4.5-Liter 32-Valve DOHC V8 Engine Direct Electronic Fuel Injection 605bhp at 9,000rpm 7-speed Auto-Shift Manual Transaxle 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Carbon Ceramic Disc Brakes *Contemporary race inspired road car *Less than 8,200 miles from new *Highly optioned with many carbon fibers and Alcantara details *Appropriate Ferrari red with NART blue and white race stripe To view a YouTube walkaround of this lot please click here THE FERRARI 458 "Back in 2009 the Ferrari 458 Italia emerged from the famous factory gates in Maranello to replace the 430. Its ancestry reaches all the way back to the late '60s Dino, the car named after Enzo Ferrari's son that forged the concept of the 'junior Ferrari' and introduced the mid-engined platform to the brand." – Evo Magazine. Although officially announced as the F430's successor, the 458 was an entirely new design, incorporating technologies developed as part of the Italian manufacturer's Formula 1 program. The 458's specification and performance suggested that it was anything but a 'junior' Ferrari, as it boasted a 4.5-litre V8 engine producing 562bhp, an output good enough for a top speed of 325km/h (202mph). Reflecting the ongoing trend among supercars towards clutch-less semi-automatic transmissions, a seven-speed Getrag gearbox of that type was the only one available on the 458. To the regret of many enthusiasts, Ferrari's classic gated manual 'box was no longer an option. In keeping with Ferrari tradition, the 458's body was designed by Carrozzeria Pininfarina under the supervision of Ferrari's design director, Donato Coco. As one would expect of a car with a 200mph-plus capability, aerodynamics played a major role in the design, yet despite generating considerable downforce the 458's beautifully curvaceous body was remarkably devoid of extraneous appendages. Former Ferrari Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher had a hand in the design of the interior, which featured a steering wheel incorporating many of the controls normally located on the dashboard or on stalks, as found in modern competition cars. Despite the apparent handicaps of 135kg weight disadvantage and regular road tires, the 458 lapped Ferrari's Fiorano test circuit quicker than the track-focused 430 Scuderia. "This was the result of Ferrari going for gold in every department," declared evo. "The 458 represented a quantum leap in technological terms, bringing a hoard of new systems into play to create an enveloping, pure driving experience." Spin-off models were not long in coming, the first new 458 variant being the almost inevitable Spider, introduced in 2011. The Spider was followed in 2013 by the 458 Speciale, which offered even more performance than before. Revised bodywork and active aerodynamics were two of the many advances over the original 458, together with updated electronics and an engine that now produced 605bhp. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED This striking high-performance Ferrari 458 Speciale was completed at the legendary Ferrari factory in Maranello during May of 2014. The new car was destined for the US market and equipped with a long list of desirable factory options, including AFS system, carbon fiber front flaps, engine cover, front air vents, side nolders and fuel cap, yellow brake calipers and titanium sport exhaust pipes. Inside, the race-inspired cabin was ordered to be clad in Alcantara, while red carbon fiber race seats with matching seat belts were fitted. Finished in a striking Ferrari red exterior color with a neatly accenting NART blue and white racing stripe, the 458 Speciale would have made as much of an impact on the road when first registered in the US in 2014, as it does today. Since then, the Ferrari has been serviced and maintained, and with less than 8,200 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloging, the car is prone to continue to impress.
4.5-Liter 32-Valve DOHC V8 Engine Direct Electronic Fuel Injection 605bhp at 9,000rpm 7-speed Auto-Shift Manual Transaxle 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Carbon Ceramic Disc Brakes *Contemporary race inspired road car *Less than 8,200 miles from new *Highly optioned with many carbon fibers and Alcantara details *Appropriate Ferrari red with NART blue and white race stripe To view a YouTube walkaround of this lot please click here THE FERRARI 458 "Back in 2009 the Ferrari 458 Italia emerged from the famous factory gates in Maranello to replace the 430. Its ancestry reaches all the way back to the late '60s Dino, the car named after Enzo Ferrari's son that forged the concept of the 'junior Ferrari' and introduced the mid-engined platform to the brand." – Evo Magazine. Although officially announced as the F430's successor, the 458 was an entirely new design, incorporating technologies developed as part of the Italian manufacturer's Formula 1 program. The 458's specification and performance suggested that it was anything but a 'junior' Ferrari, as it boasted a 4.5-litre V8 engine producing 562bhp, an output good enough for a top speed of 325km/h (202mph). Reflecting the ongoing trend among supercars towards clutch-less semi-automatic transmissions, a seven-speed Getrag gearbox of that type was the only one available on the 458. To the regret of many enthusiasts, Ferrari's classic gated manual 'box was no longer an option. In keeping with Ferrari tradition, the 458's body was designed by Carrozzeria Pininfarina under the supervision of Ferrari's design director, Donato Coco. As one would expect of a car with a 200mph-plus capability, aerodynamics played a major role in the design, yet despite generating considerable downforce the 458's beautifully curvaceous body was remarkably devoid of extraneous appendages. Former Ferrari Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher had a hand in the design of the interior, which featured a steering wheel incorporating many of the controls normally located on the dashboard or on stalks, as found in modern competition cars. Despite the apparent handicaps of 135kg weight disadvantage and regular road tires, the 458 lapped Ferrari's Fiorano test circuit quicker than the track-focused 430 Scuderia. "This was the result of Ferrari going for gold in every department," declared evo. "The 458 represented a quantum leap in technological terms, bringing a hoard of new systems into play to create an enveloping, pure driving experience." Spin-off models were not long in coming, the first new 458 variant being the almost inevitable Spider, introduced in 2011. The Spider was followed in 2013 by the 458 Speciale, which offered even more performance than before. Revised bodywork and active aerodynamics were two of the many advances over the original 458, together with updated electronics and an engine that now produced 605bhp. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED This striking high-performance Ferrari 458 Speciale was completed at the legendary Ferrari factory in Maranello during May of 2014. The new car was destined for the US market and equipped with a long list of desirable factory options, including AFS system, carbon fiber front flaps, engine cover, front air vents, side nolders and fuel cap, yellow brake calipers and titanium sport exhaust pipes. Inside, the race-inspired cabin was ordered to be clad in Alcantara, while red carbon fiber race seats with matching seat belts were fitted. Finished in a striking Ferrari red exterior color with a neatly accenting NART blue and white racing stripe, the 458 Speciale would have made as much of an impact on the road when first registered in the US in 2014, as it does today. Since then, the Ferrari has been serviced and maintained, and with less than 8,200 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloging, the car is prone to continue to impress.
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