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Videos: Ferrari 458 Italia

July 29th 2009 18:00

For those of you like myself who swiftly began imagining the sweet sounds of the all-new Ferrari 458 Italia just 24 hours ago, two videos featuring just that has made its way onto cyberspace.

The first video even offers an early glimpse of the new Fezza's cockpit-like interior while both clips offers what we've all been dying to hear - the sonorous noise of the 458 Italia's 4.5-litre V8 engine gunning it to 9,000rpm. It must also be noted that the new seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission changes cogs like Schumacher on bloody steroids!

Turn up the speakers and enjoy!

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Ferrari 458 Italia unveiled

July 28th 2009 18:00

Ferrari has finally unveiled the latest incarnation of their famous mid-engined V8 model and replacement for the F430. Due for its grand public viewing in September's Frankfurt Motor Show, details including pictures of the all-new Ferrari 458 Italia have emerged and we have our hands on a cracker!

The newest Prancing Horse model, 458 Italia, is named after the traditional figure representing the displacement and number of cylinders and the name of its homeland. The new engine, a 4.5-litre V8 with direct injection technology is an absolute gem and develops a mighty 425 kW at a screaming 9000 rpm. Maximum torque is a hefty 540 Nm at 6000 rpm with over 80 per cent of which is available from 3250 rpm - perfect for driveability.

Equipped with the same seven-speed dual-clutch transmission as the California GT, Ferrari engineers have developed specific, sportier gear ratios to match the power and torque curves of the new V8, guaranteeing high torque even at lower engine speeds and allowing the car to reach its maximum speed in top gear.

Thus the 0-100 km/h sprint is over before you can say "hallelujah" in under 3.4 seconds and a top speed in excess of 325 km/h.

This new Ferrari is also greener than ever before with fuel consumption at just 13.7L/100 km (combined cycle) and CO2 emissions of 320 g/km - both of which are class leading figures.

Designed by Pininfarina, the Ferrari 458 Italia features a compact and aerodynamic shape honed in the same wind tunnels as an F1 car. The front features a single opening for the front grille and side air intakes, with aerodynamic sections and profiles designed to direct air to the coolant radiators and the new flat underbody. The nose also sports small aeroelastic winglets which generate downforce and, as speed rises, deform to reduce the section of the radiator inlets and cut drag. The rear features an F1-style diffuser and a centrally-mounted, three-pipe exhaust system that produces a sonorous V8 symphony.

The Ferrari 458 Italia will arrive in Australia in mid-2010.

The Official Ferrari Press Release:

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.

A two-seater berlinetta, the Ferrari 458 Italia, as is now traditional for all Ferrari's road-going cars, benefits hugely from the company's Formula 1 experience. This is particularly evident in the speed and precision with which the car responds to driver inputs and in the attention focused on reducing internal friction in the engine for lower fuel consumption than the F430, despite the fact that both overall displacement and power have increased. However, Ferrari's track experience makes its presence felt in the 458 Italia not only in terms of pure technological transfer but also on a more emotional level, because of the strong emphasis on creating an almost symbiotic relationship between driver and car. The 458 Italia features an innovative driving environment with a new kind of steering wheel and dashboard that is the direct result of racing practice. Once again input from Michael Schumacher - who was involved from the very start of the 458 Italia project - played an invaluable part.

The Ferrari 458 Italia's Pininfarina design provides further evidence of the complete departure from the past that this new car hails. The Ferrari 458 Italia has a compact, aerodynamic shape, underscoring the concepts of simplicity, efficiency and lightness that inspired the project. As with every Ferrari, the car's styling has been very heavily influenced by the requirements for aerodynamic efficiency, as can be seen from the downforce of 140 kg at 200km/h generated by the new model. The front features a single opening for the front grille and side air intakes, with aerodynamic sections and profiles designed to direct air to the coolant radiators and the new flat underbody. The nose also sports small aeroelastic winglets which generate downforce and, as speed rises, deform to reduce the section of the radiator inlets and cut drag.

The new 4499 cc V8 is the first Ferrari direct injection engine to be mid-rear mounted. It has a very low piston compression height typical of racing engines which contributed to achieving its compression ratio of 12.5:1. Equipped with the traditional flat-plane crankshaft, the engine delivers 570 CV at 9000 rpm and, with an outstanding power output of 127 CV/litre, sets a new benchmark not only for the whole Ferrari range and the history of company, but also for the entire market segment. Maximum torque is 540 Nm at 6000 rpm, over 80 per cent of which is available from 3250 rpm. Specific torque is a record 120 Nm/litre. However, what is truly extraordinary is the amount of torque available while still maintaining high levels of power at low revs.

The car's soundtrack is also typical Ferrari, with an exciting, powerful growl emerging from the engine before it channels through to the exhaust's three rear tailpipes.

The 458 Italia is equipped with the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission which increases performance whilst providing very smooth shifts even at full throttle. The engineers have developed specific, sportier gear ratios to match the power and torque curves of the new V8, guaranteeing high torque even at lower engine speeds and allowing the car to reach its maximum speed in top gear.

This new Ferrari is also a major leap forward when it comes to cutting emissions. Despite the fact that the new engine is significantly more powerful than the V8s that preceded it, the Ferrari 458 Italia produces just 320 g/km of CO2 and fuel consumption is 13.7 l/100 km (combined cycle), the best in the entire segment.

The engineers also focused on weight reduction during the design phase for similar reasons. Consequently, the Ferrari 458 Italia has a dry weight of 1380 kg with a power-to-weight ratio of 2.42 kg/CV. Weight distribution is also optimal with 58 per cent over the rear axle. The result of the engineers' endeavours can be summed up in to two simple statistics which together perfectly encapsulate the Ferrari 458 Italia's exceptional performance: 0-100 km/h acceleration in under 3.4 seconds and a maximum speed in excess of 325 km/h.

For the new chassis, once more in aluminium, Maranello's engineers incorporated various types of advanced alloys along with aerospace industry-derived manufacturing and bonding techniques.

With regard to vehicle dynamics, the Ferrari 458 Italia's suspension features twin wishbones at the front and a multi-link set-up at the rear tuned for maximum roadholding and superlative handling. Along with a more direct steering ratio, the 458 Italia thus offers extremely rapid turn-in and body control whilst maintaining superior ride comfort.

The integration of the E-Diff and F1-Trac (now controlled by the same ECU) and their respective mappings is even greater, resulting in a 32 per cent increase in longitudinal acceleration out of corners compared to previous models. The evolution of the control logic, with even faster and more accurate calculation of levels of grip, ensures even greater roadholding, better handling and ease of control on the limit.

The same ECU also governs the high-performance ABS, providing even more precise control over the logic threshold and greater efficiency. The brakes also feature a prefill function whereby the pistons in the callipers move the pads into contact with the discs on lift off to minimise delay in the brakes being applied. This combined with the ABS has cut the 100-0 km/h braking distance to a mere 32.5 metres.

The Ferrari 458 Italia's interior is another area of the car that exalts its sporty personality. The driver is welcomed by a new layout and a revolutionary ergonomic interface where the main controls are all clustered on the steering wheel.

With the Ferrari 458 Italia, Maranello has brought a highly distinctive new car to its 8-cylinder range. The company now offers two models that share a common, race-derived DNA, both exceptionally sporty and fun to drive in true Ferrari tradition, but aimed at two very different kinds of client. While the Ferrari California was created for owners requiring a more versatile sports car with a practical edge, the 458 Italia is designed for owners for whom the priority is uncompromising on-road performance with occasional track day capability, but who still demand a car that is useable in day-to-day driving like all Ferrari's recent models.

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)

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Ferrari California arrives downunder

June 10th 2009 15:00

Thirteen months after its grand unveiling on the internet, the Ferrari California GT hard-top convertible will be delivered to a select group of Aussie customers later this month

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Ferrari goes green with Bio-fuel F430 Spider

January 15th 2008 10:15

As part of Ferrari's 60th Anniversary Celebrations, researchers at Maranello have developed an engine powered by the bio-fuel E85 for the F430 Spider

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AIMS: Ferrari F430 coupe and convertible

November 6th 2007 07:00

A pair of scarlet red Ferrari F430 coupe and spider (convertible) were present at the Australian International Motor Show and they were arguably the main attention grabbers at the Ferrari stand

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AIMS: Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano and Samantha Steele

November 5th 2007 07:58

A stunning black example of the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano accompanied by the equally gorgeous game show model Samantha Steele made an appearance at the Australian International Motor Show

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2008 Ferrari FXX Evoluzione

October 30th 2007 06:00

Ferrari have unveiled a new, modified version of the FXX Enzo-based supercar at the Ferrari World Finals at Mugello race track in Italy

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Ferrari F430 Scuderia Road Tested!

September 28th 2007 05:52

UK motoring authority CAR magazine has been one of, if not, the first batch of motoring journalists to sample one of the finest supercars of the year, the Ferrari F430 Scuderia
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Novitec Rosso Ferrari F430 Tu Nero

September 14th 2007 05:58

From the same aftermarket tuner that brought us the stunning Ferrari F430 Bi-Compressor Evoluzione is the jaw-dropping Ferrari F430 Tu Nero

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Exclusive footage of the Ferrari F430 Scuderia

September 7th 2007 05:30

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Despite the official unveiling of the awesome Ferrari F430 Scuderia at the Frankfurt Motor Show by F1 legend Michael Schumacher just days away, the corporate big-wigs at Maranello could not resist unveiling the car - secretly and privately - to a select bunch of what we assume would be super VIPs at Ferrari HQ

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Ferrari unveils the new Ferrari F430 Scuderia

July 19th 2007 05:05

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Ferrari's latest track weapon to tackle the likes of the Porsche 911 GT3RS for supremacy is the F430 Scuderia

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Ferrari sets new Guinness World Record!

June 12th 2007 04:55

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Ferrari set a new world record for the Largest Parade of Ferrari cars over the weekend (June 9) when 385 of the famous scarlet red automobiles lined up at the Silverstone race-track in the UK

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