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Autocar UK tests the Speciale

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Salivan, Nov 10, 2013.

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  1. Noblesse Oblige

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    Great video. Thank you for posting.

    Look at the right hander at 7:41. It is perfection. As for the cameraman on the right at 7:35, they could not pay me enough to do that.
     
  2. Goplay

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    I want one!
     
  3. TheMayor

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    Pretty awesome.
     
  4. DoctorWill

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  5. PSk

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    Still ugly ...
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  6. MAD828

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    Awesome, thanks for posting.
     
  7. Bas

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    Looks epic but that last sentence worried me:

    ''It's just to easy to drive''. Yes he says it's just enjoyment but I don't think I would as much.

    Sounds so much better than a normal 458 though, damn. If only they did something about the front bumper. Still don't understand it, aerodynamic or not...it's hideous.

    Probably not for me (I'd go with a CS and manual LP640 for the same money), but can see the point for others.
     
  8. noone1

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    I'd say this comment just about sums up that video:

    "Tested to the limit?" = a minor slide around the same corner over and over again? Come on Autocar - try harder or at least give your videos a more accurate title.
     
  9. titanium430isback

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    +1000 what where they thinking about with that hood
     
  10. dolphins08430

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  11. deppi0

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    Great review...and video is amazing!

    Can we just keep it at comments related to the review instead of saying "it's ugly" and stuff like that?
     
  12. luvair

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    I love it. Wonder how much of those Speciale genes will be in the 458 replacement. Thanks for posting.
     
  13. redcaruser

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    I'm looking forward to the first honest comparison with the 458 Italia.

    Regarding the video: nice, but is the Speciale really so poorly designed that it drifts in almost every corner? So the car will never reach record times! ;)
     
  14. TopspeedPT

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    Amazing review!
     
  15. euro_king

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    finally somebody review the speciale
     
  16. dustman

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    But nice performance.
     
  17. Camelot

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    Nice video. Been waiting for that.
     
  18. RobD

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    Compared to the Italia, you can see a difference in cornering response and attitude. Looks sharper and flatter. Not sure I can hear the quicker downshift blips/shifts, but I'll take their word on it. Its looks are growing on me, too. Should be a heck of a car.
     
  19. Traveller

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    Looks like a brilliant drive as expected and bodes well for any cars coming out of Maranellos, but I would still stick with the standard car. I look forward to driving it, but am sure I will be happy to get back into my car. I like carpet except in a full track car.
     
  20. SlowV8

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    Ugly on the outside and the inside compared to the standard car. Only cool thing is that SSC or whatever the traction control is called. Car probably looks better in a solid color then that strange stripe. Standard car much more classy. I can't seem to tell a difference in the exhaust note?
     
  21. MarkNC

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    I think it looks great and it looks like a ton of fun to drive!
     
  22. TheMayor

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    I think it's slightly better looking. I do like the new slip angle feature. What will be interesting is if it will have the rawness of the past two special editions (the CS and Scuderia). My feeling is -- it won't.
     
  23. Scudtimes

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    I often read people not enjoying this front bumper - it's fantastic however! So much more aggressive and imposing than the Italia - it means business now. Having seen it in person I can throughly reassure you that for the nature of the ca that the Speciale is - it really suits it.
     
  24. NürScud

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    Nice video!! Thanks for sharing.

    :)
     

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