Ferrari, 458

The Ferrari 458 Italia is a mid-engined sports car produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari. The car was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and went into production in July 2010.

Design and Features:

• Length: 4,445 mm (175 in)
• Width: 1,918 mm (75.5 in)
• Height: 1,216 mm (47.9 in)
• Wheelbase: 2,650 mm (104.3 in)
• Dry weight: 1,430 kg (3,152 lb)
• Power-to-weight ratio: 483 hp/ton
• Top speed: 325 km/h (202 mph) with the F1 gearbox or 322 km/h (200 mph) with the manual transmission
• 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time: 3.4 seconds
• 0-300 km/h (0-186 mph) time: 44 seconds

Engine and Transmission:

• Engine type: V8, naturally aspirated
• Displacement: 4.5 liters (274 cu in)
• Power output: 562 horsepower (418 kW) at 9,000 rpm
• Torque output: 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) at 6,600 rpm
• Transmission options:
  • F1 SSG dual-clutch gearbox with 7 speeds
  • Manual transmission with 6 speeds

Interior and Comfort:

• Interior design inspired by the Ferrari California
• Premium leather upholstery and trim materials used throughout
• Rear seats designed for occasional use only, due to limited legroom and headroom
• Optional features include navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, and a range of audio systems

Production and Variants:

• Production began in July 2010 and ended in March 2015
• Total production volume: 4,325 units
• Variants:
  • Ferrari 458 Italia (base model)
  • Ferrari 458 Spider (convertible variant)
  • Ferrari 458 Speciale (high-performance version)

Racing and Competition:

• Competed in various GT racing series, including the FIA GT3 Championship and the Blancpain Endurance Series
• Notably competed in the 2014 Pirelli World Challenge with multiple teams
• Won several championships, including the 2015 Pirelli World Challenge GTS class