Highlights
Description
White
F1 double-clutch 7-speed
0-60
Top Speed
Curb Weight
Driveline
3.3 sec
205
3024 lbs
RWD
Passengers
Convertible
MSRP
Year
2
No
$272,000
2010
Type
Displacement
Layout
Horsepower
Torque (lb-ft).
Naturally Aspirated
4.5 V-8
Mid Engine
562 hp
400 ft-lbs
The Ferrari 458 Italia is an absolute stunner. Every aspect of this car -- its design, sound, and performance -- has been carefully crafted to provide you the most confidence when you are behind the wheel. If you want to experience the benchmark that continues to redefine the supercar, the Italia and its evolutionary line of predecessors is it.
To put its performance into perspective, look no further than the lap time it set at Fiorano Circuit, where it matched its big brother, the limited production Ferrari Enzo. This is a testament of Ferrari’s racing initiatives, which has trickled down technology to even its “entry-level” mid-engine vehicles. The best way to translate what Ferrari’s motorsport heritage means is by simply starting the 4.5L engine. We promise that you won’t need an interpreter to understand.
What that gem of a motor provides you is 562 naturally aspirated horsepower that can be all yours if you’re willing to rev to 9000rpm (not a typo). All that power is channeled through its 7-speed double clutch gearbox that helps you accelerate to 60mph in only 3.3 seconds. That’s almost about the same amount of time it took you to read this sentence.
Like the exterior, the cabin of the 458 Italia is purpose built and looks beautiful. The leather wrapped, driver-oriented dash leads to the body colored tachometer, which provides you messages from all the F1 derived systems. The seats and steering angle allow you to relax on long distance highway runs while remaining as docile as your Labrador retriever. The 458 is truly capable of handling your Los Angeles commute and your canyon carving duties.
Rent the 458 and experience one of the few supercars that are worthy of being called a Ferrari.