2011 Ferrari 458 Italia Review

The 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is a big jump from the company in mid-engine sports car down. Completely new from every perspective: Engineering, design, aerodynamics, handling, instrumentation and ergonomics. This model is the synthesis of style, creative flair, passion, and cutting-edge technology, the characteristics of the famous Italian as a nation. For this reason, Ferrari chose to add the name of his homeland to the traditional figure representing the displacement and number of cylinders.
The 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia in design with the technology adopted from the Formula 1 experience highly rewarding. This is evident in the speed and precision of the car.

Ferrari 458 Italia has a compact aerodynamic form, the concept of simplicity, efficiency and lightness inspiring project of this car. Each design is very much influenced by Ferrari’s aerodynamic efficiency requirements, as can be seen from the 140kg of downforce at 200 km / h generated by the new model. With a single opening feature for the front grille and side air intake, with aerodynamic parts and profiles designed to direct cooling air to the radiator and the underbody of new flats.

Like other sports cars, Ferrari 458 Italia uses the concept coupe with two seats in front. In the design with a sporty interior environment. The interesting thing when you look into the Ferrari 458 Italia, you’ll find innovative features of the environment by driving a new type, the driver was greeted by a new layout and a revolutionary ergonomic interface where the main controls are all clustered on the steering wheel. Steering wheel and dashboard are a direct result of the practice race and Michael Schumacher are people involved from the beginning of 458 Italia project and plays an important part.

The Ferrari 458 Italia equipped with a V8 engine that delivers new 4499 CC 570 CV at 9000 rpm and with tremendous power output of 127 CV / liter. Maximum torque of 540 Nm at 6000 rpm, more than 80 percent of which are available from 3250 rpm. Certain torque is 120 Nm notes / liter. However, what is remarkable is the amount of available torque while maintaining a high level of power at low revs.
Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with seven-speed dual-clutch transmissions that improve performance while providing a very smooth shift even at full speed, sporty gear ratio to match the power and torque curve of new V8, ensures high torque even at low engine speeds and allows the car to reach the maximum speed in top gear.

Ferrari 458 Italia were able to demonstrate outstanding performance by being able to go from 0-100 km / h under 3.4 seconds and a maximum speed of more than 325 km / hour. Ferrari was also shown a big jump with a new engine that only produces emissions of 320 g / km of CO2 and fuel consumption is 13.71 / 100 km (combined cycle).

Ferrari 458 Italia supported with technology for better handling, control logic revolution with calculations faster and more accurate levels of grip, ensure a greater stranglehold. ECU A similar set of high-performance ABS, provides more precise control over the logic threshold and greater efficiency. Brake prefill function which also features in the caliper pistons move the pads into contact with the disc in the lift off to minimize delays in the brakes being applied. This combined with the ABS has cut the 100-0 km / h braking distance of 32.5 meters to the rear.

Safety and Security features:

4-wheel ABSFront head airbagsDual front side-mounted airbagsRemote anti-theft alarm systemDaytime running lightsEngine immobilizerAuto delay off headlampsLED headlamp2 front headrestsPassenger airbag deactivation switchFront seatbelt pretensionersStability controlTraction controlElectronic Brakeforce DistributionFront integrated headrestsTire pressure monitoring

Performance options above the $ 233.500 base price are limited to a sport exhaust ($ 5,430), lightweight or super-lightweight forged wheels ($ 5,140 for the latter, plus $ 1,430 for the “stealth” finish), and $ 13.130 of the carbon-ceramic brakes. Throw in an extra-cost optional paint and some trim items, and you get to our $ 303.690 as-tested figure.

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