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Do ferraris 458 onwards have better ergonomics?

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  1. craze

    craze Formula 3

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    I have a f430
    And although i enjoy it, i never feel at home in the cabin

    Its as if it was built for smaller people (im 5ft 10)?

    Has this been improved in the newer models?

    Does anyone else share this feeling?

    Thank you
     
  2. Il Co-Pilota

    Il Co-Pilota F1 Veteran

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    I'm 6 ft. and fit in the 488 Spider with room to spare. The dct generation is a completely different ballgame.

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  3. 3POINT8

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    I have a 458 - I can fit but I would not say it is comfortable. The seat backs always seem to slope back from the steering wheel. I have an F12 and the seats are better but still not super comfortable.
     
  4. craze

    craze Formula 3

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    And one thing i miss from bmw is the split back adjustment, the ferrari only tilts the whole rear, most bmw can tilt the back in 2 parts

    Only car that felt perfect with fixed back was an amg imho
     
  5. MattO-47

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    Agreed about the split back of the BMW seats, but with pretty active adjustments and experimentation with the angle of the seat bottom and back, I have have been pleasantly surprised by how comfortable my 458 seats are. My son and I are both about 6' (ok, he's a little taller), but after a drive from Laguna Niguel to SF up coast, we both agreed that the seats were quite comfortable.
     
  6. Thecadster

    Thecadster F1 Veteran
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    I am 6’6” 265lbs and I fit fine in a 458/488. I also fit fine in all the cars I own (which include 812, Performante, 765LT, 2017 Viper ACR, 2005 Ford GT). Of course, fitting fine, is not the same as fitting comfortably, but that is the price you pay when you are a big dude like me. I really enjoy cars, so I am happy to pay that price.
     
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  7. Themaven

    Themaven F1 Rookie

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    A 458/488/F8 cabin is noticeablely wider than a 430 if you step directly from one to another. I’m not sure though if that solves your interesting question about ergonomics or feeling at home. I am your height and feel the 430 cabin fits me nicely, and not too tight, though I have driven supercars with more generous cabins also. I think it simply comes down to, if you want more space, then the next gen certainly has it.
     
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  8. bball16

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    I’m 6 4 210 and my 458 fits like a glove.
     
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  9. jahdish

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    6’ 4” 235 and no complaints at all. I have a couple of inches of headroom to spare as well
     
  10. craze

    craze Formula 3

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    Which car?
     
  11. jahdish

    jahdish Karting

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