Ferrari 458 Italia - news, pictures, technical specifications and price

Ferrari presented the first official pictures and information about the 458 Italia, two-seat coupe that will be officially launched next salon Frankfurt in September. The model is the successor of F430, whose production will end in 2009.

The model will be equipped with 4.5 liter V8 engine, rear center of the first Ferrari to use gasoline direct injection. Are 570 horsepower maximum, achieved at no less than 9000 rpm - for the predecessor are 80 additional horses. Maximum torque is 55 mkgf to 6000 rpm, but 80% of it is already available at 3250 rpm the driver. The model is equipped with dual-clutch transmission and seven speeds, enabling smoother and faster exchanges.

In practical terms, this translates into a top speed of 325 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.4 seconds.

But it is not only the power that the model has evolved over the F430. According to Ferrari, the model also improved its rate of fuel consumption (7.29 km / l) and reduced pollutant emissions (320 g / km). In developing the 458 Italia, the Italian engineers worked hard on the issue of the weight of the model, arriving at 1380 pounds, with 58% distributed over the rear axle.

The aluminum chassis incorporates modern welding technologies, originally developed in the aerospace industry. The suspension system uses dual front and multilink at the rear, with adjustments obviously geared towards performance curves - but Ferrari ensures that comfort for the two passengers were not forgotten.

The design emphasizes aerodynamics and incorporates a futuristic look, with headlights consist of LEDs, strong creases on the side and rear fenders robust. The model also features a traditional rear guard of large proportions, which leaves the V8 on display, while the rear features a cut and dry circular lanterns installed at the ends.

The Ferrari 458 Italia Ferrari has comforme U.S. price of U.S. $ 257,000, that is $ 39,000 more than the Ferrari 458 Italy.

Crew of Ferrari 458 Italy:

Engine: 90 degree V8, rear center

Displacement: 4499 cc

Power: 570 hp at 9000 rpm

Specific power: 127 hp / l

Torque: 55 to 6000 rpm mkgf

Exchange: Automated seven-speed dual clutch

Body: two-seat coupe, aluminum

Dimensions: width: 4527 mm, width: 1937, height: 1213, wheelbase: 2650

Weight: 1380 kg

Weight / power ratio: 2.42 kg / hp

Front Suspension: Double A

Rear Suspension: Multilink

Tires: 235/35 ZR20 in front, 295/35 ZR20 at the rear