October 17th, 2010 
Editorial Team 
Ferrari has finally unveiled its replacement for the F430 with the much-anticipated 458 Italia. The announcement of the new Ferrari 458 Italia, the successor to the current Ferrari 430 model, representsa giant leap forward in design, technology and environmental efficiency for the Italian automaker. A two-seat berlinetta, Ferrari calls its 458 Italia “a completely new car from every point of view: engine, design, aerodynamics, handling, instrumentation and ergonomics.”
2011 Ferrari 458 Italia’s power comes from a 4.5L V8, which is the first Ferrari direct-injection engine to be mid-rear mounted. It delivers a total of 570-hp at 9,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 398 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm – over 80 percent of which is available from 3,250 rpm. In plain English – that is stunningly fast. Mated to a dual-clutch 7-speed F1 gearbox, 0 to 62 mph comes in just 3.4 seconds with a top speed of over 202 mph. Wondering how many miles per gallon you’ll get with the 458 Italia? Ferrari estimates average fuel-consumption at 13.7 l/100 km, which is 17.1 mpg on our side of the world.
Specifications
Exterior
Tires and Wheels
- Alloy wheels
- 20 x 10.5 in. wheels
- P295/35R20 tires
- Performance tires
Roof and Glass
- Variable intermittent wipers
Measurements
- Width: 76.3 in.
- Height: 47.8 in.
- Length: 178.2 in.
- Wheel base: 104.3 in.
- Curb weight: 3042 lbs.
Mechanical
Engine & Performance
- Base engine size: 4.5 L
- Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
- Cylinders: V8
- Valves: 32
- Valve timing: Variable
- Direct injection
- Torque: 398 ft-lbs. @ 6000 rpm
- Horsepower: 570 hp @ 9000 rpm
- Base engine type: gas
DriveTrain
- Drive type: rear wheel drive
- Transmission: 7-speed automated manual
- Rear limited slip differential
Suspension
- Double wishbone front suspension
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Four-wheel independent suspension
Fuel
- Fuel type: gas
- Fuel type: premium unleaded (required)
- Range in miles (cty/hwy): N/A
Safety
Safety & Security
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front head airbags
- Dual front side-mounted airbags
- Remote anti-theft alarm system
- Daytime running lights
- Engine immobilizer
- Auto delay off headlamps
- LED headlamp
- 2 front headrests
- Passenger airbag deactivation switch
- Front seatbelt pretensioners
- Stability control
- Traction control
- Electronic brakeforce distribution
- Front integrated headrests
- Tire pressure monitoring
Interior
Front Seats
- 8 -way power passenger seat
- 8 -way power driver seat
- Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- Premium leather
- Sport front seats
Power Features
- Remote power door locks
- Power mirrors
Convenience
- Cargo net
- Front console with storage
- Front door pockets
- Remote trunk release
- Retained accessory power
- Electric speed-proportional power steering
- 12V front power outlet(s)
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Transmission controls on steering wheel
Comfort
- Interior air filtration
- Dual zone climate controls – driver and passenger
- Alloy and leather trim on center console
- Alloy and leather trim on dash
- Alloy and leather trim on doors
- Front reading lights
- Alloy trim on shift knob
- Leather and alloy steering wheel
- Front floor mats
- Passenger vanity mirror
Instrumentation
- Clock
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- External temperature display
- Low fuel level warning
In Car Entertainment
- 6 total speakers
- AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
- Auxiliary audio input and iPod/iPhone integration
- 2 subwoofer(s)
- Radio data system
Telematics
- Pre-wired for phone
- Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will be announced the MSRP: From $225,000.
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