FERRARI 458 ITALIA REVIEWS SPECIFICATIONS

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FERRARI 458 ITALIA Reviews

       The all-new Ferrari 458 Italia won't be shown in public until September's Frankfurt Motor Show, but the official details were released early this morning. A new direct-injected 4.5-liter V8 ups the ante underhood, pumping out 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. The redline? A screaming 9,000 rpm.

         Ferrari 458 gets a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox that directs power to the rear axle. Much has been done to reduce internal friction within the new V8, in addition aerodynamic drag improvements. As a result, the Ferrari 458 Italia's gas mileage improves to a combined 17.1 mpg (US) on the EU test cycle. As this is a Ferrari, talk of fuel consumption really does seem somewhat pointless, anyway. No mention of incorporating any type of KERS hybrid system has been made thus far.

     Ferrari 458 Italia's aluminum structure helps keep weight under control -- it tips the scales at just 3,042 pounds dry. So, we know you're wondering: How quick is it? Based on specs at least, this new coupe does't disappoint. Acceleration to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes just 3.4 seconds, and this will be the first volume production Ferrari V8 to top the 200 mph barrier, with a top whack of 202 mph.

FERRARI 458 ITALIA Specifications

Base Price   
: $229,825
Drivetrain    
: Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs)    
: 3042
City (MPG)    
: TBD
Hwy (MPG)    
: TBD
Horsepower    
: 550@9000
Torque (lb-ft)    
: 398@6000
Wheelbase    
: 104.3
Length (in.)    
: 178.2
Width (in.)    
: 76.3
Height (in.)    
: 47.8