As instruments of pure speed, few cars can touch the Ferrari 458 coupe and its convertible counterpart, the 458 Spider. Powered by a 562-hp V-8 mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and riding on an F1-inspired suspension, the mid-engined 458 is as pure a sports car as anything on the road. And it sure looks the part, too, with X-Acto knife styling and an intense, if overwrought, interior. New for 2014 is the 458 Speciale coupe, with 200 fewer pounds and 35 more horsepower.
Technical Specifications
Brakes |
|
Brake Type |
N/A |
Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
15.7 in |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14.2 in |
Cargo Area Dimensions |
|
Trunk Volume |
N/A ft³ |
Cooling System |
|
Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A qts |
Electrical |
|
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
760 |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
165 |
Emissions |
|
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
12.2 (Est) |
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score |
3.0 (Est) |
Engine |
|
Engine Type |
Premium Unleaded V-8 |
Displacement |
4.5 L/275 |
Fuel System |
Direct Gasoline Injection |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
570 @ 9000 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
398 @ 6000 |
Exterior Dimensions |
|
Wheelbase |
104.3 in |
Length, Overall |
178.2 in |
Width, Max w/o mirrors |
76.3 in |
Height, Overall |
47.8 in |
Track Width, Front |
65.8 in |
Track Width, Rear |
63.2 in |
Min Ground Clearance |
N/A in |
Liftover Height |
N/A in |
Fuel Tank |
|
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
22.7 gal |
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A gal |
Interior Dimensions |
|
Passenger Capacity |
2 |
Passenger Volume |
N/A ft³ |
Front Head Room |
37.5 in |
Front Leg Room |
45 in |
Front Shoulder Room |
N/A in |
Front Hip Room |
N/A in |
Second Head Room |
N/A in |
Second Leg Room |
N/A in |
Second Shoulder Room |
N/A in |
Second Hip Room |
N/A in |
Mileage |
|
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy |
17 (Est) MPG |
Cruising Range - City |
295.10 mi |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City |
13 (Est) MPG |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined |
15 (Est) MPG |
Cruising Range - Hwy |
385.90 mi |
EPA MPG Equivalent - City |
N/A |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy |
N/A |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined |
N/A |
Battery Range |
N/A mi |
Steering |
|
Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
N/A ft |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A ft |
Suspension |
|
Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone |
Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front |
N/A mm |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear |
N/A mm |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front |
N/A in |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear |
N/A in |
Tires |
|
Front Tire Size |
P235/35YR20 |
Rear Tire Size |
P295/35YR20 |
Trailering |
|
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A lbs |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A lbs |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A lbs |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A lbs |
Transmission |
|
Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Trans Type |
7 |
Trans Description Cont. |
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.08 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.19 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.63 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.29 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.03 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.84 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
N/A |
Clutch Size |
N/A in |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
5.14 |
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.69 |
Vehicle |
|
EPA Classification |
Two-Seaters |
Weight Information |
|
Base Curb Weight |
3274 lbs |
Wheels |
|
Front Wheel Size |
20 X 8.5 in |
Rear Wheel Size |
20 X 10.5 in |
Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |