Seeing the Ferrari 458 Speciale up close at the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show and reading its specs shows any visitor to the German car show that this is the fastest V8 powered Ferrari ever made but a static display can’t showcase the car’s performance only the official video we’re bringing you here can do that.
It goes without saying that this new Ferrari is based on the Ferrari 458 Italia so it’s powered by the same 4.5 litre V-8 found in the Italia. With this car Ferrari has produced their fastest naturally aspirated machine to date. The mid-mounted direct-injection engine produces 597bhp and 398lb ft of torque. Its acceleration is a stunning 3.0 seconds to 62mph and the top speed is equally impressive at 202mph, although that’s no faster than the Italia.
The Prancing Horse claim that the 458 Speciale has lapped the Fiorano test track at 1min 23.5sec, 1.5sec, which is quicker than the Italia has managed around there but half a second slower than the F12 Berlinetta. Aside from the horsepower upgrade the 458 Speciale’s lap time also comes from aero upgrades including the moveable aerodynamic flaps which are shown moving in the video to create downforce or to reduce drag whether the car’s in the corners or on the straight. Ferrari’s Side Slip Angle Control also accounts for some of the performance as it optimises torque through the traction control system.
Ferrari hasn’t yet announced the price but we’re expecting the Ferrari 458 Speciale to be £30,000 more than the 458 Italia’s base price of £178,526.
via EUROCARBLOG
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