Ferrari 458
This mid-engine Italian exotic is powered by a 562-hp 4.5L V8 whose crescendo culminates at 9000 rpm, twisting 398 lbs.-ft. of torque at 6000 rpm along the way. The 458’s steering wheel seems right out of an F1, with multiple commands grouped on its hub, including the red manettino that controls the driving modes. Right next to its rim are the paddles that control the automated double-clutch seven-speed gearbox, the only one offered. New for 2014, the 458 Speciale offers 597 horses.
Ferrari 458
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$275,900 |
| Fees | N/A |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$3,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$5,193/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4,5 l V8 |
| Power | 570 hp @ 9,000 rpm (425 kW) |
| Torque | 398 lb·ft @ 6,000 rpm (540 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Coupe |
| Category | Sports Car over $100,000 |
| Assembly | Maranello, IT |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 19.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 15.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 565 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 350 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Front suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Front tires | P235/35ZR20 |
| Rear tires | P295/35ZR20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,527 mm (178″) |
| Width | 1,937 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,213 mm (48″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,672 mm (66″) |
| Rear track | 1,606 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,485 kg (3,274 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 2 |
| Trunk | 140 l |
| Fuel tank | 86 l (19 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.4 s |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 325 km/h (202 mph) |
| Braking distance | 32 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/unlimited |
| Powertrain warranty | 3 years/unlimited |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Interior | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 3/10 |
| Comfort | 6/10 |
| Average | 65%(view ratings) |