The 458 Speciale, thread.

[Ste]

It's finally here guys and it's a beast!

Source: Evo (http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/290653/ferrari_458_speciale_news_specs_and_performance.ht ml)
Date: 20th August 2013
By Stephen Dobie


The Ferrari 458 Speciale is a modern day 430 Scuderia, with nearly 600bhp, lots of new technology and active aerodynamics.

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Meet the Ferrari 458 Speciale. Following the path taken by the 360 Challenge Stradale and 430 Scuderia (not to mention the lesser-spotted 348 GT Competizione), it’s a harder, faster and stronger version of Ferrari’s V8, mid-engine supercar, in this case the 458 Italia.

Its central stripe (seen here running down that trademark Ferrari rosso paint) is an unsubtle nod to those iconic forebears. Initially rumoured to be called the 458 Monte Carlo, it has instead been called the Speciale.

The 458’s 4.5-litre V8 engine has been tuned from 562bhp to 597bhp, resulting in a specific output of 133bhp/litre, Ferrari claiming this as the highest ever achieved by a naturally aspirated road car engine. It helps edge closer to its arch rival – the 616bhp McLaren 12C – a car which uses twin turbochargers on its V8.

The 458 Speciale’s 1290kg dry weight is 90kg lighter than a standard 458 Italia’s, and endows it with a 470bhp/ton dry power-to-weight ratio. This figure surely aids its sensational performance; 0-60 takes less than three seconds, with 0-62mph completed in 3sec dead, 124mph hit in 9.1sec and a 1m23.5sec lap of Ferrari’s Fiorano test track 1.5sec quicker than standard, 0.5sec quicker than the 599 GTO and just 0.5sec slower than the 730bhp F12 Berlinetta. At 1.33g, Ferrari is claiming the highest lateral acceleration of any of its road cars.

It’s not just more power and less weight, though, with new aerodynamic elements. The front grille treatment has changed, there’s a more sculptured front bonnet, with more ventilation, and the rear is more racecar-like with a bigger diffuser and two integrated tailpipes replacing the 458’s trademark central triple pipes. The aero elements are active and help make this Ferrari’s most aerodynamic road car yet.

A new Side Slip Control system (SSC) ups the acronym count, using the the F1-Trac traction control and E-Diff electronic differential to shuffle torque between the driven rear wheels to control slides more accurately. Also boosting balance and traction is a set of bespoke Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 tyres.

Ferrari claims some of the 458 Speciale’s technology will make it onto its future road cars, with SSC and that active aero seeming dead certs. Inside, the Speciale appears to gain a more focused interior, with carbon bucket seats likely to complement several bits of carbonfibre trim, including a prong on which the seven-speed twin-clutch paddleshift gearbox's controls lie.

The Ferrari 458 Speciale will make its world debut at the 2013 Frankfurt motor show, when we can expect more details, including its price, top speed and production numbers. North of £200,000 and a good chunk over 200mph seem very good bets, though…

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[Nova]

Whoa..thanks Ste..What a baby doll of a machine.

[WS6TransAm01]

Am I the only one who misses the "old fashion" gated shifter? :-??

All the new Ferrari's have paddle shift, and I know there is a real clutch and so on so forth, and it shifts faster than one could on their own... but to me, something is missing...

[Kingdom Hearts]

The white/blue line on the center kills it for me.

[fratelliferrari]

I want one:-D Beautiful car!

[ManFromMilan]

Absolutely Stunning!!

:clap

[gjoko-mkd]

One for me please:pray

[Ste]

Ferrari have got the Speciale on their website (http://458speciale.ferrari.com/en) now and the description says it has even better performance than what Evo stated. 605bhp rather than 597 and 135bhp/l rather than 133.


A Ferrari Speciale for special emotions.

It’s called the 458 Speciale: it’s Ferrari’s new sportscar, the fruits of the innovation and extreme technological research that have gone into a car as outstanding as the 458 Italia.


The aerodynamic efficiency (an E index of 1.5), a more powerful aspirated V8 engine (605bhp) and the highest power density (135 bhp/l) in the history of Ferrari road cars, an extraordinary power-to-weight ratio (2.13bhp/kg), electronic control of the slip angle (SSC): these are some – but not all – of the characteristics that make this car truly Speciale and that are destined to become standard for the Ferraris of the future. The aptness of the car’s name is easily shown by its performance figures: accelerating from 0-100km/h in 3s (or 9.1s for 0-200km/h) and a best lap time round Fiorano of 1m 23.5s.


The new 8-cylinder mid-engine berlinetta, which will be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 10, was designed with the target of raising performance and driving emotion to the highest levels, while still guaranteeing ease of control in every situation.

[Ste]

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[The Architect]

Not sure how I feel about this version. The winglets are gone from the 458 which I never liked anyway, but otherwise the front end is a bit strange, particularly the prancing horse area. I don't like the massive vent on the bonnet and the mini protrusions at the front corners and sides. Maybe it'll grow on me.

[Nero Horse]

Another incredible masterpiece from Ferrari! Such a stunning beast. A perfect evolution of the 458 Italia. And the performance specs are just mindblowing...605 bhp and 9000 rpm from a naturally aspirated V8...that's pure engineering revolution, the kind of which only Ferrari is capable. Truly astonishing car, like all Ferraris.
And that blue/white stripe goes way back in Ferrari's history as it was used for example on the 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione:
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[Rosso Corsa]

I think this is stunning.

[FA fan]

The performance upgrade is amazing as per the stats,but don't like the white and blue lining,I kinda liked the lines on the f430 scuderia more,plus it looks more like it from the back,since it has 2 tail pipes now,have to see it in person,to have a better opinion,good that they have improved the car on cornering,cuz the 458 italia wasn't that great.

[wisepie]

I want one:-D Beautiful car!

Ha ha fratelli, don't we all? I'm not sure about the Prancing Horse on the front, though, and shouldn't the stripes be green/white/red?
Otherwise she's fantastica.:thumb

[fratelliferrari]

Ha ha fratelli, don't we all? I'm not sure about the Prancing Horse on the front, though, and shouldn't the stripes be green/white/red?
Otherwise she's fantastica.:thumb

Looks fine to me! But the back of the car is even more beautiful!

[wisepie]

Looks fine to me! But the back of the car is even more beautiful!

Yes, the rear end is gorgeous, very purposeful, and I bet it sounds fantastic with those exhausts. Shame that we can only dream about it!:-s

[Nova]

Nice Daytona Nero...

@ WS6..Gated shifters were cool, but I dont think we'll see those again. Its not even an option anymore.

[vagos]

WOW!!

[PURE PASSION]

Ferrari took 458 speciale for a spin in Bercelona to shoot the promo video!
http://youtu.be/grOGUTnHyD4

[Nero Horse]

And here it is! :-)


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

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyf78BaL6q0

So amazing and beautiful. :clap :love

[The Architect]

I was hoping I'd like it more after seeing it in a video, but I can't say I can. The prancing horse section at the front looks like the LaFerrari rear. It all looks a bit gauche. Sounds great though.

[fratelliferrari]

I like it a lot! The rear end of the car is soo brutal! Nice!

[Ed Harley]

It's OK. :-)

[mirafiori]

Seeing those pictures makes me proud being a huge fan of Ferrari.

[Massimo181]

Does anyone know who was driving in the above video was it Fernando?

[fratelliferrari]

Does anyone know who was driving in the above video was it Fernando?

I don't think it was Fernando. It that would be the case he would be filmed for sure!

[Rosso Corsa]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmCkdbdCOog

[vagos]

Great video!

[Nero Horse]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry_Ywh8I9-4

[fratelliferrari]

Nice video :thumb

[Rosso Corsa]

Brilliant video, thanks for linking :thumb

[fratelliferrari]

The first 458 Speciale has arrived a few days ago in the Netherlands! I really want to see one in real life :xmasbiggrin:

[Umbria]

The 458 Speciale is just as fast as the Enzo around Fiorano, I think it's just a tenth of a second off in lap time. Amazing car!

[Nero Horse]

http://sssupersports.com/images/0000/articles/ferrari-458-speciale-the-supercar-of-the-year-by-top-gear.jpg

Ferrari has received two coveted awards from BBC Top Gear Magazine.

The Ferrari 458 Speciale has been crowned “Supercar of the Year 2013” and James May’s “Car of the Year”. This brings Ferrari’s tally of Top Gear Magazine Awards to the astonishing figure of 13 in 11 years, and it is the fourth time Ferrari has taken the “Supercar of the Year” award, the previous winners being the F430 in 2005, the 458 Italia in 2009 and the F12berlinetta in 2012.

Commenting on the latest addition to the Ferrari range, James May commented: “I loved it, and what I loved was that I was still driving a 458, which is already my favourite car. But it was as if someone had gone over my sensory receptors with a whetstone and sharpened them up a bit.”

With 605 HP at 9000 rpm, the Ferrari 458 Speciale is the most powerful naturally-aspirated Ferrari V8 ever produced. Combined with its extremely light kerb weight of only 1290 kg – 90kg less than the 458 Italia – the 458 Speciale has record-breaking performance: 0-100 km/h acceleration in only 3.0 seconds and a Fiorano lap time of just 1’23”5. The 458 Speciale is also the first production series Ferrari to introduce active aerodynamics, with mobile devices at the front and rear of the car, designed to improve handling, performance, driver confidence and enjoyment.

[fratelliferrari]

That's fantastic news! I really hope we will see a review of the 458 Speciale at Top Gear in the next season :xmasbiggrin:

[Nova]

Am I the only one who misses the "old fashion" gated shifter? :-??

All the new Ferrari's have paddle shift, and I know there is a real clutch and so on so forth, and it shifts faster than one could on their own... but to me, something is missing...

No, Actually I think all Ferrari's should offer the choice of a 6 smt or the paddles. Id love to try the paddles, but theres something about stirring your own.
I still love shifting my own. N no, its not a Ferrari.

[Liscia]

Stripes add nothing and are a cluttery detraction from the car's fine lines. In racing id or attention-grabbing they
are almost mandatory but don't appeal to a private guy like me. Ferrari badge front and rear and scudettos on the sides
are already more than ample.

[Ste]

Some idiot driving a Smart Car ran a red light and crashed with a 458 Speciale. :-(

I think the damage is probably not as bad as it looks, but it still pains me to look at it.

http://jalopnik.com/ferrari-458-speciale-obliterated-in-apparent-crash-with-1530547464


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiR8jdI7qtY

[Nero Horse]

:-( I can never watch such videos cause it's just too painful. Whenever I see a Ferrari crash I always turn my head away or close my eyes.

Hopefully this poor 458 Speciale will be restored to it's full glory. :pray

It's really sad to think that so many Ferraris end up at the hands of some incompetent driver with lots of money, but no driving skills. *sigh* :-s

[Nero Horse]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNS1BNCoqrc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odh3hjA45g4

[fratelliferrari]

That sound of the 458 Speciale is just great! A lot better than the F14 T :rotfl

[Nero Horse]

That sound of the 458 Speciale is just great! A lot better than the F14 T :rotfl

Nothing beats the sound of a naturally aspirated Ferrari engine at full tilt...it's just pure heaven.

[Nero Horse]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eQU6-hofJg

[fratelliferrari]

Thanks for posting this video Nero Horse! I can understand all they say because it's in Dutch (actually they are Belgiums but that almost the same) :-)

[Nero Horse]

Awesome drive with the 458 Speciale on Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Good driver behind the wheel as well, kudos to him.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npV_Mj89Q10

[fratelliferrari]

Awesome drive with the 458 Speciale on Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Good driver behind the wheel as well, kudos to him.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npV_Mj89Q10

Thank you mate! Awesome drive and great engine sound!

[Nero Horse]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXMKbZjd0_Q

(If English subtitles don't come on then click the "Captions" button under the video)

[Nick Singer]

Some idiot driving a Smart Car ran a red light and crashed with a 458 Speciale. :-(

I think the damage is probably not as bad as it looks, but it still pains me to look at it.

http://jalopnik.com/ferrari-458-speciale-obliterated-in-apparent-crash-with-1530547464


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiR8jdI7qtY

Smart car.. Never was a car so inappropriately named.. Driven by people should be on bicycles - preferably not on public roads!

[Nero Horse]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCq39DRvNKE

[fratelliferrari]

Nice video! I really like the 458 Speciale in yellow looks very good!

[13njb]

This just happened to pull out of the factory and followed us down the road. Not sure why they'd cover up a Speciale as its already out, so I was thinking there must be some new goodies in there perhaps .... 458T perhaps

http://miascuderia.com/media/2014/SF/IMG_2452.JPG

[fratelliferrari]

I don't know. When I was at Maranello I saw some Ferrari's covered like this. I think it's for a test drive before the client gets it and to protect the car e.d.

[13njb]

I can remember thinking, even covered up, it looked dam good - yeah baby :clap

[Nero Horse]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQmmJXm2hCA

[Nero Horse]

http://auto.ferrari.com/en_EN/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2014/12/image-news-580x362.jpg

Ferrari has taken an impressive three plaudits in this year’s special Awards Issue of the authoritative BBC TopGear Magazine, bringing its total tally to 16 over 12 years.

The 458 Speciale A, which is the Prancing Horse’s most powerful ever spider, was named “Convertible of the Year”. Commenting on the latest addition to the Ferrari range presented at the 2014 Paris Show, the magazine declared: “It’s singular and superb and utterly magnificent. It’s easily TopGear magazine’s Cabriolet of the Year. To drive this car in the blazing sun – the smells of the countryside whipping into the cabin and the Speciale’s engine bouncing merrily around the hills above Maranello – is nothing short of magical.” The 458 Speciale A is a very limited series open-top version of the 458 Speciale which won the title of “Supercar of the Year” in last year’s awards.

The LaFerrari is lauded by James May because “I’ve driven the LaFerrari very hard around Fiorano, twice, and even I can handle it. That alone makes it my “Car of the Year”; while Mr Montezemolo receives praise because “few people articulated the brand or understood how to manage its exclusivity and desirability better than di Montezemolo”.

http://auto.ferrari.com/en_EN/news-events/news/topgear-magazine-honours-ferrari/

[Nova]

What great pix. I believe this car, my fav, has the most beautiful V8 ever produced. It shrieks and sounds
like what a real Ferrari should sound like. I love this car.
Truth be told, Im a bit worried about the news of Ferrari turbocharging this jewel.
We may be looking at the last great V8 in the world. Gosh I hope not.

[eddie]

not surprised. the 458 is an awesome car.

[fratelliferrari]

not surprised. the 458 is an awesome car.

It's really a beautiful car! Is there any Ferrari you haven't driven yet eddie :xmastongue:

[eddie]

It's really a beautiful car! Is there any Ferrari you haven't driven yet eddie :xmastongue:

I haven't had the chance to drive a FF.

Having a good opportunity to sample some, I would rate them in this order of preference (top being the best).

1. F12 Berlinetta
2. 458 Speciale
3. F430 Scuderia
4. 458 Spider
5. 458
6. 599 GTB HGTE
7. 360 Challenger Stradale
8. 599 GTO (I prefer the GTB, GTO seems a little too rough for a front mounted engine)
9. F430
10. California
11. F430 Spyder
12. 360
13. 355

On some cars, I prefer the Daytona Seats on the other the Challenger Sport Seats. Ceramics Brakes are a must but they tend to be pretty irritating, squeaking in the early morning.

Much prefer with lifter and must have them in Rosso or Giallo.

I once saw a 458 in Rosso Dino and one F12 in Rosso Rubino. Wow!

Not a fan of Nero, Grigio or Bianco.

:xmassmile:

[fratelliferrari]

I haven't had the chance to drive a FF.

Having a good opportunity to sample some, I would rate them in this order of preference (top being the best).

1. F12 Berlinetta
2. 458 Speciale
3. F430 Scuderia
4. 458 Spider
5. 458
6. 599 GTB HGTE
7. 360 Challenger Stradale
8. 599 GTO (I prefer the GTB, GTO seems a little too rough for a front mounted engine)
9. F430
10. California
11. F430 Spyder
12. 360
13. 355

On some cars, I prefer the Daytona Seats on the other the Challenger Sport Seats. Ceramics Brakes are a must but they tend to be pretty irritating, squeaking in the early morning.

Much prefer with lifter and must have them in Rosso or Giallo.

I once saw a 458 in Rosso Dino and one F12 in Rosso Rubino. Wow!

Not a fan of Nero, Grigio or Bianco.

:xmassmile:

What a great list! The only Ferrari I have ever driven until now (Iam 23 years old) was a 360 Modena as a birthday gift :xmasbiggrin: Was really a great car! If I had the money I would definitely buy a 360 CS! The sound of that car is BEAST :xmastongue: I also like the 599 GTB Fiorano a lot! If I have money in the future I hope you are still active on this forum if I have real questions about buying one! And I totally agree with your choice of colours!

[eddie]

What a great list! The only Ferrari I have ever driven until now (Iam 23 years old) was a 360 Modena as a birthday gift :xmasbiggrin: Was really a great car! If I had the money I would definitely buy a 360 CS! The sound of that car is BEAST :xmastongue: I also like the 599 GTB Fiorano a lot! If I have money in the future I hope you are still active on this forum if I have real questions about buying one! And I totally agree with your choice of colours!

You surely will. I am almost double you age, you have plenty of time.

The 360CS is a cult status car. Slap in a tubi or an akrapovic exhaust and you will banned from the neighbourhood... :lol

You can email me anytime. I hope to be around to share my humble experiences.

I have a Larini exhaust on my Scud and Kreissieg on the 458 and both are pretty scary. The downshifts esp when driving thru a tunnel is insanely loud.

Over the holidays, if I have time, I will make a short video.

[eddie]

Speciale is not so common colours :xmassmile:

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6093

#photo courtesy of kahweng

[fratelliferrari]

Speciale is not so common colours :xmassmile:

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#photo courtesy of kahweng

That white one is stunning!

[fratelliferrari]

You surely will. I am almost double you age, you have plenty of time.

The 360CS is a cult status car. Slap in a tubi or an akrapovic exhaust and you will banned from the neighbourhood... :lol

You can email me anytime. I hope to be around to share my humble experiences.

I have a Larini exhaust on my Scud and Kreissieg on the 458 and both are pretty scary. The downshifts esp when driving thru a tunnel is insanely loud.

Over the holidays, if I have time, I will make a short video.

Many thanks in advance eddie!
I would really like to some photos of your own Ferrari's as well! Which of the two has the better engine sound?

[eddie]

Many thanks in advance eddie!
I would really like to some photos of your own Ferrari's as well! Which of the two has the better engine sound?

The Scud because of the Carbon Fiber covers and the exhaust layout. A lot lounder in dB and very raw sounding much like the 360CS.

[fratelliferrari]

The Scud because of the Carbon Fiber covers and the exhaust layout. A lot lounder in dB and very raw sounding much like the 360CS.

That's great! You got both Ferrari's in Rosso Corsa? On your avatar photo the 430 Scuderia looks a bit like Rosso Scuderia?

[eddie]

That's great! You got both Ferrari's in Rosso Corsa? On your avatar photo the 430 Scuderia looks a bit like Rosso Scuderia?

I think it's the lighting. 430 is rosso Corsa and 458 is in giallo modena bicolore ( black roof ). :xmassmile:

[fratelliferrari]

I think it's the lighting. 430 is rosso Corsa and 458 is in giallo modena bicolore ( black roof ). :xmassmile:

Both fantastic colors! I really like Giallo Modena as much as Rosso Corsa on almost every Ferrari! I just don't like Giallo on a California though

[Nova]

Everytime I drive thru Naples (Florida that is) I see quite a few fabulous cars.
458 Spyder which to me has the best V8 in the world, sounds amazing...550 Maranello which
looks to be a bigger car than photo's suggest, 360's, 328's n the other day while heading
to Bonita beach I found myself behind a California. Very nice car, just doesnt have quite the sound
of the others.

[fratelliferrari]

Everytime I drive thru Naples (Florida that is) I see quite a few fabulous cars.
458 Spyder which to me has the best V8 in the world, sounds amazing...550 Maranello which
looks to be a bigger car than photo's suggest, 360's, 328's n the other day while heading
to Bonita beach I found myself behind a California. Very nice car, just doesnt have quite the sound
of the others.

California is a very nice car as well, but I have to say I like the new California T a lot better! Some California's have really uggly rims :-s

[Nova]

I havent seen a Cali T yet, but it looks a bit more svelte in pix than does the older Cali.
According to a program I saw, its a much better car too.