The all new Ferrari 458 Italia!

theragingbull · 28th July 2009, 17:18

After months of speculation and spy shots the crew at Maranello have finally revealed their new mid-engined V8 powered creation to replace the F430. The all-new 458 Italia won't be shown in public until September's Frankfurt Motor Show the details were released early this morning. A new direct-injected 4.5-liter V8 ups the power ante it 570 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. Eighty percent of that torque is now available at an impressively low 3,250 rpm, thanks probably in part to the 12.5:1 compression ratio.

Like last years California convertible, the 458 gets a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox to send power to the rear axle. A lot of work on reducing the internal friction of the powerplant in addition to reduced aerodynamic drag also helps improve the 458s mileage to a combined 17.1 mpg (US) on the EU test cycle.

Like its predecessor the the structure is fabricated out of aluminum giving the 458 a dry weight of just 3,042 pounds. Based on specs at least, this new coupe does not disappoint. Acceleration to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes just 3.4 seconds and this is the first production Ferrari V8 to top the 200 mph barrier, now getting to 202 mph.

Source: Officially, official: Ferrari announces the 458 Italia! — Autoblog

theragingbull · 28th July 2009, 17:20

typo in the topic : Ferrari 458 Italia

Nikhilb2008 · 28th July 2009, 17:28

Is the pic real or just an artist's rendering? If it is the real car, then WOAH!! Looks like the designers got their mojo back after the 430, the California, 612 and 599!

funkydevil · 28th July 2009, 17:29

Looks like an Enzo and F430 just mated...................MAZELTOV its a boy !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not bad of a looker tough........

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theragingbull · 28th July 2009, 19:03

well it's got the taillamps fro the California. But the proportion looks good overall.
Although it looks to be an artist's impression but it's the official picture form the Ferrari website.

maxbhp · 28th July 2009, 19:42

Looks great .Smooth Lines, neat and flowing without a break. The rear end is also great looking but , If I remove the badge of the car, does it look like a ferrari ? From the side it looks like modena because of the same alloy wheel design.
The design is very unlike ferrari. Enzo I guess was way better than this. It had some character but this is seeming so bland. They should have bangled it

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amit V8 · 28th July 2009, 20:19

this is by no means a successor to the super sexy F430. i don't like the design at all, it is taken from all ferrari models.
but what happened to the F450??? i thought that will be the successor to the F430.

reignofchaos · 28th July 2009, 21:32

570HP from a 4.5 liter naturally aspirated engine. All i can say is just WOW. Thats like nearly 127HP per liter!!!!!

Nitin · 28th July 2009, 21:43

I like it! Aggressive, yet suave!And couldn't complain about the specs, could we?

AyAn! · 28th July 2009, 22:12

The best looking Fezza in recent times!! Bold and stylish.Love the wraparound design cues(3rd pic) and the triple exhausts!

Aditya · 28th July 2009, 22:24

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Originally Posted by AyAn!

The best looking Fezza in recent times!! Bold and stylish.Love the wraparound design cues(3rd pic) and the triple exhausts!

You said it. It's the best looking Ferrari since the 355. Impressive indeed!
Ferrari need something like this. Lamborghini have been blowing them away with their designs.

hillram · 28th July 2009, 22:25

Quite an aerodynamic package compared to the earlier models.I find the spoiler to be hidden miraculously.

theragingbull · 28th July 2009, 22:54

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Originally Posted by amit V8

this is by no means a successor to the super sexy F430. i don't like the design at all, it is taken from all ferrari models.
but what happened to the F450??? i thought that will be the successor to the F430.

well, this is the F450 but named F458! The spy pictures match with these press photos.

The best thing in the car are those tri-exhausts! Look amazing!

deepakhon · 28th July 2009, 23:02

One of the best looking Ferraris!

manu7781 · 29th July 2009, 00:05

That is a Stunner... if any one want they can read about it at following link
Ferrari 458 Italia Revealed - Worldcarfans

I am also posting Interior pic.. If mods think pic should not be here then please delete the post.. Thanks.

Pic Courtesy: world car fans

28th July 2009, 17:18	#1
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	The all new Ferrari 458 Italia! After months of speculation and spy shots the crew at Maranello have finally revealed their new mid-engined V8 powered creation to replace the F430. The all-new 458 Italia won't be shown in public until September's Frankfurt Motor Show the details were released early this morning. A new direct-injected 4.5-liter V8 ups the power ante it 570 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. Eighty percent of that torque is now available at an impressively low 3,250 rpm, thanks probably in part to the 12.5:1 compression ratio. Like last years California convertible, the 458 gets a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox to send power to the rear axle. A lot of work on reducing the internal friction of the powerplant in addition to reduced aerodynamic drag also helps improve the 458s mileage to a combined 17.1 mpg (US) on the EU test cycle. Like its predecessor the the structure is fabricated out of aluminum giving the 458 a dry weight of just 3,042 pounds. Based on specs at least, this new coupe does not disappoint. Acceleration to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes just 3.4 seconds and this is the first production Ferrari V8 to top the 200 mph barrier, now getting to 202 mph. Source: Officially, official: Ferrari announces the 458 Italia! — Autoblog Attached Thumbnails
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theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	typo in the topic : Ferrari 458 Italia
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Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Is the pic real or just an artist's rendering? If it is the real car, then WOAH!! Looks like the designers got their mojo back after the 430, the California, 612 and 599!
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funkydevil BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 362 Thanked: 102 Times	Looks like an Enzo and F430 just mated...................MAZELTOV its a boy !!!!!!!!!!!!! Not bad of a looker tough........ Note from the Team-BHP Support Team : Please take the time to use proper punctuation as per Team-BHP rules. Avoid...typing...like...this. Thanks. Last edited by Technocrat : 29th July 2009 at 13:04. Reason: please read the note in post, thanks
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theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	well it's got the taillamps fro the California. But the proportion looks good overall. Although it looks to be an artist's impression but it's the official picture form the Ferrari website.
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maxbhp Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: C C K Posts: 1,382 Thanked: 89 Times View My Garage	Looks great .Smooth Lines, neat and flowing without a break. The rear end is also great looking but , If I remove the badge of the car, does it look like a ferrari ? From the side it looks like modena because of the same alloy wheel design. The design is very unlike ferrari. Enzo I guess was way better than this. It had some character but this is seeming so bland. They should have bangled it .
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amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	this is by no means a successor to the super sexy F430. i don't like the design at all, it is taken from all ferrari models. but what happened to the F450??? i thought that will be the successor to the F430.
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28th July 2009, 21:32	#8
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,542 Thanked: 2,450 Times View My Garage	570HP from a 4.5 liter naturally aspirated engine. All i can say is just WOW. Thats like nearly 127HP per liter!!!!!
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28th July 2009, 21:43	#9
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	I like it! Aggressive, yet suave!And couldn't complain about the specs, could we?
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AyAn! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durgapur/Calcutta/Pune Posts: 2,169 Thanked: 869 Times	The best looking Fezza in recent times!! Bold and stylish.Love the wraparound design cues(3rd pic) and the triple exhausts!
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hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Quite an aerodynamic package compared to the earlier models.I find the spoiler to be hidden miraculously.
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deepakhon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 65 Times	One of the best looking Ferraris!
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manu7781 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: delhi Posts: 119 Thanked: 6 Times	That is a Stunner... if any one want they can read about it at following link Ferrari 458 Italia Revealed - Worldcarfans I am also posting Interior pic.. If mods think pic should not be here then please delete the post.. Thanks. Pic Courtesy: world car fans Attached Thumbnails
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