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Old 07-28-2009 | 07:57 AM
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Satan returns or Ferrari 458 Italia Revealed

Ferrari 458 Italia Revealed
0-100 km/h in under 3.4 seconds

Ferrari 458 Italia
by Michael Gauthier
July 28, 2009 2:14 PM
Filed Under: European, Ferrari, Supercars
Ferrari has officially taken the wraps off their highly anticipated F430 replacement, the 458 Italia.

Described as a "massive leap forward" and a "genuine departure from the current range", Ferrari considers the new supercar to be "a synthesis of style, creative flair, passion and cutting-edge technology."

Boasting a futuristic Pininfarina design, the 458 Italia has a compact aerodynamic shape which helps to reduce drag and improve downforce (which is 140 kg at 200km/h). The front end features a bold grille which houses small aero-elastic winglets "which generate downforce and, as speed rises, deform to reduce the section of the radiator inlets and cut drag." Elsewhere, the car features small openings between the hood and headlights for added engine cooling. Out back, the 458 has aggressive rear end which houses a massive diffuser, California-style taillights, and three center-mounted exhaust tips.

Power comes from a new direct injected 4499 cc V8 engine that produces 570 CV (at 9000 rpm) and 540 Nm of torque (at 6000 rpm, with over 80% available from 3250 rpm). This is backed up by a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission which has been specially engineered to match the power and torque curves of the new V8. Ferrari estimates the 458 Italia will rocket from 0-100 km/h in under 3.4 seconds, before hitting a top speed in excess of 325 km/h (202 mph).

Riding on a lightweight aluminum chassis (the car has a dry weight of 1380 kg/3042 lbs), the 458 Italia boasts a 42/58 weight distribution which promises to deliver outstanding driving dynamics. This is further backed up by a twin wishbone front suspension and a multi-link rear set-up. Ferrari also equipped the car with an advanced direct steering system, updated versions of E-Diff and F1-Trac which offer a 32% increase in longitudinal acceleration, and a high performance braking system which cuts the car's 100-0 km/h braking distance to a short 32.5 meters (106.6 feet).

As with all Ferraris, the 458 Italia features numerous lessons learned from company's Formula 1 racing efforts. One of the key improvements is a reduction internal engine friction which helps to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. Thanks to this racing derived knowledge, the car has fuel consumption rating of 13.7L/100 km while CO2 emissions are 320 g/km. Elsewhere, the company added a unique racing-inspired steering wheel and dashboard which slope down and away from the driver to minimize distractions.

Look for more information and details to be released closer to the 458's official unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show.


http://www.worldcarfans.com/10907282...talia-revealed











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Old 07-28-2009 | 08:01 AM
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Old 07-28-2009 | 08:43 AM
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italians just do it better :P
technically sicilians do it best :D but since we dont make cars, i'll leave that out
Old 07-28-2009 | 09:16 AM
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That is sssssswwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eettttttttttttt!
Old 07-28-2009 | 09:17 AM
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Are those turn signal buttons on the front of the steering wheel? Anyways, I like it!
Old 07-28-2009 | 09:19 AM
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Love the engine, but I'm not a fan of the body. I think it's too plain, yet the features (front/middle/rear/rims) don't go together well. I'm not saying its on par with the Aztec, but I just think they could have made a better looking 430 replacement.
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i can see the Ferrari Califorina touch on the rear fender.
Old 07-28-2009 | 09:27 AM
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Is this replacing the sexy 430? I like this alot, but next to the 430, its gets a runner up.
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Old 07-28-2009 | 10:22 AM
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I just saw that this morning too. Yeah, its replacing the 430. I'm loving it!
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mmmmm, 9000 rpm of V8 goodness *drools*
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Old 07-28-2009 | 12:05 PM
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I love the profile view. The interior looks a bit gimmicky and plasticky from that one shot. The front doesn't seem to match the side view. The oval shapes of the grills and smooth bumper line don't really mesh up with the knife edge cut lines and angles between the hood, doorsill, and rear deck. Maybe if they had a sharp crease down the center of the hood that brought two cut lines together from the front bumper it would be completely badass.

Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crackers but I hope they do a little more tweaking on the front end before it sees production.
Old 07-28-2009 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by shinka~mami
technically sicilians do it best :D but since we dont make cars, i'll leave that out

NO WAY.

Emilians are the best......

BTW...developlemt of the design of this car was conditioned to the necessary request of downforce without external spoilers....

this car is in pure Ferrari's "function BEFORE form" tradition.....

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Old 07-28-2009 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by MattMPS
NO WAY.

Emilians are the best......
bahahahaha lets not get crazy there cutie
Caltanissetta is where it is at

Caltanissetta Sicilia crea solo l'intero pacchetto, guarda, cervello, e le migliori di tutto il corpo. Fidati di me su questo, siamo solo fare meglio!
bacio!

but you can be next best i can kinda share the title. maybe. a little.

the interior isnt my fave either, alot going on, looks like they tried to smash all the cool ideas onto a space just not big enough simply cuz they didnt want to let one single idea go lol.
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Old 07-28-2009 | 01:49 PM
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love the car.. hate all the items they've put on the steering wheel
Old 07-28-2009 | 01:51 PM
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Old 07-28-2009 | 01:53 PM
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^you guys fail

los Latinos son los mejores
lmfao, brat its okay, not everyone can be sicilian, latino's are still hawt


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