Merged: Ferrari 430 replacement? - Ferrari 458 Italia

[Testarossa6000]

Not sure if this has previously been posted, but at least a Ferrari bumps the Zonda off top spot in the Enzo thread (last time I looked stunning though it is, it has not earned the right to be considered Ferrari enough to be amoungst the pracing horses!).

Have also heard the rumour that this (F450?) will be first seen at Frankfurt MS. Any spy shots, guys?

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Ferrari Ascari design study from 2005 "New Concepts of the Myth" design challenge

Rumormill churnin' away on Ferrari F430 replacement

by Noah Joseph on Feb 3rd 2009 at 6:58PM

Details may be few and far between, but speculate is rampant on the upcoming successor to the Ferrari F430. The Prancing Horse rarely produces concept cars, but when it does, they make 'em count. So expect some of the green concessions from the Mille Chili concept to appear in the new mid-engine supercar, internally code-named project F142.

The car is likely to feature the direct injection and dual-clutch transmission which debuted in the California, coupled to a regenerative braking system which the company developed in partnership with sister company Magneti Marelli. The supercar, which could pick up the F450 or F470 nameplate depending on the displacement of its high-revving V8 engine (with the possible addition of a turbo or two) is expected to be even lighter than the 430 Scuderia's mill. However, don't expect a Spider version to follow: that mantle's been taken up by the front-engine California. That's about all we can say with or without any degree of certainty at this point, but reports peg the car's debut in October of this year – making the Frankfurt Auto Show a likely venue for the unveiling – with deliveries beginning at the start of next year.

[Source: FerrariChat via Jalopnik]

[zakfourie]

it looks awesome! Ferrari should just be carefull to be too futuristic...

[diego_alunan]

looking good...

[Nova]

Thats a concept shot, isnt it? Actually, the front looks a bit much like the Enzo...Id think that Ferrari would want to make sure their different cars retain their own identity...looks great thou...

[Testarossa6000]

sorry guys if that pic was misleading. I deliberately gave it a caption - was just trying to guess at what it may look like. The pic was one of the design concepts that were done a few years back - displayed at Goodwood that year.

So far, not even a spy pic worthy of posting is available.

[lucaD]

Awesome, that's sweet!
ferrari 355 (ferrari-355.com)

[vagos]

i dont like this car design.........:-??

[thanasis67]

I'd like less glass...:-!

[Testarossa6000]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_609/car_photo_304889_25.jpg

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_609/car_photo_304744_25.jpg

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_609/car_photo_304746_25.jpg

[jkwaggener]

That is soooo sweet!

[Raz]

all i can say is PHWOOOAAAARR!!!!:love

[RedRebel40]

WOOW

[clownshoe]

The final artists renderring or whatever it is, is lazy ! the wheels are from the Audi R8, with a badge super imposed. You can even see the brake calipers saying R8 on them. The Seats are Audi R8 too.

The body looks good though, despite it s big behind !!

[DJN4CER]

wow it looks nice...

[Testarossa6000]

The final artists renderring or whatever it is, is lazy ! the wheels are from the Audi R8, with a badge super imposed. You can even see the brake calipers saying R8 on them. The Seats are Audi R8 too.

The body looks good though, despite it s big behind !!

Yea, like I said on one of my previous posts, I see a lot of AutoExpress and her sister mag's spy shots especially of our cars which are so far off the mark its laughable. I guess, at least they are having a guess and selling mags at the same time.

[DinoFerrari]

http://photos.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_609/car_photo_304745_25.jpg

Looks good!

[ali355]

does anyone else not think it looks quite similar to the Fioravanti F430 that was commissioned by some collector not so long ago?

http://jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2008/08/Ferrari_F430_Custom.jpg

It could be another commissioned reskin of the current f430. The Auto distress photo chop is very lazy!

[redfeverk]

I didnt like that car at all,it kinda looks futuristic.its not usual beautiful ferrariish italian design.
nothing can beat the f430:bow

[Tommy_F]

VIDEO: Ferrari F450 test mule caught in two-minute spy footage


by Noah Joseph on Apr 30th 2009 at 4:56PM Spy Shots

Ferrari F450 spy video


Catching a glimpse inside Ferrari's top-secret Fiorano test track in Maranello is a rare treat. Catching a developmental test mule for an upcoming supercar on video is another matter entirely. But as Ferrari prepares for the anticipated debut of the successor to its F430, the proverbial cat was bound to leap out of the bag.

You'll find the full video after the jump, where you'll be able to discern a few key differences between this and the F430 it replaces. We won't speculate on the cosmetics, as those will all have changed by the time the veil is lifted in Frankfurt, but there are a few mechanical giveaways worth noting. The big air intakes protruding from the rear end, along with the larger exhaust pipes, should help the enlarged, direct-injection V8 eclipse even the 430 Scuderia's 520-horsepower output. A redline approaching 10,000 rpm should also help the cause, which could be managed by the California's seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox to replace the F1-style robotized manual. Follow the jump to watch the footage for yourself.

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source (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/30/ferrari-f450-test-mule-caught-in-two-minute-spy-video/)


It sent chills up my spine :bow :love

And in the second part of the vid, when the car is on public streets, you can clearly see we have a double-decker :-D

[beanie88]

I'm moving to Maranello. Who's with me?

[Testarossa6000]

I'm moving to Maranello. Who's with me?

I'll pitch my tent on the bridge!

[justjesper]

VIDEO: Ferrari F450 test mule caught in two-minute spy footage


by Noah Joseph on Apr 30th 2009 at 4:56PM Spy Shots

Ferrari F450 spy video

Looks good

Spy video, :lol Yes you can see how it's hard for the camera man to get the shot from were he is hiding :rotfl

The track is right next to a road, and any one can stop there and take a look.

YE8slOtBwUA

Sorry for the bad quality

[F2004]

http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezwebin_site/storage/images/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/future_cars_2010_and_beyond/2010_ferrari_f500_car_news/2010_ferrari_f500/2010_ferrari_f500_rendering_1/2148715-1-eng-US/2010_ferrari_f500_rendering_1_gallery_image_large. jpg

[Italian Spirit]

i dont like this car design.........:-??

You can still cancel your order. :-D

[redfeverk]

in the video the car looks normal,not the modern type i thought about.

[bkircher]

In this months automobile mag, they are calling it the F142, not the F450.

[ferrari1.8t]

These are some images that have been floating around the net for a while...

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h255/tonyferrari/2010-ferrari-f450_800x0w.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h255/tonyferrari/2010-ferrari-f450-1_800x0w.jpg

Here is one from this months issue of Road and Track:

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h255/tonyferrari/F450.jpg

....and just for kicks, a shot of the Enzo replacement:

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h255/tonyferrari/fermil_illus_10_1_gallery_image_lar.jpg

Cheers:-)

[Tommy_F]

Thanks, nice renderings but tbh I don't think It will look similar to any of these. It will be much more beautiful!

[montjuic]

all really ugly:giveup

[Curbs]

Auto Motor & Sport illustration:
http://www.automotorsport.se/bigpix/2009/FerrariF450_big.jpg

[Tommy_F]

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ro&u=http://www.topgear.ro/stiri/ferrari-f450-va-avea-550-de-cai-putere&ei=5WAISqS8Fc7N-QaT-dWWAw&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dhttp://www.topgear.ro/stiri/ferrari-f450-va-avea-550-de-cai-putere%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26hs%3DQ1E

TG says it will have 550 HP :-D

[F2004]

The testing machine has been seen out again:

http://carsspyphotos.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/2010ferrarif450.jpg

Obiviously this is nowhere near what the final car will look like.


I still think it'll look like this:

http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezwebin_site/storage/images/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/future_cars_2010_and_beyond/2010_ferrari_f500_car_news/2010_ferrari_f500/2010_ferrari_f500_rendering_1/2148715-1-eng-US/2010_ferrari_f500_rendering_1_gallery_image_large. jpg

[Tommy_F]

No rear wheel? They're really cutting costs! :lol :lol:lol

[Jade]

I want to drive one of those!!

[Testarossa6000]

http://motori.it.msn.com/moto_e_scooter/scoop_auto/article.aspx?cp-documentid=147911012

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[Raz]

lol.. It's got a DDD:lol

[Tommy_F]

Rumormill: More details leak out about new Ferrari F450

by Jonathon Ramsey on Jun 17th 2009 at 2:00PM

We know that Ferrari is working on turbochargers and all-wheel-drive hybrids, and the hybrid portion of that equation could show up as soon as this year's Los Angeles Auto Show. If so, Autocar supposes the car in question will be the new Ferrari F450. As Jaguar has reportedly planned with the XE, Ferrari could show off a hybrid F450 first in order to make an even bigger splash.

Yet even if the production model doesn't show up on dealer floors with some alternative energy system, it is still expected to show off plenty of top tier technology. A "lightweight aluminum structure" will house a seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox, traction control and programming to eliminate understeer, and radiators forward of the front wheels.

The KERS system employed by the Ferrari F1 team and being trialled on that ludicrous 599XX are also slated for the F450, but that will apparently come with the hybrid car and Ferrari thinks customers might not be ready for that yet. For now, the Prancing Horse is said to be working on direct-injection evolutions of its current engines, which it feels will meet Euro emissions standards until 2014.

[Source: Autocar]

source (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/17/rumormill-more-details-leak-out-about-new-ferrari-f450/)

[ali355]

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/23/spy-shots-ferrari-f450-test-mules-caught-undisguised/
Following hot on the heels of spy shots reportedly depicting a Ferrari 599 Spider, the boys over at CzechFerrari.cz have acquired a set of photos of what appears to be a government certification mule for the highly anticipated upcoming Ferrari F450.

Typically, Ferrari test mules run with the previous model's body panels, hiding the shape from the public eye and leaving us guessing at what lurks underneath. These shots are a different story altogether. Although missing the front and rear fascias, these test vehicles show most of the body, the aluminum frame, a bit of the interior and the engine bay – complete with twin-clutch transmission and high-mounted exhaust outlets – giving us what looks to be our closest glimpse at the upcoming replacement for the F430 we've seen yet.

The new V8 supercar is expected to debut at theFrankfurt Auto Show this coming September, with a hybrid variant potentially popping up at the Los Angeles show a few months later. In the meantime, follow the link to check out the photos for yourself.

http://www.czechferrari.cz/clanek/ferrari-f142-new-spy-shots-88/13760/

http://www.czechferrari.cz/image/publisher/images/articles/13772.jpg?w=1024&h=768&m=mm

http://www.czechferrari.cz/image/publisher/images/articles/13767.jpg?w=640&h=451&m=mm

[Tommy_F]

Turbos in the engine bay!! :clap :bow It seems those rumors were true hehe.

[Tommy_F]

by John Neff on Jul 7th 2009 at 12:34PM



Ferrari normally tests its future supercars wearing body panels from the prior version, and so earlier spy shots of the upcoming F450 have all been of mules wearing F430 body panels. Today that ends, as our snoops have caught an honest-to-goodness F450 prototype in its own skin. While still covered in camo that obscures the details, it's evident that the body is taking shape and close to finalization.

While we've reported that the F450 may feature a turbocharged, direct-inject V8 engine and possibly a mild hybrid system based on patents filed by Ferrari, Autocar is reporting that the Prancing Horse intends to launch the F430 successor without those advanced technologies. While Ferrari may unveil a hybrid F450 concept at the LA Auto Show later this year in order to be the first to establish a road-going version of the KERS system used in Formula One, the thought is that customers might not be ready for such a green version of the exotic automaker's best-selling model and that new European emissions standards can initially be met by substantially cutting weight and further developing direct injection for its current crop of engines. Stay tuned as we inch closer to the F450's unveiling later this year.

source (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/07/spy-shots-ferrari-f450-prototype-caught-with-native-body/)

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/TSN_Tommy/F450%20Spy%20Shots/ferrarif450uw2kgp.jpg

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The 3 exhaust pipes look good :clap

Reminds me of the F40:

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/TSN_Tommy/Ferrari-F40-Rear-Red-5-st.jpg
:love

[vagos]

this car should look very nice!!! i like the three exhausts in line miam miam

[tifosi1035]

by John Neff on Jul 7th 2009 at 12:34PM



Ferrari normally tests its future supercars wearing body panels from the prior version, and so earlier spy shots of the upcoming F450 have all been of mules wearing F430 body panels. Today that ends, as our snoops have caught an honest-to-goodness F450 prototype in its own skin. While still covered in camo that obscures the details, it's evident that the body is taking shape and close to finalization.

While we've reported that the F450 may feature a turbocharged, direct-inject V8 engine and possibly a mild hybrid system based on patents filed by Ferrari, Autocar is reporting that the Prancing Horse intends to launch the F430 successor without those advanced technologies. While Ferrari may unveil a hybrid F450 concept at the LA Auto Show later this year in order to be the first to establish a road-going version of the KERS system used in Formula One, the thought is that customers might not be ready for such a green version of the exotic automaker's best-selling model and that new European emissions standards can initially be met by substantially cutting weight and further developing direct injection for its current crop of engines. Stay tuned as we inch closer to the F450's unveiling later this year.

source (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/07/spy-shots-ferrari-f450-prototype-caught-with-native-body/)

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/TSN_Tommy/F450%20Spy%20Shots/ferrarif450uw2kgp.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/TSN_Tommy/F450%20Spy%20Shots/ferrarif450uw6kgp.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/TSN_Tommy/F450%20Spy%20Shots/ferrarif450uw7kgp.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/TSN_Tommy/F450%20Spy%20Shots/ferrarif450uw8kgp.jpg


The 3 exhaust pipes look good :clap

Reminds me of the F40:

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/TSN_Tommy/Ferrari-F40-Rear-Red-5-st.jpg
:love
Ive been in a spin in an F40 once. if Ferrari can make that magic then, they can do it now:-)

[355from SoCal]

I like It.. wow nice

[Asphalt_World]

I am a little worried that Ferrari appear to have fitted those boy racer lights from Halfords that Audi seem so keen on!!!

I just dont like them.

[coysht]

I am a little worried that Ferrari appear to have fitted those boy racer lights from Halfords that Audi seem so keen on!!!

I just dont like them.

I think you mean the DRLs (daytime running lights) which are designed to improve conspicuity of vehicles (ie make them easier to see see) during daytime driving, in the hope of reducing accidents.

I believe that some form of DRL will become mandatory on all cars before too long.

An Audi DRL:

http://www.fourtitude.com/news/uploads/Industry_Tuner_News/037__scaled_600_003.jpg

[F2004]

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Ferrari-Concepts/241830/



Ferrari F450 Spied Again


..The Ferrari F430 replacement has been spied testing again, with the latest photos clearly showing the car's radical front headlight styling.

The car, a disguised prototype of the so-called F450, was spotted undergoing handling tests in northern Italy. It is only the second time the prototype has been spied testing - previously only Ferrari F430-based test mules have been spotted running.

See the full image gallery of the prototype testing, previous test mule spy shots and an artist's rendering of the Ferrari F450 here

The Ferrari F450 will feature a massively enhanced technical spec compared with the outgoing F430.

The F450 will feature engineering ideas from Ferrari’s F1 and GT racing programmes, including radiators ahead of the front wheels, a double-clutch seven-speed transaxle gearbox, understeer-cancelling software and an upgraded version of the Scuderia’s traction control.

The lightweight aluminium structure of the new car will also bring gains over the F430’s rigidity. It is said to reflect Ferrari’s dream of cutting weight to improve handling and emissions, while negating the need for more power.

The F450 may be revealed at December’s LA motor show as a concept featuring a future hybrid powertrain.

But the launch decision is pending while Ferrari fine-tunes the styling of it best-selling model ahead of the sales launch early in 2010.

The supercar was scheduled for an unveiling on 9 September, and its engineering was finished some time ago. But sources say the Pininfarina styling had to be adjusted for aerodynamic reasons and that Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo ordered tweaks back in May.

Unlike the launch of the F430, when both Spider and coupé broke cover at the same time, the F450 will make its debut as a tin-top only. This is partly to give the California more time to establish itself in the market before the harder-edged F450 Spider arrives 18 months after the coupe.

Although the F450 will employ cutting-edge tech, it won’t initially adopt any of the new patents that Ferrari recently applied for, including twin-turbo, direct-injection V8 petrol engines and all-wheel-drive hybrid technologies.

Insiders say that’s partly because buyers might not yet be ready for a hybrid Ferrari with eco-friendly features such as stop-start and energy recovery technology, and partly because the firm is confident it can meet European emissions standards by further developing direct-injection technologies, at least until 2014.

However, Ferrari may unveil a hybrid concept F450 at the LA show. Ferrari feels that it needs to unveil its hybrid concept as quickly as it can to claim road-car ownership of the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) from Formula One. That would give it a head start over Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Toyota and Renault and buy it time to develop road-going versions

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[RED]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/239182/ferraris_new_hybrid_ready_for_action.html

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[RED]

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[z-baumgartner]

beI5ITGPG-o

The best looking car since the 250 gto

[Greig]

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.

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.

[Greig]

Luca di Montezemolo: "The new Ferrari is a tribute to Italy"

We are proud to pay homage to Italy with a fabulous new car which offers truly high performance along with the kind of innovation that no other Ferrari has ever reached.

The new Ferrari is a tribute to Italy and its unique qualities. The creative flair of its people, the quality and style of its products all go to make up a country that is synonymous with excellence.

[F2004]

What a stunning car!!

It even has the moveable wings that were banned in F1!

[RED]

High res pics, sounds, screensavers etc. :-)

http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sport%20Cars/458-Italia/Pages/458-Italia.aspx

[z-baumgartner]

_vrMwC4Clbc

Technical Spec

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vrMwC4Clbc

[Tommy_F]

Woooooaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!! What an awesome looking car! :bow:bow:bow:bow

570 horsepower!!!! :-D:-D:-D:-D:-D:-D

Here (http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/ferrari-458-italia-1/full/)'s some hi-res pics, there is a pit-stop going on @ the Ferrari (http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sport%20Cars/458-Italia/Pages/458-Italia.aspx) site :lol


Again, wow, the styling is totally unexpected, with the strong muscular lines, the front air intake a bit like the 456GT, and the back is just stunning with the triple exhaust...and 570HP, 200+mph :love:love:love:love

(the news about the 458 should be put in a different thread, or this thread should be renamed, thanks)

[chris.gotfunk]

I am in love!!!! :love:love:love

[Yazgaça]

I am in love!!!! :love:love:love
+1 buddy... :thumb:love

[F2004]

What's that Enzo comment,

"My favorite Ferrari is my next one"

[z-baumgartner]

458 Italia Spider Render

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[Tommy_F]

http://i30.tinypic.com/71iwzp.jpg

:love (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/30/cause-you-know-its-coming-ferrari-458-italia-spyder-rendered/)

p.s. wow you can link smilies too, cool :-D

[Tommy_F]

Check here (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/31/would-you-like-your-ferrari-458-italia-in-brown-what-about-purp/) to see the 458 Italia in many colors :-D

I'll take these two:

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/TSN_Tommy/ferrari-458-italia-colors-31.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/TSN_Tommy/ferrari-458-italia-colors-23.jpg

:-D

[F2004]

Very sexy in black.

[vagos]

What a great new car!!!! take a look at the link below!!!

http://speciali.ferrari.com/458italia/index_en.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=en&utm_content=458italia&utm_campaign=090803_La%2Btua%20Estate%20con%20Ferr ari.com&uid=203746917&mid=400355293

amazing car as always!!!

[vagos]

http://speciali.ferrari.com/458italia/index_en.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=en&utm_content=458italia&utm_campaign=090803_La%2Btua%20Estate%20con%20Ferr ari.com&uid=203746917&mid=400355293

here u can see photos it has three rear exhausts!!!! and it sounds great!!!!!!!!:love

by the way it is 570 bhp!!!!! mama miaaaaaaa

[vagos]

i just realised i put it at the wrong forum :oops someone please move it to enzo ferrari forum ?thanks and soorrrrryyyyy

[355from SoCal]

:clap:love8-)

[Dimsa]

This is defenetly one of the best Ferraris ever made.
They wouldnt use the name Ferrari 458 Italia if its not one of the best car they have made:-)

[coysht]

i just realised i put it at the wrong forum :oops someone please move it to enzo ferrari forum ?thanks and soorrrrryyyyy

Moved, but probably needs merging with the "F430 replacement" thread - but I don't think I have "THE POWER" outside of the technical forum.


....edit: seems I can merge threads in the Enzo Forum.....hmmmm, maybe I shouldnt have the power but do.....best keep that one under my hat........

[vagos]

well done coysh m8, i think is very ok now :-)

[F2004]

An actual Ferrari 458 Italia caught on the road!


What you see above is an actual Ferrari 458 Italia, caught out in the open. The new Ferrari was recently unveiled, and the release was accompanied with images that were heavily ‘photoshopped’. The reason why the 458 you see above is finished in white in certain areas, is to prevent anyone from looking at the actual lines of the car, for now.

The Ferrari 458 Italia, powered by a 562HP V8, that is also able to pump out 540Nm of torque, is expected to make its first public appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show, happening next month (17th till 27th). This new Prancing Horse has replaced the Ferrari F430, which is considered by some (including yours truly) as the better looking Ferrari of the two.

http://www.icars.sg/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ferrari-458-italia.jpg

[Dimsa]

I think im in love :love

[coysht]

http://www.icars.sg/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ferrari-458-italia.jpg

Now with the right choice of colours that would make a half decent race livery! :lol

[F2004]

Now with the right choice of colours that would make a half decent race livery! :lol

:lol

Granted the white tape doesn't look great. :lol

[RED]

8-)
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4315/yellowtestcarnocamo.jpg

[Tommy_F]

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[vagos]

great vid tommy f thanks a lot!

[Tifoso]

It's hideous:-E

I'm with F2004: I'll take the F430 instead any day.

[Tommy_F]

Ferrari 458 Italia: Maranello releases more details, pics and video footage

by Noah Joseph on Aug 27th 2009 at 11:39AM


The Frankfurt Motor Show is fast approaching, but rather than hit the brakes as they would for an approaching corner, Ferrari is pulling out all the stops. In gearing up to unveil their new 458 Italia at the show next month, Ferrari is giving us a little more each week. We've already seen the first batch of shots, downloaded the ringtone and heard the company's brand and technical directors talk about the car; now Maranello has released an additional video of Paolo Pininfarina of the eponymous design studio talk about the car's styling, and with it released a new batch of interior, motion and studio shots.

Always eager to adopt lessons learned on the grand prix circuit into its road cars, Ferrari has further centralized the controls onto the Italia's steering wheel. What we'd usually find on column-mounted control stocks has apparently all been moved to the steering wheel's fascia, including the turn indicators, headlamps and windscreen wipers – in addition to the chassis setting switch and ignition button, while redundant stereo controls move to the back of the wheel ahead of the even larger shift paddles.

There's also a new Vehicle Dynamic Assistance system to monitor operating temperatures and tolerances of the engine, gearbox, brakes and tires and alerts the driver to whether the car is warming up, overheated or ready to go. Check out the images in the gallery below and read all about it in the press release after the jump – which is where you'll also find the video interview. Oh, and don't forget to stay tuned for the next segment, as Ferrari says it will include an interview with Michael Schumacher! Thanks for the tip, Patrick.



PRESS RELEASE:

More news on the Ferrari 458 Italia on www.ferrari.com: new photos and interview now on the site in the run-up to the Frankfurt Show

Maranello, 27 August 2009 – In the run-up to the official unveiling of the Ferrari 458 Italia at the Frankfurt Motor Show on the 15th of September, enthusiasts can find out more about the car on www.ferrari.com. There they will find the first photographs of the 458 Italia's interior and of the steering wheel and instrument binnacle which represent a significant step forward in the concept of the ergonomic interface between driver and car.

In fact the main commands are now grouped on the steering wheel, the secondary commands are handily set in two satellite pods either side of the dash and there are now comprehensive instrument displays on the panel ahead of the driver. These solutions represent an important safety aspect, enabling the driver to concentrate fully on driving. Similarly this layout ensures maximum control of the car in highperformance driving, an uncompromising approach that derives directly from Ferrari's F1 experience.

Working closely with the Ferrari Styling Centre, the engineers have thus reinterpreted the positioning of the major commands to provide a truly driver-oriented cockpit. All steering-column mounted stalks have been eliminated, with the indicators, full beam, flash and windscreen wiper functions now being activated by buttons on the steering wheel boss. The button to select the shock absorber setting is now positioned next to the 'Engine start' button where it falls readily to hand. Behind the wheel are a number of secondary functions, such as the stereo, while the gearbox paddles are now longer making shifts even easier from any steering angle.

The right-hand satellite pod on the dash incorporates controls for the infotainment, the Bluetooth connection, sat-nav, digital speedo and rear parking camera. Clustered on the left-hand satellite pod instead are the optional cruise control, buttons for choosing the video setting of the left-hand dash TFT screen and the on-board computer interface. The latter controls the trip computer, the Vehicle Dynamic Assistance and the display of the car's set-up.

The Vehicle Dynamic Assistance monitors the operating parameters of the most important areas of the car - engine/gearbox, tyres and brakes. The VDA is enabled in the following manettino settings – Race, CT off and CST off – and provides visual confirmation of the status of each component based on an algorithm from parameters reading lateral and longitudinal acceleration, revs and speed. This enables the driver to assess the ideal operating conditions for the car. There are three status settings: WARM-UP (operating temperature too low), GO (ideal operating conditions) and OVER (one or more components are no longer at their optimum level and need cooling).

Along with the photos now on-line, the Ferrari site also includes an exclusive videointerview with Paolo Pininfarina, Chairman of Pininfarina S.p.A., who provides indepth insight into the 458 Italia's design philosophy and exterior styling. The next release on www.ferrari.com will include an analysis of the car's performance characteristics with an interview with seven-times F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher.

source (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/27/ferrari-458-italia-maranello-releases-more-details-pics-and-vi/)

Video
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New mages (http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/ferrari-458-italia-1/#11)

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All Images credit to Ferrari



I love the way they've played with air inlets and cooling vents, and just look at how intricate and beautiful is the area around the diffuser!!! And the gigantic brakes :-E

It sits really well on the road and it looks even better than in the studio shots!!! I think I'm in love :love:love

[Rosso Corsa]

I love just about every detail on the car. But as a complete car, my switches just aren't flicked. Yet. I'll keep looking :-D

I saw a Scaglietti on the road for the first time last week. It felt like christmas morning... I even pointed involuntarily :oops

[Tommy_F]

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[Matt Pratola]

no speedo eh? :Hmm

[Tommy_F]

no speedo eh? :Hmm

There's a digital speedo somewhere.

[Tommy_F]

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First footage of her in motion :love

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World Première Ferrari 458 Italia

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The first 2 ones and the last one are amazing, especially the sound in the last one :love:love :bow:bow

[RED]

I have some friends who were invited to the launch and they were impressed. :thumb

[Tommy_F]

Some pics from the 458 Italia presentation, both the official and the one given to factory employees, plus some more sightings in the wild and some vids:


http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/TSN_Tommy/458Italia/bd70413e.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/TSN_Tommy/458Italia/ce84c96a.jpg

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http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/TSN_Tommy/458Italia/1c921971.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/TSN_Tommy/458Italia/d8057cf2.jpg

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Sources:

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/12/the-ferrari-458-italia-shows-itself-around-maranello/
http://tdu.forumcommunity.net/?t=29986126&st=135



:love:love:love:bow:bow

Enjoy :-D

[Shahid]

Its a thing of beauty, I've only seen the pics but I know that recent Ferrari's have looked 10x better in the flesh so I can only image how good that looks.
The black looks stunning

[Nik_I]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t224/TSN_Tommy/458Italia/21cdca54.jpg

i wonder what the guy in the car on the street was thinking :-D

[Tommy_F]

The 458 was launched today in Frankfurt!! Il Presidente and the Red Baron was there.
Official announcements:

http://www.ferrari.com/English/News/Pages/090915_GT_458_Italia__debuts.aspx
http://www.ferrari.com/English/News/Pages/090915_GT_458_Italia_unveiled.aspx


Hi-res galleries:

http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/frankfurt-2009-ferrari-458-italia/
http://jalopnik.com/5359791/ferrari-458-italia-a-202-mph-v8-stallion

[Raz]

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:rotfl michael pluggin the car

[Tommy_F]

458 Italia @ Frankfurt with Montezemolo & MS
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Official video
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458 Car Configurator (http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sport%20Cars/CurrentRange/458-Italia/Pages/458-Italia.aspx)

[FerrariPassion]

I looove this car.....:love:love:love

The Italia 458 caught my eye the day they put it on the Ferrari site.:-)

[Tommy_F]

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