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Ferrari 458

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 72% Detailed ratings

Price $284,720 – $334,322 Payments

Fuel consumption 11.8 – 13.3 L/100km

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This is actually a small line of exotic cars that includes the powerful 458 Italia coupe and the seductive 458 Spider roadster, both featuring a 4.5L 570-hp V8 engine. The much lighter 458 Speciale with its 605-hp engine has recently been added to the mix. The Ferrari 458s have a seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox and seat two passengers only.

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Ferrari Challenge: If I Were Rich Man

At this year’s Montréal Grand Prix, Formula 1 cars didn’t only share the track with the little Nissan Micras, which we covered in a previous article, but with some other intriguing cars as well. Those cars were Ferrari 458s modified for the track. Three months later, I had the pleasure …September 16, 2015

2014 Best Buys: GTs/Sport Performance Cars

Not everyone can afford a Ferrari or Lamborghini, but we can all afford to dream! That’s why the Car Guide ranks the best Grand Turismos (GTs) and Sports Performance Cars every year. We’ve lumped together two very exclusive categories of vehicles: GTs and Sports Performance cars. GTs are very powerful, …May 30, 2014

2012 Ferrari 458 Spider: A brilliant masterstroke

The pinnacle for an automobile journalist and the dream of any self-respecting diehard is driving a new Ferrari in the country where it was born. I happen to be both, and I accomplished this feat during the international launch of the Ferrari 458 Spider a few days after it was …November 3, 2011

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A Very Special Ferrari Speciale

Even if your bank account has around 10 times more zeros than the average buyer, your car choices will reflect the same desire to stand out and be different from your peers. However, if your favourite Country Club’s parking lot is filled with Ferraris and Lamborghinis, you have to be …June 1, 2016

Vitesse AuDessus will make you carbon fibre wheels

If driving a car worth upwards of $300,000 isn't making enough of a statement for you, U.S.-based fabrication shop Vitesse AuDessus may have the perfect solution. Specializing in bespoke carbon fibre components that range from engine covers to full replacement exteriors, Vitesse AuDessus has announced a new line of one-piece …July 29, 2015

Office-K Pushes The Definition of Tacky

Some supercar owners find that their expensive cars don’t quite stand out at the select clubs they visit. What’s the point of having a red Ferrari 458 if everyone else has one? This is where tuners can help: in exchange for a briefcase full of your hard-earned money, they can …January 8, 2015

Ferrari Forces Customers To Buy More Options

Everybody who has had the chance to sit in one is adamant: the Ferrari 458 Speciale is one of the best cars the Scuderia has ever produced. It drives perfectly, its engine is one of the most powerful V8s to ever come out of Italy and the sound that comes …November 26, 2014

Ferrari 458 Speciale A: Sky’s The Limit

The most powerful version of the Ferrari Italia, the Speciale, is a monster created for a single purpose: to become the ultimate tool for beating lap times on one the world’s most prestigious circuits (it is mostly used to parade on classy boulevards, but that is a story for another …September 25, 2014

A Recall For The Ferrari 458 Italia

A recall just landed for the #1 Italian manufacturer concerning their popular 458 Italia. This is one of the brand’s most powerful vehicles, and the sounds that come out of its 4.5L V8 are borderline sinful. It is also a very agile vehicle, and critics are positive that this is …September 24, 2014

Ferrari at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Scuderia Ferrari will make an appearance at this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed accompanied by three new models: the Ferrari 458 Spider Tailor-Made, the FF with panoramic sunroof, and the magnificent SP12 EC designed for singer Eric Clapton. The Ferrari 458 Spider Tailor-Made differs from the other versions with its …July 11, 2013

SRT Motorsports Posts 10th Place ALMS Finish In Viper GTS-R Debut

It's been a big year for the SRT (formerly Dodge) Viper, after a big unveil in Detroit this past January of both the production coupe and the GTS-R competition model. The latter has been hyped as the chariot for Chrysler's triumphant return to GT-class racing, flying under the SRT Motorsports …August 6, 2012

Ferrari Recalls 458 Italia Over Engine Fires

When the Lamborghini Miura first appeared on the scene, it was known for two things: it’s existence as the first supercar, and it’s propensity for bursting into flames. Now, apparently, the new Ferrari 458 Italia is following in the Miura’s footsteps. Recalling the F430’s successor due to an increased risk …September 10, 2010

Lustworthy Ferrari 458 Italia Shown

Typically, automakers aim for a renewal cycle of three to five years. Some stick to this plan more stringently than others; like Honda, who introduces a new or updated version of their model line with incredible efficiency. And then there are the exotics. Ferrari obviously tries to update their model …July 31, 2009

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Ride in Ferrari 458 EVO

Ride in Ferrari 458 EVO.

The Car Guide rating 72%

Pros

Impressive performance
Fabulous engine
Exceptional road holding
Carefully designed aerodynamics
Exclusivity guaranteed

Cons

Limited use
Costly maintenance
Expensive
Cost of options

Driving	9/10
Safety	7/10
Interior	6/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	N/A
Comfort	6/10

What's new in 2015

New special model.

Competitors

Recalls

Brakes
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Airbag
June 30, 2015

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