Ferrari 458

Ferrari 458
Overview
ManufacturerFerrari
Also called
  • Ferrari 458 Italia
  • Ferrari 458 Speciale
  • Ferrari 458 Spider
Production2009–2015
AssemblyItaly: Maranello
DesignerDonato Coco in collaboration with Pininfarina[1][2]
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine4.5 L Ferrari F136 F V8
Power output
  • 458 Italia & Spider: 570 PS (419 kW; 562 hp)
  • 458 Speciale, A: 605 PS (445 kW; 597 hp)
Transmission7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,650 mm (104.3 in)[3]
Length4,527 mm (178.2 in)[3]
Width1,937 mm (76.3 in)[3]
Height1,213 mm (47.8 in)[3]
Curb weight1,565 kg (3,450 lb)[4]
Chronology
PredecessorFerrari F430
SuccessorFerrari 488

The Ferrari 458 Italia (Type F142) is an Italian mid-engine sports car produced by Ferrari. The 458 is the successor of the F430, and was first officially unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.[5][6] It was succeeded by the 488 GTB (Gran Turismo Berlinetta) in 2015.[7]

  1. ^ "designer". Archived from the original on 28 December 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  2. ^ Diehlman, Steve (15 December 2009). "Designer Donato Coco Leaves Ferrari; Joins Lotus". Automobile Magazine. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d "Ferrari Announces the 458 Italia as the F430 Successor, Counts Down to Frankfurt Debut". italiaspeed.com. Retrieved 28 July 2009.
  4. ^ "2010 Ferrari 458 Italia First Drive Review". Car and Driver. 22 December 2009.
  5. ^ "Ferrari 458 Italia 2010". DieselStation.com.
  6. ^ "Ferrari Unveils 458 Italia at Frankfurt Motor Show". Automoblog.net. 15 September 2009. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2009.
  7. ^ "2015 Ferrari 488 GTB unveiled". autocar.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2015.