ITALIA - Ferrari’s innovative new V8

ITALIA - Ferrari’s innovative new V8

The 458 Italia is the latest incarnation of the mid-rear engined berlinetta and will be unveiled at the next Frankfurt Motor Show

Maranello, July 28th 2009 – While it’s true that every Ferrari is innovative by definition, it’s equally true that in the course of the Prancing Horse’s history, certain cars have marked a genuine departure from the current range. This is very much the case with the Ferrari 458 Italia, which is a massive leap forward from the company’s previous mid-rear engined sports cars.

The new model is a synthesis of style, creative flair, passion and cutting-edge technology, characteristics for which Italy as a nation is well-known. For this reason Ferrari chose to add the name of its homeland to the traditional figure representing the displacement and number of cylinders.

The Ferrari 458 Italia is a completely new car from every point of view: engine, design, aerodynamics, handling, instrumentation and ergonomics, just to name a few.


Base Price: [expected to start at 150,000]





Ferrari 458 Italia Specifications


Body
Wheelbase 2650 mm (104.3 in.)
Chassis

Tires Front 235/35 ZR20 8.5”
Tires Rear 295/35 ZR20 10.5”
Engine

Type: V8 – 90°
Compression Ratio 12.5:1
Engine & Transmission

Displacement cu in (cc): 4499 cc (274.5 cu in.)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 570 CV (425 kW)** @ 9000 rpm
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 540 Nm (398 lbs/ft) @ 6000 rpm
Exterior

Length 4527 mm (178.2 in.)
Width 1937 mm (76.3 in.)
Height 1213 mm (47.8 in.)
Performance

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) <3.4 s
Emissions 320 g CO2/km
Fuel Consumption 13.7 l/100 km