Ferrari 458 Italia

[Senor Ed]

F430 replacement has just been officially revealed here:

http://carpoint.com.au/news/2009/sports/ferrari/f430-replacement-gets-model-name-16023


I personally am a fan except of the back...

[Hackstra]

Nice, looks like an enzo slightly

[Neeko]

*creams* god damn it thats hot!

[hazrd]

very sleek .. doesnt look like itll fit a 6"3 storf in it though :(

[Vectracious]

I think I prefer the F430! :o

[MatsHolden]

I think I prefer the F430! :o

I know what you mean.

I do like this new design, but there's something awkward about the meeting of the rear flare into the door and the crease line coming from the rear view mirror.

[tomtom]

give it time. It'll grow on you...and if youre lucky, IN you.

lol. No i dont know what thats suppose to mean. Some sort of sexual innuendo i spose.

[btm]

i likey!

[Ice]

Very nice, ide drive it :) .... perhaps they will give back my astra deposit...pffffft I may be able to buy the wheels then, haha

[Vectracious]

pffffft I may be able to buy the wheels then, haha

you mean wheel (singular :p )

[Greg K]

'panda eyes' on the back look a bit wierd. i still wouldnt say no to driving one though!

[Calibrated]

pocket change. i'll have 3

[Wraith]

Love it ! if only I had the spare cash...

Looks advanced and that's just the way a new model Fezza should look when 1st released...:)

If I can pick on one thing, it would be the triple zorst pipe layout at the rear, odd number and looks odd too...or maybe it's a new trend thing as even the Lexus LF-A has the same thing at least it looks a bit better arranged in a triangle shape layout...

[btm]

check out the discs!! they'd stop a freight train!

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=64607&vf=17&GalleryType=2&ImageID=6&ReferringArticleID=-1

[Neeko]

those are some impressive brakes. most likely the size of my complete rim lol
i love the look of this car

[Wraith]

Check out the full specs...

I love this thing even more now !!!!

Faaark I'd love to own one - can always dream away :smile2:





Yesterday we brought you the first look, now we look under the skin of the Italian exotic

It's been half a decade in the making, it incorporates cutting edge Formula One technology and it's drop dead gorgeous.

Meet Ferrari's new 458 Italia.

Powered by a new 4.5-litre V8 engine that generates peak power of 425kW at an impossibly high 9000rpm, Ferrari's new golden child throws down the gauntlet, challenging the likes of Porsche and Lamborghini to lift their games.

Tipping the scales at just 1380kg, the newest Italian supercar showcases the brand’s focus on weight reduction and according to Ferrari creates "an almost symbiotic relationship between driver and car."

It's an entirely new car in every respect: new engine, design, aerodynamics, ergonomics, suspension, the list goes on.

As the photos show, the new car certainly stands out, displaying the kind of exotic style that will be highly sought after in the world's trendiest strips. But before we get too carried away with the design, let's look at the cold hard numbers.

Powertrain

The Ferrari 458 Italia, whose numerical designation relates to the size of the engine and its cylinder count, is powered by a 4.5-litre V8 engine that outputs 425kW at 9000rpm and 540Nm of torque at 6000rpm.

Ferrari's claimed benchmark performance figures are astonishing: zero to 100km/h in "less than" 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 325km/h, which is more than 200mph in the old money.

Ferrari's latest eight-pot screamer has a sky-high 12.5:1 compression ratio and is the company's first mid-mounted direct injection engine. The figure of 94kW per litre of displacement is not only a new benchmark for Ferrari "but also for the entire market segment" claims the official media statement.

The power and torque from the Ferrari 458 Italia's highly-strung V8 engine is delivered to the rear wheels via the same seven-speed dual-clutch transmission used in the California "which increases performance whilst providing very smooth shifts even at full throttle".

According to Ferrari, the gear ratios were developed to match the engine's torque curve which gives the car strong acceleration even at lower engine speeds but also makes the car more efficient than its precedessor, the F430.

Ferrari's new 458 Italia uses a claimed average of 13.7L/100km, which is greener than most FPV and HSV V8 models, and it spits out 320 grams of CO2 per km.

Faster and greener, the 458 is also leaner, weighing 1380kg dry, and has a weight distribution of 42:62, front to rear. It measures 4.52 metres long and 1.93 metres wide, and is very low at just .121 metres. It has a wheelbase of 2.65 metres.

Design

The design of the new Ferrari is equal parts aggression and exotica, with sculpted flanks, a dynamic front end and a very curvaceous profile.

However it's the smaller touches that give the car its visual edge, seen in design cues like the unconventional triple exhaust pipes, the 'hidden' air intakes at the trailing edges of the side windows, the unique door handles and the small 'aeroelastic' winglets near the headlights, which Ferrari says help to "generate downforce and, as speed rises, deform to reduce the section of the radiator inlets and cut drag".

As well as an exercise in automotive art, the new V8 Ferrari's design contributes to its aerodynamic efficiency, able to create 140 kilograms of downforce at 200km/h thanks to its integrated design and things like flat underbody.

Chassis

Matching the new V8 engine and seven-speed F1 gearbox are a range of features designed to make the 458 Italia a serious track day tool, but also something that can be driven on a regular basis.

As Ferrari explains, "…the 458 Italia is designed for owners for whom the priority is uncompromising on-road performance with occasional track day capability, but who still demand a car that is useable in day-to-day driving like all Ferrari’s recent models."

The aluminium chassis was developed using aerospace manufacturing and bonding methods to ensure light weight but supreme rigidity, which combines with twin wishbone suspension at the front and a multi-link set-up at the rear tuned to deliver "extremely rapid turn-in and body control whilst maintaining superior ride comfort".

Ferrari has also upgraded the E-Diff and F1-Trac electronic driving aids, which are now controlled by the one ECU (electronic control unit). According to Ferrari, this change alone results in a 32 per cent improvement in longitudinal acceleration when exiting corners, while also increasing control at the car's grip limit.

Without giving any details of the braking hardware Ferrari have revealed the 458 Italia has the ability to come to a halt from a speed of 100km/h in just 32.5 metres.

The car rides on 20-inch wheels front and rear shod with 235/35 ZR20 front and 295/35 ZR20 rear tyres respectively.

Interior

One of the most intriguing aspects of the new Ferrari is the interior, primarily because almost all car controls, including the side indicators are now located on steering wheel.

Based on race-car designs, the new steering wheel and dashboard were developed with direct input from seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher. Ferrari claims that the "revolutionary ergonomics" create a more practical and versatile vehicle. See the video clip at the bottom of the page for a closer look at the interior.

The Ferrari 458 Italia will land in Australian and New Zealand dealerships in mid-2010, but the local importer says that orders are already in double digits.

The 458 Italia will be more expensive that the $472,000 California, and don't expect much change from $500K.

More to come

This information is only the start of 458 Italia revelations with Ferrari’s micro-site for the car indicating three more announcements through August and September.

'Concept and Innovation' details will be released on August 12 by Dany Bahar, Senior Vice President Commercial and Brand, and Roberto Fedeli, Technical Director.

August 26 will see further info on behind the car’s styling with Paolo Pininfarina, Chairman of Pininfarina.

The final instalment will be ‘Performance’ with none other than Michael Schumacher September 2.

Technical specifications

Dimensions
Length 4527 mm (178.2 in.)
Width 1937 mm (76.3 in.)
Height 1213 mm (47.8 in.)
Wheelbase 2650 mm (104.3 in.)
Dry weight 1380 kg (3042 lbs)*
Weight/power ratio 2,42 kg/CV (7.16 lbs/kW)
Weight distribution fr/r 42%/58%

Engine
Type V8 – 90°
Displacement 4499 cc (274.5 cu in.)
Maximum power 570 CV (425 kW)** @ 9000 rpm
Maximum torque 540 Nm (398 lbs/ft) @ 6000 rpm
Specific power output 127 CV/l
Compression ratio 12.5:1

Tyres
Front 235/35 ZR20 8.5”
Rear 295/35 ZR20 10.5”

Performance
Maximum speed >325 km/h (>202 mph)
0-100 km/h <3.4 s
Fuel consumption + emissions
Fuel consumption*** 13.7 l/100 km
Emissions*** 320 g CO2/km

Gearbox
Dual-clutch, 7-speed F1

Electronics
E-Diff3, F1-Trac, high-performance ABS
* With forged wheels and Racing seats
** Including 5 CV of ram effect
*** Combined cycle (ECE+EUDC

[Neeko]

yeah i definitely want one... or 2 :)
i must admit it does come across as very exotic. Exotic and incredibly fast! only screams to 9000rpm :rolleyes:

I love this line
"an almost symbiotic relationship between driver and car."

your gonna feel like having sex with this thing

[btm]

peak power @ 9,000rpm... sounds like my bike!!

[Wraith]

yeah i definitely want one... or 2 :)
i must admit it does come across as very exotic. Exotic and incredibly fast! only screams to 9000rpm :rolleyes:

I love this line
"an almost symbiotic relationship between driver and car."

your gonna feel like having sex with this thing

Oh yeah....I've already wet my pants over this thing :o

It's got everything a mad car enthusiast could ever want in dream car and especially for me, it's topped off with an advanced high tech V8 powerplant...aaaaarrrrrrgggghhhhhh :eek1:

I need more tissues....

[Wraith]

peak power @ 9,000rpm... sounds like my bike!!

To achieve 425kw from an N/A displacement of 4.5ltrs, the rev limit is obviously going to be very high...

When I was reading through the literature, before I got to that part, I was already thinking this engine must rev to over 10,000rpm or something, so wasn't surprised when 9,000rpm was indicated :)

Ferrari is putting more and more of its F1 engine technology into each new model...good on them :cornut:

[Ice]

you mean wheel (singular :p )


haha (chuckles to self)

[SA33DS]

Looks like the love child of the f430 and enzo.....

[Wraith]

Looks like the love child of the f430 and enzo.....

And the result is a beautiful babe :D

That could be the only result of a synergy between an Enzo and an F430 :)

[sooty]

love it in the front on pic, hate the side on and rear. I'll prob get flamed for it, but side on it even looks a bit like a lotus in its proportions.
So as long as it's someone looking in their rear view mirror at you...it's fine :p

[Wraith]

love it in the front on pic, hate the side on and rear. I'll prob get flamed for it, but side on it even looks a bit like a lotus in its proportions.
So as long as it's someone looking in their rear view mirror at you...it's fine :p

Not at all Ain, everybody has their own individuality and individual tastes, we can't all like exactly the same things all of the time :)

One thing to keep in mind though and it always catches me out - all cars seem to always look much better in the flesh than in any pics :)

[xplosv57]

Another Fezza masterpiece i can't afford!!!

It looks so hot though, keeps the good design bits of the F430 and makes it so much better!!

[sooty]

How it sounds...;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjzIq8HIu7c&feature=popular

[Wraith]

How it sounds...;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjzIq8HIu7c&feature=popular

I don't think there's ever been a V8 engine type made that didn't sound fantastic...

In fact the 'yesteryear' old school V8's are IMHO the best sounding of all, even hornier than any of these newer ones...the 'more staggered' firing order of those older V8's produces the most awesome sound...IMO the best of any engine configuration :)

Long live the V8 :cornut:

[Neeko]

Ferrarihttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif (http://www.dieselstation.com/cars/ferrari-458-italia-new-a1945.html#) 458 Italia, the two-seater mid-rear engined berlinetta, is the latest addition to the Prancing Horse's history. Ferrari 458 Italia is expected to be unveiled at the upcoming 2009 Frankfurt Auto Showhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/mag-glass_10x10.gif (http://www.dieselstation.com/cars/ferrari-458-italia-new-a1945.html#). The result of the Ferrari engineers’ endeavours can be summed up in to two simple statistics which together perfectly encapsulate the Ferrari 458 Italia’s exceptional performance: 0-100 km/h acceleration in under 3.4 seconds and a maximum speed in excess of 325 km/h.


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I can not even explain how much I love this car.
The gods created this masterpiece.

high res: http://www.dieselstation.com/wallpapers/albums/Ferrari/458-Italia/Ferrari-458-Italia-04.jpg

[BEK-46P]

Not really a fan of the front end, sorta reminds me of the old Dino Ferrari. But hey, on the whole, it's pant-wettingly good. The profile is sexy-as, and the back end reminds me of the Corvette.

[Wraith]

The only thing I'd change on this car is the triple exhaust, that's the only thing that dosn't work for me from a visual perspective, the rest of it is pure and almost perfect sex on wheels :eek1: and I'm sure the driving experience would be automotive heaven...

So wish I could have one :cryin:

[Neeko]

it has my taillights as its headlights :D the 2 rows of LEDs

agree with the exhaust

[MatsHolden]

The only thing I'd change on this car is the triple exhaust, that's the only thing that dosn't work for me from a visual perspective,

Visual cue back to the F40.

[Wraith]

Visual cue back to the F40.

And it should've been left back with the F40 IMHO...

Only my opinion, I'm sure alot of others will like it :)

[Neeko]

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[gmonkey]

i just heard a f430 gunning it last night on reid highway over here... lets just say it sounds better on tv/movies... i was really disappointed with the noise, i was expecting a high pitched screaming v8 instead it was rather.. commodore droney..

audi r8 on the other hand sounds beautiful!!!!!!!!

[Wraith]

i just heard a f430 gunning it last night on reid highway over here... lets just say it sounds better on tv/movies... i was really disappointed with the noise, i was expecting a high pitched screaming v8 instead it was rather.. commodore droney..

audi r8 on the other hand sounds beautiful!!!!!!!!

I see F430's on weekly basis :)

There's one always up and down my area in Taylors Lakes and on most Friday nights when I'm out in the City, I always park my vert next to an F430 Scudderia, reg. plates CATIVO (that's Italian for cheeky or naughty LOL) in the Hyatt Hotel underground car park :)

Oh and the sound of the Scudderia is way different to your typical droning V8, it's high pitched screamer like without much bass to it...

[xplosv57]

Well i spotted the NEW Ferrari 458 Italia, on Chapel St last week, god what a hot piece of ass, sounds unreal too!!!

[Neeko]

Well i spotted the NEW Ferrari 458 Italia, on Chapel St last week, god what a hot piece of ass, sounds unreal too!!!
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