum power output of 597bhp at 9000rpm and maximum torque of 398lb ft at 6000rpm. Equipped with a seven-speed twin-clutch semi-automatic transmission, the 458 Speciale A can accelerate from 0-62mph in 3.0sec – the same as the Ferrari 458 Speciale coupé – and hit 124mph in 9.5sec. Maranello hasn't confirmed an official top speed, but the fixed-head Ferrari 458 Speciale is capable of 202mph.
The 458 Speciale A's dry weight is 1340kg. Its aluminium retractable hard top, which takes 14 seconds to deploy or retract, helps to keep the weight difference to the 1390kg Speciale coupé to 50kg.
Mirroring the exterior differences between the 'standard' 458 Italia and 458 Spider, the new Speciale A features a number of changes to accommodate the retractable roof and its mechanism. One consequence of the rearranged rear deck is that there is no longer a glass cover over the engine. Instead you get a painted cover with six air vents, plus buttresses aft of the driver and passenger seats.
Ferrari claims the car has achieved a 1min 23.5sec lap time around its Fiorano test track, which is the same as the coupé. CO2 emissions are put at 275g/km on the combined cycle and the car is equipped with the HELE efficiency system.
The 458 Speciale A is also the most aerodynamically efficient Ferrari spider ever. It features front and rear active aerodynamics, a rigid chassis structure comprised of ten aluminium alloys and the Side Slip Angle Control (SSC) system. First introduced on the 458 Speciale coupé, SSC takes control of the limited-slip diff’s operation when the car is switched into Race or TC (traction control off) modes.
The Paris show car will be presented in a triple-layer yellow livery with a blue and white central stripe and five-spoke forged wheels.
The interior gets blue carbonfibre – exclusive to this model – on the dash, moulded door panels and central tunnel, as well as the newly designed seats in Alcantara with contrasting stitching and 3D technical fabric. A special plaque in the cockpit commemorates the three international 'best performance engine' awards the V8 has won.
There's no official word on price, but the Ferrari 458 Speciale coupé comes in at £208,065, almost £30,000 more than the regular 458. If Maranello were to place a similar premium on the 458 Speciale A compared to the 458 Spider, it could cost in the region of £228,500.
The 458 Speciale A – the 'A' stands for 'Aperta', which is Italian for 'open' – is limited to 499 examples, like the flagship LaFerrari hypercar. The 458 Speciale A is described by Ferrari as "a celebration of the dazzling success of the various versions of the 458".
The car is propelled by the same engine as the 458 Speciale coupé, which is the most powerful naturally aspirated road-going V8 unit ever built by Ferrari.
The 4497cc engine has a maximum power output of 597bhp at 9000rpm and maximum torque of 398lb ft at 6000rpm. Equipped with a seven-speed twin-clutch semi-automatic transmission, the 458 Speciale A can accelerate from 0-62mph in 3.0sec – the same as the Ferrari 458 Speciale coupé – and hit 124mph in 9.5sec. Maranello hasn't confirmed an official top speed, but the fixed-head Ferrari 458 Speciale is capable of 202mph.
The 458 Speciale A's dry weight is 1340kg. Its aluminium retractable hard top, which takes 14 seconds to deploy or retract, helps to keep the weight difference to the 1390kg Speciale coupé to 50kg.
Mirroring the exterior differences between the 'standard' 458 Italia and 458 Spider, the new Speciale A features a number of changes to accommodate the retractable roof and its mechanism. One consequence of the rearranged rear deck is that there is no longer a glass cover over the engine. Instead you get a painted cover with six air vents, plus buttresses aft of the driver and passenger seats.
Ferrari claims the car has achieved a 1min 23.5sec lap time around its Fiorano test track, which is the same as the coupé. CO2 emissions are put at 275g/km on the combined cycle and the car is equipped with the HELE efficiency system.
The 458 Speciale A is also the most aerodynamically efficient Ferrari spider ever. It features front and rear active aerodynamics, a rigid chassis structure comprised of ten aluminium alloys and the Side Slip Angle Control (SSC) system. First introduced on the 458 Speciale coupé, SSC takes control of the limited-slip diff’s operation when the car is switched into Race or TC (traction control off) modes.
The Paris show car will be presented in a triple-layer yellow livery with a blue and white central stripe and five-spoke forged wheels.
The interior gets blue carbonfibre – exclusive to this model – on the dash, moulded door panels and central tunnel, as well as the newly designed seats in Alcantara with contrasting stitching and 3D technical fabric. A special plaque in the cockpit commemorates the three international 'best performance engine' awards the V8 has won.
There's no official word on price, but the Ferrari 458 Speciale coupé comes in at £208,065, almost £30,000 more than the regular 458. If Maranello were to place a similar premium on the 458 Speciale A compared to the 458 Spider, it could cost in the region of £228,500.
09-25-2014, 08:55 AM
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good god.
2954 lbs on a spider version. Ferrari showing how it's done!
that is so gorgeous. think I might have a new favorite car
2954 lbs on a spider version. Ferrari showing how it's done!
that is so gorgeous. think I might have a new favorite car
09-25-2014, 08:37 PM
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so good
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09-25-2014, 09:59 PM
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2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A
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Ferrari is pleased to announce the Paris Motor Show world debut of the 458 Speciale A (A as in Aperta). The new limited edition special series is a celebration of the dazzling success of the various versions of the 458, a model that has collected an array of international motoring media awards and track victories, not least a double WEC title and category wins in classic endurance races, such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring.
Dedicated to just 499 Ferrari collectors, the 458 Speciale A is the most powerful spider in Prancing Horse history, effortlessly marrying extreme performance with the sublime pleasure of drop-top driving. Its aluminium retractable hard top, which takes a mere 14 seconds to deploy or retract, helps reduce the weight difference with the Speciale coupé to just 50 kg.
The 458 Speciale A sports the most powerful naturally-aspirated road-going V8 engine ever built by Ferrari. It punches out a massive 605 cv (135 cv/l specific power output) and 540 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm yet only generates 275 g/km of CO2 emissions. The three international Best Performance Engine awards the V8 has won are acknowledged on a special plaque in the cockpit.
The new car sprints from 0-100 km/h in just 3.0 seconds and has a Fiorano lap time of 1’23”5. These superb results are thanks in great part to its front and rear active aerodynamics, the rigidity of a chassis that incorporates 10 aluminium alloys, and Side Slip Angle Control (SSC) which guarantees unparalleled sporty driving in all conditions, underscored by the seductively exhilarating signature Ferrari soundtrack.
As is the case with all Prancing Horse cars, the 458 Speciale A’s sculpted forms are absolutely performance-oriented. In fact, a series of innovative and original bodywork solutions has made the 458 Speciale A the most aerodynamically efficient Ferrari spider ever.
The 458 Speciale A is being premiered in a unique triple-layer yellow livery with a Blu Nart and Bianco Avus central stripe as well as five-spoke forged wheels in Grigio Corsa. The cockpit has a distinctive racing-inspired look: lightweight yet exclusive materials have been adopted throughout and, of course, crafted with Ferrari’s signature artisanal sophistication. This is particularly true of the finish of the dash, the moulded door panels and central tunnel in an exclusive blue carbon-fibre (also used for the treadplates) as well as the newly-designed seats in Alcantara© with contrasting stitching and 3D technical fabric.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SUMMARY
Engine
Type V8 – 90°
Total displacement 4497 cc
Max. power output 605 cv at 9000 rpm
Maximum torque 540 Nm at 6000 rpm
Weight
Dry weight 1340 kg
Weight-power ratio 2.21 kg/cv
Performance
0 – 100 km/h 3.0”
0 – 200 km/h 9.5”
Fiorano lap time 1’23”5
Emissions (ECE + EUDC combined cycle)
CO2 emissions** 275 gr/km
**with HELE system
Dedicated to just 499 Ferrari collectors, the 458 Speciale A is the most powerful spider in Prancing Horse history, effortlessly marrying extreme performance with the sublime pleasure of drop-top driving. Its aluminium retractable hard top, which takes a mere 14 seconds to deploy or retract, helps reduce the weight difference with the Speciale coupé to just 50 kg.
The 458 Speciale A sports the most powerful naturally-aspirated road-going V8 engine ever built by Ferrari. It punches out a massive 605 cv (135 cv/l specific power output) and 540 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm yet only generates 275 g/km of CO2 emissions. The three international Best Performance Engine awards the V8 has won are acknowledged on a special plaque in the cockpit.
The new car sprints from 0-100 km/h in just 3.0 seconds and has a Fiorano lap time of 1’23”5. These superb results are thanks in great part to its front and rear active aerodynamics, the rigidity of a chassis that incorporates 10 aluminium alloys, and Side Slip Angle Control (SSC) which guarantees unparalleled sporty driving in all conditions, underscored by the seductively exhilarating signature Ferrari soundtrack.
As is the case with all Prancing Horse cars, the 458 Speciale A’s sculpted forms are absolutely performance-oriented. In fact, a series of innovative and original bodywork solutions has made the 458 Speciale A the most aerodynamically efficient Ferrari spider ever.
The 458 Speciale A is being premiered in a unique triple-layer yellow livery with a Blu Nart and Bianco Avus central stripe as well as five-spoke forged wheels in Grigio Corsa. The cockpit has a distinctive racing-inspired look: lightweight yet exclusive materials have been adopted throughout and, of course, crafted with Ferrari’s signature artisanal sophistication. This is particularly true of the finish of the dash, the moulded door panels and central tunnel in an exclusive blue carbon-fibre (also used for the treadplates) as well as the newly-designed seats in Alcantara© with contrasting stitching and 3D technical fabric.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SUMMARY
Engine
Type V8 – 90°
Total displacement 4497 cc
Max. power output 605 cv at 9000 rpm
Maximum torque 540 Nm at 6000 rpm
Weight
Dry weight 1340 kg
Weight-power ratio 2.21 kg/cv
Performance
0 – 100 km/h 3.0”
0 – 200 km/h 9.5”
Fiorano lap time 1’23”5
Emissions (ECE + EUDC combined cycle)
CO2 emissions** 275 gr/km
**with HELE system
10-04-2014, 05:57 PM
#398
Senior Moderator
Some images of the Speciale A at the Paris show...
10-04-2014, 06:12 PM
#399
Senior Moderator
TOO good.
/russellpeters
/russellpeters
