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Ferrari 458 (F142)

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Product Overview

Ferrari 458 (Type F142) is a mid-size sports car in production from 2009 to 2016. It was available with several tunes of Ferrari's F136 naturally-aspirated V8 engine that displaced 4.5 liters. Unfortunately, the gated manual transmission was discontinued, leaving a 7-speed DCT as the only transmission on offer.
Compared to the F430 that preceded it, the 458 not only lost the manual transmission but is also less elegant. Its long front overhang is also somewhat awkward.
Ferrari emphasizes the acceleration, speed, and handling of the 458, and the vehicle delivered. However, many find that the techno-filled performance is unnecessary for those who enjoy their cars on public roads; however, the loss of elegance is lamentable.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 85%
Pros
  • Superb speed and acceleration
  • Great handling
  • Improved build quality
  • Great DCT transmission
Cons
  • Not more manual transmission
  • Less elegant than prior Ferraris

What external reviewers found

External score 98%
Pros
  • Superb performance
  • Superb stability
  • Fantasticly fast in operation
  • Impressive handling
Cons
  • Not as fast as the Italia
  • Not the fastest
  • Pricier than the Italia
  • No manual gearbox
  • No KERS system
  • Premium sound system

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Specifications

458 Italia458 Speciale

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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 95% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from carmagazine have found:
The new Ferrari 458 Italia is the replacement for the F430. It has a naturally aspirated 4.5-litre dry-sumped V8 that revs to a stratospheric 9000rpm. It can lap the Fiorano circuit in the same 1min 25sec as the stripped-out Scuderia.
Pros
  • Fantastic performance
  • Lots of tech
Cons
  • No manual gearbox
  • No KERS system

References

  1. ^ Ferrari 458 Italia (2009) review. [carmagazine].

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