Ferrari 458 Italia: Mechanical Content And Interior

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The Ferrari 458 Italia is a genuine evolution of Maranello’s mid-rear engine V8 sports cars where maximum efficiency has been achieved in every aspect of the car with a commitment to set the benchmark in the market segment in terms of C02 emissions and fuel consumption.

Suspension
The use of tires developed specifically for the 458 Italia and other improvements have increased the vertical stiffness (+35%Vs F430) with consequently less roll. The 458 Italia featured the magnetorheological variable damping suspension system that was introduced on the 599 GTB Fiorano, which differs from the previous version in an upgraded control unit (50% shorter input times) and a revised strut guide for the new shock absorber.

F1 gearbox
The dual clutch F1 gearbox offers both improved performance and increased comfort thanks to 7 speeds +reverse, electro-hydraulically actuated, no torque converter F1 gearbox. The integration with the E-diff optimizes architecture and reduces total weight of 4kg in comparison to the 430 Scuderia.
The almost instantaneous shift times are given by triple cone synchronizers on all ...
... speeds, the sportiness and typical feel of a sequential gearbox, outstanding efficiency and reduced fuel consumption. The 458 Italia F1 gearbox guarantees the same driving enjoyment from a sequential gearbox such as: independent management of odd and even gears, enables pre-selection of gears, gears shift are affected by simultaneously opening one clutch while closing the other.

458 Italia Interior
The 458 Italia dashboard consists of two leather shell elements describing clean, superimposed forms and it features the F1-inspired air outlets and the two satellite pods containing the controls for the instruments.
The style of the steering wheel is an evolution of familiar Ferrari cues. The introduction of a radically innovative solution with no column stalks, as all the controls are now placed on the steering wheel, further emphasize the link between the car and the racing world.
The slender and minimalist center console places the characteristic functions of the F1 sculptural aluminum casting, with control buttons emerging dynamically from the console itself. With concealed airbags, the door panel is extremely uncluttered, with sculptural forms defined by a large concave shell element, which bulges outward to form the door armrest.
If we look into the interior spaces and volumes, the car has 230 liter luggage compartment capable of accommodating 3 suitcases, for a total of 110 liters (against 100 liters total capacity with rigid cases for the F430). The rear bench is capable of carrying two additional bags for a total of 70 liters. As far as passenger compartment storage space the glove compartment is 5.4l (2,8L for F430). The driver side door is 2.0l (2.6 for F430) whether the center console is 1.5l(1.2 for F430).

As every Ferrari, the new Ferrari 458 Spider and its coupe version the 458 Italia have a truly unique design approach and technology innovations to achieve indisputable performance and driving experience under all weather conditions. Inquiry about the new V8 570 HP 458 Spider or the acclaimed Ferrari 458 today. Only available at Authorized Ferrari dealerships, such as Beverly Hills Ferrari.