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Extreme technology for an uncompromising new V8 Maranello, 20th August 2013 The 458 Speciale is the latest product of Ferraris core philosophy of extreme technological innovation and research which, in this instance, has yielded powertrain, aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics advances that transform the already exceptional 458 Italia into a car genuinely worthy of the Speciale moniker. The result is a completely new, uncompromising, streamlined sports car concept. Many of the sophisticated solutions being applied for the very first time to an in-range car in the 458 Speciale, including its advanced active aerodynamics, will become a standard feature of all new Ferraris in the future. Flanked in the Maranello marques range by the multi-award-winning 458 Italia and 458 Spider, the new mid-rear-engined V8 berlinetta was designed to boost both performance and driving emotion to unprecedented levels, yet simultaneously guarantee smooth, effortless control in all kinds of situations. Having lavished meticulous attention on the power unit that was named Best Performance Engine at the International Engine of the Year Awards for two consecutive years, Ferrari has now built its most powerful naturally aspirated V8 ever (605 cv) with an extraordinary specific power output of 135 cv/l , the highest ever achieved by a road-going naturally aspirated engine. Thanks to an equally exceptional weight/power ratio of just 2.13 kg/cv, the 458 Speciale can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 3.0 (0-200 km/h in 9.1) and also clocked a lap time of just 1235 at the Fiorano Circuit. Aerodynamic requirements guided the work of the Ferrari Styling Centre, which led the project in cooperation with Pininfarina, to sculpt the cars forms to ensure they were more performance-oriented than ever. The most notable features in this sense are the front and rear movable aerodynamics which balance downforce and cut drag, thus helping make the 458 Speciale the most aerodynamically efficient range production car in Ferrari history (E Index of 1.5) The technology used in the vehicle dynamics subsystems which gives the driver instant confidence and control at high speeds, natural power oversteer management and precise response to commands are further advances in an area in which Ferrari is already a well-established leader. One of the most innovative content of the 458 Speciale is the Side Slip angle Control system (SSC) which makes it easier to achieve car control on the limit, thereby greatly improving driving emotions. Thanks to the development of an accurate new algorithm SSC performs instant-to-instant analysis of the cars side slip, comparing it with the target value and then optimising both torque management (via integration with F1-Trac traction control) and torque distribution between the two wheels (via integration with the E-Diff electronic differential). Part and parcel of the cars development included Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 tyres which were specifically honed for it in an intensive collaboration programme involving, amongst other factors, numerous track test and simulator sessions. Conceived for the 458 Speciale, they boost performance over a single lap in the dry as well as improving performance consistency in subsequent laps. They also allow the car to avail of maximum available grip in the wet. The abovementioned technical content has improved the 458 Speciales single lap time and also delivers repeatability of that performance on subsequent laps that is absolutely unprecedented for a car not designed exclusively for track use. The result is that the 458 Speciale has the fastest response time (0.060 s) and highest lateral acceleration (1.33 g) ever achieved by a car in the Prancing Horse range. The 458 Speciale will receive its public world debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SUMMARY Engine Type V8 90° Total displacement 4495 cm3 Max. power output 605 cv at 9000 rpm Max. torque 540 Nm at 6000 rpm Weight Dry weight 1290 kg Weight/power ratio 2.13 kg/cv Performance 0-100 km/h 3.0 0 200 km/h 9.1 Fiorano lap time 1235 Emissions (ECE + EUDC combined cycle) CO2 emissions** 275 gr/km **With HELE System
To be honest, I am kinda disappointed with the way it looks. Not really feeling it. Sure it will be amazing to drive and hear, but not that impressed if I am honest. Just my $.02. J
Not my cup of tea. It looks like they tried to hard. Visually I don't care for the front hood air intake or the little wings in front of the back wheels. I guess the front wings on the original 458 really were a marketing gimmick. I am disappointed! Maybe it will grow on me over time.
Not really too sure what to think of it based on these pictures, will reserve judgement until I have seen some motor show pictures and more importantly some pictures with a more natural back round. I think the car will look much better without the stripes. Interior looks good, though that funny bump on the passenger side of the dashboard looks a bit odd.
The photos aren't flattering at this moment. Will have to see it in person and in other color combinations to really be able to formulate my opinion on this one. Ho-hum from a performance standpoint (relatively speaking).
What's with the name? Surely they could of come up with something more suitable. Going to be fun fitting a front number plate.
I actually quite like the name; reminds me of the 348 Speciale which I was crazy about when I was a little kid!
Black and no stripes for me.. Tks. Btw, more i look more I like it.. And sure it deserves to be seen by person.
It will look great in person, just like most every other Ferrari. People will be drooling all over it at C&C.
Not feeling it completely. Have to wait for real life pics. Does the rear diffuser look like cf ? If this isn't as good in person I am going to buy another scud again.
I'm sure you're right. People almost always hesitate to say they like a new design right when it comes out. We aren't used to this yet. I like it. It looks very 430 Scud-ish from the back, so it looks a bit "tall" from the rear end, and I wish they went with the Italian colors for the stripe, but it does look good. It looks very stripped out from the interior view as well. I guess this is Ferrari's answer to the upgraded McLaren MP4.
0-60 is a meaningless metric nowadays (even though this car does 0-62 in 3s, which brings the 0-60 time under the 3s mark). At any rate that is manically fast, but what really matters is the 0-124 mph time of just 9s and the track prowess.
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