Ferrari 458 Italia Revealed

Zero Boss · 07-28-2009, 03:46 AM

Article with photos from Autocar:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...llCars/241891/

The same with larger images from Auto Express:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au..._revealed.html

The__J__Factor · 07-28-2009, 04:11 AM

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The high-revving 4498cc V8 has very light internal parts and tiny piston skirts, resulting in low rotation inertia and a 12.5:1 compression ratio. It puts out 562bhp at 9000rpm, 500rpm higher than the 430. That makes it the highest-revving Ferrari road car ever.

That engine is going to be amazing fun. Too bad the car looks terrible. Great side profile but front and back

DougLikesBMW · 07-28-2009, 04:21 AM

Someone tell me this is fake. Only cheap cars attach their wingmirrors to the body. And the fuck is wrong with the front and rear?

Year's_End · 07-28-2009, 07:15 AM

*Edited*

The sides are fine, but the lack of ducting reduces that supercar look. It's an unfortunate product of function over form. Damn aerodynamics.

Edit: Ok, lose the alien headlights and it's not so bad. It's somewhat elegantly restrained I guess.

Year's_End · 07-28-2009, 07:16 AM

Oh, and I've said this a million times before: PININFARINA IS OVERRATED. You see, here's some shit.

EmPower · 07-28-2009, 08:41 AM

I like it ... I really do. I think the side profile is the only awkward part of the whole design... will have to see it in person.

Couch · 07-28-2009, 09:09 AM

I love it. I think it's sexy as hell; absolutely beautiful.

Haven't had this much excitement towards a F-car since the 355.

iatacs19 · 07-28-2009, 09:12 AM

17.1mpg is impressive for such high output.

MJC///M3 · 07-28-2009, 09:15 AM

i like it alot! looks fantastic.

Seminole · 07-28-2009, 09:46 AM

I don't like it. Looks like a tarted up Lotus Evora to me.

But then again I could never afford it so what the hell does my opinion matter.

jeremyc74 · 07-28-2009, 10:31 AM

I love it. Most exciting and sexy F-Car in a long time IMO.

jeremyc74 · 07-28-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW

Someone tell me this is fake. Only cheap cars attach their wingmirrors to the body. And the fuck is wrong with the front and rear?

WTF are you talking about?! Ferrari and lots of other exotics and expensive manufacturers have done that for DECADES.

BForbes · 07-28-2009, 10:38 AM

WOW! It looks incredible. Ferrari has never disappointed me. 570hp @ 9,000rpms. Hang the hell on.

Scorpion · 07-28-2009, 11:04 AM

Like it myself, looks pretty slick.

soupy · 07-28-2009, 11:26 AM

that engine alone is enough to make me ignore any design issues the car has.

But honestly, it looks way better than the F430 imo

TK-421 · 07-28-2009, 11:35 AM

I love the F40 exhaust, wheels, interior, and the side profile. I also love how it revs even higher and has way more power than before. I think the rear and headlights will take some getting used to.

EDIT: The rear end would look sick nasty with a Challenge grille! Can someone do a PS?

Spec 1 · 07-28-2009, 11:35 AM

I like the front (alot actually) and side profiles, but I'm not sure on the rear. I'm not seemingly a fan of the new 'Ferrari hips' like they have on the Califorgay. The single brake light isn't near as hot as the previous dual.

gonzo · 07-28-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Spec 1

I like the front (alot actually) and side profiles, but I'm not sure on the rear. I'm not seemingly a fan of the new 'Ferrari hips' like they have on the Califorgay. The single brake light isn't near as hot as the previous dual.

Wasn't a fan at first but it is growing on me. Seems almost like the perfect car....maybe minus the tail pipes. Hardtop vert, fast as hell and two things that could pass as rear seats.

The OP's post car is more than worthy for me.

Spec 1 · 07-28-2009, 12:07 PM

/\ That for some reason looks better than the red ones I've been seeing.

gonzo · 07-28-2009, 12:22 PM

Not to jack...

I was fiddling around on the California configurator. You can pick from around 20 paint colors and the only ones I cared for were white, black, met black and dark silver. It's Califorgay when you put ocean blue leather in it.

Ferrari up the road has had a black/black for awhile. Someone must still be in Europe for summer is all I can think of as to why it is still on the floor.

The Scud they have winks at me every time I go by there.

Vudoo4u2 · 07-28-2009, 12:29 PM

love it, love the lines...only twinge for me is the bottom half of the front bumper, I think it ruins the lines, needs to be sharper

anthony @ eas · 07-28-2009, 01:09 PM

I see some design cues from Pininfarina's one-off Enzo, the P4/5.

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Zero Boss . 71 Rep 39 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Ferrari 458 Italia Revealed Article with photos from Autocar: http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...llCars/241891/ The same with larger images from Auto Express: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au..._revealed.html Last edited by Zero Boss; 07-31-2009 at 06:11 PM..
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1138 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Edited The sides are fine, but the lack of ducting reduces that supercar look. It's an unfortunate product of function over form. Damn aerodynamics. Edit: Ok, lose the alien headlights and it's not so bad. It's somewhat elegantly restrained I guess. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT Last edited by Year's_End; 07-28-2009 at 09:12 AM..
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EmPower Captain 138 Rep 926 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 xdrive 35i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I like it ... I really do. I think the side profile is the only awkward part of the whole design... will have to see it in person. __________________ 92 Mazda Mx6 (sold), 00 VW Jetta (sold), 07 BMW 335i (sold), 10 VW Jetta (sold), 14 BMW X5 35ix (sold), 18 VW Jetta (totaled), 19 Audi SQ5 (sold), 20 Audi S6 (sold), 22 Audi SQ5
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Seminole Colonel 448 Rep 2,032 Posts Drives: Red Flyer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 38.8977° N, 77.0366° W iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E90 328i [7.00]	I don't like it. Looks like a tarted up Lotus Evora to me. But then again I could never afford it so what the hell does my opinion matter. __________________
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	I love it. Most exciting and sexy F-Car in a long time IMO.
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BForbes Moderator 559 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	WOW! It looks incredible. Ferrari has never disappointed me. 570hp @ 9,000rpms. Hang the hell on. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender 573 Rep 4,759 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	I love the F40 exhaust, wheels, interior, and the side profile. I also love how it revs even higher and has way more power than before. I think the rear and headlights will take some getting used to. EDIT: The rear end would look sick nasty with a Challenge grille! Can someone do a PS? __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.
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Spec 1 Faster in the Corners 52 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: '91 E30, '05 ZX6-R, '06 300C Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I like the front (alot actually) and side profiles, but I'm not sure on the rear. I'm not seemingly a fan of the new 'Ferrari hips' like they have on the Califorgay. The single brake light isn't near as hot as the previous dual. __________________ '91 M42 E30 - All sorts of goodies.
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anthony @ eas 309 Rep 3,635 Posts Drives: R56 Cooper S Join Date: May 2009 Location: 4015 E Leaverton Court, Anahiem, CA 92807 iTrader: (0)	I see some design cues from Pininfarina's one-off Enzo, the P4/5.
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