Trevor Longman
08-02-09, 10:45 PM
Ferrari unveiled the new 458 Italia a few days ago. Personally I love the way it looks but not everyone I've talked to does.
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/28/officially-official-ferrari-announces-the-458-italia/
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/090030car-1280.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/090031car-1280.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/090029car-1280.jpg
Ferrari 458 Italia – 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
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)
This car is replacing the F430 and will presumably next year become the base for the new Ferrari GT2 le mans car. It produces 562 HP and 398 ft/lbs of torque. Thoughts?
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/28/officially-official-ferrari-announces-the-458-italia/
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/090030car-1280.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/090031car-1280.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/090029car-1280.jpg
Ferrari 458 Italia – 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
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)
This car is replacing the F430 and will presumably next year become the base for the new Ferrari GT2 le mans car. It produces 562 HP and 398 ft/lbs of torque. Thoughts?