That commitment has also produced the 458 Italia GT of which there are several versions – GT2, GT3 and Grand-Am – honed to suit the technical rules of the many championships in which it competes.In keeping with Ferrari tradition the body was designed by Pininfarina under the leadership of Donato Coco, the Ferrari design director. The interior design of the Ferrari 458 Italia was designed by Bertrand Rapatel (Director of Ferrari Interior Design), a French automobile designer.
The car's exterior styling and features were designed for aerodynamic efficiency, producing a down force of 140 kg (309 lb) at 200 kilometers per hour (120 mph). In particular, the front grille features deformable wiglets that lower at high speeds, in order to offer reduced drag. The car's interior was designed using input from former Ferrari Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher; in a layout common to racing cars, the new steering wheel incorporates many controls normally located on the dashboard or on stalks, such as turning signals or high beams.
- 16 premium speakers
- AM/FM/Satellite Radio
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- Blind spot sensor
- Digital signal processor
- Driver Assistance Package
- Heated Rear Seats
- Internet access
- Navigation system
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Spoiler
Engine | |
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Layout / number of cylinders | 6 |
Displacement | 3.4 l |
Engine Layout | Mid-engine |
Horespower | 315 hp |
@ rpm | 6,700 rpm |
Torque | 266 lb.-ft. |
Compression ratio | 12.5 : 1 |
Performance | |
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Top Track Speed | 173 mph |
0 - 60 mph | 4.8 s |
Transmission | |
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Manual Gearbox | 6-speed with dual-mass flywheel and self-adjusting clutch |
Fuel consumption | |
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City (estimate) | 20 |
Highway (estimate) | 28 |
Body | |
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Length | 172.2 in. |
Width | 70.9 in. |
Height | 50.4 in. |
Wheelbase | 97.4 in. |
Maximum payload | 739 lbs |
Curb weight | 2910 lbs |
Capacities | |
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Luggage compartment volume | 5.3 cu. ft. (front) / 4.6 cu. ft. (rear) |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.9 gal. |
In line with a tradition begun by Enzo Ferrari himself, Ferrari’s commitment to the track has always extended well beyond the world of Formula F1 and also embraces GT racing which has even stronger links to its road car production.
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The Ferrari 458 Italia is a mid-engined sports car produced by the Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari.