ferrari 458 italia

firedrop · 10-25-2013, 06:16 PM

im impressed that it makes 562hp at 9000rpm and 398 lb-ft at 6000 rpm through a 4.5l naturally aspirated v8.. anyone care to chime in on the engine tech that makes this possible?

LimaCharlie · 10-26-2013, 12:50 AM

http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sp...ia-Engine.aspx

http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sp..._the_year.aspx

Truck Norris · 10-26-2013, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by firedrop

im impressed that it makes 562hp at 9000rpm and 398 lb-ft at 6000 rpm through a 4.5l naturally aspirated v8.. anyone care to chime in on the engine tech that makes this possible?

Even more impressive is the new 458 Speciale makes 597hp from the same 4.5L any only weighs 2,844lbs.

Ferrari 458 Speciale Photos and Info- Car and Driver

Apex Motorsports · 10-26-2013, 09:44 AM

That engine is a work of art. Ferrari is a very different kind of automotive manufacturer than pretty much everyone else. Most companies see themselves as automotive manufacturers that go racing in order to develop technology for their street cars and for marketing purposes. Ferrari sees themselves as a race team that sells street cars in order to finance their racing. Most companies develop their street cars and then build racing cars. Ferrari builds their race cars first then makes them streetable.

LostPony · 10-26-2013, 01:28 PM

Another thing that makes it possible for Ferrari to build an engine like this is the lack of bean counters. There is no one telling them they have to save money in this area or that, just make a great car. If GM or Ford were given the ability to just build an awesome car and not worry about the price, I think you could see the same things from them. Ferrari knows they will sell EVERY car they make at whatever price they want.

I have a friend who owns a 360, he got on the list for a 430 when it was announced. Ferrari went through the entire production run and he never got called. He even had his deposit placed just to be on the list. He was finally called and asked if he wanted his money back or would he like to be placed on the list for a 458. He got his money back and passed. But imagine that for a second. A list with a deposit for every car you're going to make, before you even make the car!

I have been fortunate enough to drive 4 models of Ferrari. California, 360, 430, and 458, all on a racetrack and without someone reigning me in. I have to say that they were all amazing, but that 458 is un-effing-real! Easily the fastest, best handling, most dynamic car I have ever driven. Even on the few occaisions when I have had a choice of a Lambo or Ferrari, the Ferrari gets me every time.

10-25-2013, 06:16 PM	#1
firedrop Drives: 2012 2ss/l99 a6, victory red Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: philadelphia Posts: 387	ferrari 458 italia im impressed that it makes 562hp at 9000rpm and 398 lb-ft at 6000 rpm through a 4.5l naturally aspirated v8.. anyone care to chime in on the engine tech that makes this possible? __________________ 2012 2ss l99/a6 CAI, custom catback with flowmaster series 10s

10-26-2013, 12:50 AM	#2
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sp...ia-Engine.aspx http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sp..._the_year.aspx __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

10-26-2013, 01:28 PM	#5
LostPony Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charles Town WV Posts: 254	Another thing that makes it possible for Ferrari to build an engine like this is the lack of bean counters. There is no one telling them they have to save money in this area or that, just make a great car. If GM or Ford were given the ability to just build an awesome car and not worry about the price, I think you could see the same things from them. Ferrari knows they will sell EVERY car they make at whatever price they want. I have a friend who owns a 360, he got on the list for a 430 when it was announced. Ferrari went through the entire production run and he never got called. He even had his deposit placed just to be on the list. He was finally called and asked if he wanted his money back or would he like to be placed on the list for a 458. He got his money back and passed. But imagine that for a second. A list with a deposit for every car you're going to make, before you even make the car! I have been fortunate enough to drive 4 models of Ferrari. California, 360, 430, and 458, all on a racetrack and without someone reigning me in. I have to say that they were all amazing, but that 458 is un-effing-real! Easily the fastest, best handling, most dynamic car I have ever driven. Even on the few occaisions when I have had a choice of a Lambo or Ferrari, the Ferrari gets me every time. __________________ 2012 Kona Boss 302 #2758

10-26-2013, 09:44 AM	#4
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	That engine is a work of art. Ferrari is a very different kind of automotive manufacturer than pretty much everyone else. Most companies see themselves as automotive manufacturers that go racing in order to develop technology for their street cars and for marketing purposes. Ferrari sees themselves as a race team that sells street cars in order to finance their racing. Most companies develop their street cars and then build racing cars. Ferrari builds their race cars first then makes them streetable.