Future
What: A two-seat sporty coupe
When: Will officially launch at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 2009, and expected to go on sale in early 2010
Price: Reviewers forecast that its price will start between $200,000 and $220,000
New for 2010
The all-new Ferrari F458 Italia is the successor to the much-loved F430. Apart from its performance components and a glimpse at its design, auto writers know very little about the Italia. However, more information will surely be made available at its official unveiling in September 2009.
What the Auto Press Says
The automotive press has yet to test drive the 2010 Ferrari F458 Italia, but buzz is building.
Here's what the press has to say about the 2010 Ferrari F458 Italia:
- "This is it. The Ferrari 458 Italia, the 562 HP replacement for the F430 and the latest prancing pony to make you ache with automotive lust." -- Jalopnik
- "The 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia also makes a statement about speed. The 458 Italia is faster than the high-performance 430 Scuderia, which was not only faster than the F430 but also the Enzo, Ferrari's last hypercar." -- Edmunds
- "The Pininfarina-designed shell is sure to spark controversy among those particularly fond of classic Ferrari styling: the company calls it a 'complete departure from the past.' The futuristic look is sculpted, according to the company, to aerodynamic requirements." -- Car and Driver
Key Details
The Ferrari F458 Italia features a 4.5-liter V8 engine that produces 570 horsepower at 9,000 rpm and 398 pound-feet of torque at 6,000 rpm -- with over 80 percent of its torque available from 3,250 rpm. A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission is standard. According to Ferrari, the F458 has a top speed of 202 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in under 3.4 seconds.
Other standard features include a twin wishbone suspension in the front and a multi-link set-up in the rear, as well as a high-performance ABS braking system with carbon-ceramic discs. An E-Diff and F1-Trach system provide enhanced traction and stability. The Italia's body is all-aluminum.
Check back for more details on the 2010 Ferrari F458 Italia.