2011 Ferrari 458 Italia specifications

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.

Replacing the exciting F430, the 458 Italia manages to put a higher redline on the thrill meter. In addition to the more wicked acceleration promised by the more potent V8 and quicker automated dual-clutch gearbox, there is also an updated version of the active suspension system as well as massive, ceramic-composite brakes. Despite the V8′s lofty redline, it’s no slouch — 80 percent of its peak power is available from just 3,250 rpm. The gearshifts from the new transmission are crisp and very smooth, and occur about as quickly as you can flick the paddles. This will also be the 458′s only transmission; a manual will no longer be offered. Ferrari’s performance estimates put the 458′s 0-60-mph sprint at less than 3.5 seconds and its top speed at 202 mph.

2011 Ferrari 458 Italia

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 Ferrari F430, despite the fact that both overall displacement and power have increased. However, Ferrari’s track experience makes its presence felt in the Ferrari 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 Ferrari 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 Ferrari 458 Italia project – played an invaluable part.

2011 Ferrari 458 Italia

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 (front/rear): 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: <3.4 s
• 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

2011 Ferrari 458 Italia

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.

2011 Ferrari 458 Italia

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.

2011 Ferrari 458 Italia