http://www.*********.com/forums/458-430-360/42639-breaking-news-ferrari-458-italia-spider-will-feature-folding-hardtop.html Some apparently "confirmed" news that the 458 spider will be a hardtop. I wonder how the mechanism will work considering the mid engine layout? http://www.*********.com/forums/458-430-360/42639-breaking-news-ferrari-458-italia-spider-will-feature-folding-hardtop.html
According to an article in the current Prancing Horse # 175. Ferrari CEO Mr. Felisa states there are no plans to build a scuderia version 458. If thats the case I guess your choices may be limited to two..... coupe & spider. The spider to be released sometime in 2010.
rhymes with "beam steed" (apparently, spelling out the name correctly is a big no-no, so anyone feel free to enlighten me as to why.) It's also referenced here: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/ferrari-458-italia-spider-comes-with-folding-hardtop-ar91279.html