Raymond 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Here you go, the all-new Ferrari that will make 360 and 430 owners whip out their checkbooks, or so Ferrari hopes. The new Ferrari 458 Italia is powered by a new 4.5 liter V8 engine producing 570 horsepower at a mind-boggling 9,000rpm, and 540Nm of torque at 6,000rpm (over 80% of this available from 3,250rpm onwards), thanks to high-revving, a 12.5:1 compression ratio, and direct injection. The torque numbers are pretty darn high for a normally aspirated of this size, thanks to direct injection and the high compression. Ferrari pointed out that out of the 570 total horses, 5 are gained only at higher speeds thanks to a ram air effect. Power goes to the rear wheels via a new 7-speed dual clutch F1 gearbox (no mention of a stick shift so far?). This combination of a V8, a twin clutch, and a dry weight of 1,380kg takes the car up to 100km/h in 3.4 seconds, and the top speed is set at over 325km/h. For those who even bother, fuel consumption is 13.7 liters per 100km on a combined cycle and Ferrari says this is the best in its segment. See the triple exhaust setup at the rear? It wasn’t mentioned in the press release but apparently it is said that they work in stages, with all three pipes only working from mid-rev onwards. I’m still looking for more confirmation on this. Do I like it? No. I mean, it’s not ugly but it won’t win any beauty contests for sure. I’m sure it will be an object of lust and attention in the metal but I’m seriously not digging the overly cab forward design of this new car. It takes after the Enzo too much but ends up looking like a Pagani Zonda from the sides. I’m not sure if the decision to make the car look overly futuristic was influenced by the fact that many are falling for Lamborghini’s cleaner, simpler, straighter and futuristic fighter jet design cues. The new 458 somehow seems to lack the class that a Ferrari is supposed to have. Ferrari says the car’s styling is heavily influenced by aerodynamic needs. The nose features small aeroelastic winglets which help generate downforce and contributes to the 140kg of downforce generated at 200km/h. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chee keng hong 0 Posted July 30, 2009 when can i get the 1/64 for this one?? Cool pic and profile u got there bro... :coolpics: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielh 0 Posted July 30, 2009 nice!!!!!! thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond 0 Posted July 30, 2009 chee keng hong wrote:when can i get the 1/64 for this one?? Cool pic and profile u got there bro... :coolpics:1:1 pun baru out la then how can got 1:64 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xeifu 0 Posted July 30, 2009 hahahah ??? 1/64... maybe next time la bro.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinclair 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Oooo, another new Ferrari. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rikmun 0 Posted July 30, 2009 enzo + california?.....looks like these two in a blender Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zint3000 0 Posted July 30, 2009 ahhhhthe 458 italia...nice car...hope it comes out later on in hotwheels lineup~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfagta 0 Posted July 31, 2009 hello daniel, can u custom it from a f430? hihi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titaniumboss 0 Posted July 31, 2009 next year's ferrari racers? haha... or maybe 2010 FE lets pray hard!!! :sinclairsdance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zint3000 0 Posted July 31, 2009 hmm i think i heard somewhere sometime ago that next year dun hav ferrari racers...what a bummer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielh 0 Posted August 1, 2009 alfagta wrote:hello daniel, can u custom it from a f430? hihisorry, i don't think so bcos this new ferrari body almost similar to f430 but alot of difference in many aspect. Even after customize the f430 , the f430 will end up same as f430..he he!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enyomic 0 Posted August 1, 2009 like all the new ferrari ... sucks ....... i wonder which crack-o design this came from. it has a front of a california, back of a simplified enzo and the top of a f430 ..... my my .... it looks like ferrari run out of design ideas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pydrumerboy 0 Posted August 1, 2009 I like this ferrari... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zint3000 0 Posted August 1, 2009 mr enyo got a good point~i think the designer a bit lazy when designing this hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfagta 0 Posted August 2, 2009 danielh wrote:alfagta wrote:hello daniel, can u custom it from a f430? hihisorry, i don't think so bcos this new ferrari body almost similar to f430 but alot of difference in many aspect. Even after customize the f430 , the f430 will end up same as f430..he he!! how bout custom fr my gtv...hehehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielh 0 Posted August 3, 2009 alfagta wrote:danielh wrote:alfagta wrote:hello daniel, can u custom it from a f430? hihisorry, i don't think so bcos this new ferrari body almost similar to f430 but alot of difference in many aspect. Even after customize the f430 , the f430 will end up same as f430..he he!! how bout custom fr my gtv...heheheno prob. let me know the details on next meeting. cheers!!!!! :gathering: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
