When that car was designed, automakers/designers/marketers weren't so bent on trying to make every car look evil/badass/mean/tough like they are today.
there was some noise of a new Dino and I think the 458 was destine for that roll. "Pretty pretty 458, no Dino for you, you will be our grand slam, Dino doesn't seem appropriate." or some other like discussion I bet happened....