458 [Official] Ferrari 458 Italia

[ALI]

What a beautiful car, my favorite Ferrari and pretty much the only one im inlove with since the maranello ... I want one in Black!

 

[Steve]

I personally love the design evolution at Ferrari. The 458 is utterly stunning, even the 3 outlet exhaust, and lets be honest if that was on any other car we say it was gash.

I love the rear haunches , the pod shape, the wheels, jesus it looks like its moving at 100mph standing still.

Ferrari have moved the game on and i want one.

Im seriously thinking of talking to my bank manager.

 

[DaSilva]

Wow, how did I miss this ?
but this is the replacement for the F430 ... Okay..
No I got worried for the Gallardo

This Ferrari looks great very futuristic and superish,
like a supercar should.
When will the first tests arrive ?
I am curious how it will preform against the rivals.

Only one question remains, why in the darkes tomb
did Ferrari made the California? Haha..
Now that car is just a total waste IMO.

Now their two, 599 & 458 ... Nice Nice ! ..
But will it be "better" than the Gallardo LP550 ?

 

[DaSilva]

Ferrari have moved the game on and i want one.

Im seriously thinking of talking to my bank manager.

Hey Steve, you only live once ?!


Good luck

 

[martinbo]

But will it be "better" than the Gallardo LP550 ?

Julius, brother...

A Ferrari is always better than a Lamborghini.

Alright, all jokes aside, looking at the technology showcased in this new Ferrari, it really does look like Maranello has moved the game on once again.

Here, truly is a stunning combination of the best naturally aspirated engine in the world with the latest in transmission technology - all wrapped up in a proper mid-engined Ferrari with gorgeous, fresh 21st century styling by Pinninfarina.

LP550 - as good as it's going to be to drive is old hat compared to this.

 

[Mr Robert]

I have now made up my mind. I love the 458, it is really everything a sprotscar should be about.

 

[go0gle]

amazing

 

[klier]

Julius, brother...

A Ferrari is always better than a Lamborghini.

Alright, all jokes aside....

That's not a joke.
And now that Lambo is owned by Audi and thus part of the VAG group.....it will always be like this.....

 

[Centurion]

Once again Luw, you're speaking about sh!t that is VERY VERY subjective. I, and MANY others, love the GT-R's design and feel the soul that many brand snobs don't. Just because you don't, doesn't make it a fact. And the reason why everyone talks about the numbers is because that is what shuts brand snobs up.

Luw, no offense, but you need to stop putting your opinion in such a way that it makes you seem like a person with a "My opinion is fact" and "Holier than thou" attitude.

Since you haven't read about "Soul" yet, here is a perfect article for someone like you. Does Godzilla Have a Soul? Also, if you find the time, read a few of the comments, you'll see that many agree with me.

I've never stated that my opinion is a fact, you take it how you want it. The GT-R shares the attributes of other Japanese top performers like the Evo; Great value, excellent power output but lacks finesse and elegance. Here in London pretty much any exotic car on the market can be spotted regularly and the GT-R is not one of them. So far I have only seen 3-4 of them and behind the wheel is the young men in their 20s hungry for speed, same people who drive Evos i.e the Need For Speed community. It just doesn't have a favourable image, heritage as 911s, Ferraris or Lambo's -- not that it matters much because cars are more than just their badge. But so far it's greatly outnumbered on the roads even by cars that are 3-4 times more expensive.

What I was stating was that in the circles of the wealthy who have the financial option of acquiring any cars they please, the GT-R has little appeal. Though for racing enthusiasts it is a different story though as it's a very competent car to drive on a track, unlike the 458 which will be a very delicate piece of machinery to expose to the dangers of track driving.

 

[martinbo]

Here in London pretty much any exotic car on the market can be spotted regularly and the GT-R is not one of them. So far I have only seen 3-4 of them and behind the wheel is the young men in their 20s hungry for speed, same people who drive Evos i.e the Need For Speed community. It just doesn't have a favourable image, heritage as 911s, Ferraris or Lambo's -- not that it matters much because cars are more than just their badge. But so far it's greatly outnumbered on the roads even by cars that are 3-4 times more expensive..

Luw, I can see the point you're making and I agree with it to a point. I am sure that the GT-R does not have the prestige appeal (snob-factor) of the established sports car makers such as Lambo, Ferrari and Porsche. But that's not to say that the GT-R as an engineering feat, as a drivers car and as a dynamic revelation for what it is won't be snapped up by very wealthy enthusiasts. Car lovers view the GT-R as having cult status. It's brutal, solid looks are mightily impressive in their own right. And, given the good value, I see many a Ferrari customer eyeing the GT-R as a worthy addition to their garage. Certainly that's the way the order book is panning out down here in SA. The GT-R will predominantly be sold to existing supercar owners who have an appreciation for the devastating ability of the Skyline.

Though for racing enthusiasts it is a different story though as it's a very competent car to drive on a track, unlike the 458 which will be a very delicate piece of machinery to expose to the dangers of track driving.

Eh? This statement is puzzling. In what way is a 458 more delicate to use on a track than a GT-R? Are the dangers of driving on a track lessened when driving a GT-R? I expect the result of flipping a GT-R in the kitty litter to be the same as doing so in a 458.

What is so delicate about the 458? Are its brakes made of cardboard? Is it constructed from paper mache?

Just from looking at the cockpit and information displays of the 458, I'd say on the other hand that the car is optimised for use on both road and track. Let alone digging deeper into its technical arsenal of track-worthy mechanical attributes.

 

[martinbo]

For those of you who may not yet have seen this, please check out this very informative and graphically interesting web-special on the 458 Italia on Ferrari's website.

http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sport Cars/458-Italia/Pages/458-Italia.aspx

 

[Mr Robert]

Well, Cent's statement could have been true 25 years ago. Back then, Ferraris were a lot more delicate and sensitive than todays models. Since the 360, however, I think they are as reliable as any other... and in comparing with the GTR, I don't know if anyone has missed the gearbox issue.

 

[Tarek]

I have no doubt in my mind that the GT-R is a lot reliable than any Ferrari,as much as i love Italian cars they are just not as solid as their counter cars.

 

[bum-man]

Well, Cent's statement could have been true 25 years ago. Back then, Ferraris were a lot more delicate and sensitive than todays models. Since the 360, however, I think they are as reliable as any other... and in comparing with the GTR, I don't know if anyone has missed the gearbox issue.

Yeah um I highly doubt that. Can you show me a Ferrari that has been as extensively tested as a German sports car? i.e. 911, M6, SLS, etc. and I would have to agree with Luw that I don't see the new Ferrari V8 being a paradigm of reliability as a Porsche flat 6 would give.

 

[NarutoRamen]

Well, Cent's statement could have been true 25 years ago. Back then, Ferraris were a lot more delicate and sensitive than todays models. Since the 360, however, I think they are as reliable as any other... and in comparing with the GTR, I don't know if anyone has missed the gearbox issue.

I think I agree with you. They are costly to maintain but they are reliable. If anyone has any doubts, get to your nearest video store (or netflix) and rent out the numerous Gumball videos. There are tons of Ferraris in there as well as other makes and they are going all out most of the time and no issues. Those days are over where you wouldn't be sure if your car would even make it back home from the local grocery shop.

 

[Sunny]

I've never stated that my opinion is a fact, you take it how you want it. The GT-R shares the attributes of other Japanese top performers like the Evo; Great value, excellent power output but lacks finesse and elegance. Here in London pretty much any exotic car on the market can be spotted regularly and the GT-R is not one of them. So far I have only seen 3-4 of them and behind the wheel is the young men in their 20s hungry for speed, same people who drive Evos i.e the Need For Speed community. It just doesn't have a favourable image, heritage as 911s, Ferraris or Lambo's -- not that it matters much because cars are more than just their badge. But so far it's greatly outnumbered on the roads even by cars that are 3-4 times more expensive.

What I was stating was that in the circles of the wealthy who have the financial option of acquiring any cars they please, the GT-R has little appeal. Though for racing enthusiasts it is a different story though as it's a very competent car to drive on a track, unlike the 458 which will be a very delicate piece of machinery to expose to the dangers of track driving.

Ah, I see you changed your tune from the GTR is just about ring time that the engineers some how "artificially" managed to 'it doesn't have image/heritage'. Yes, it doesn't have the brand image. It is after all, a just a Nissan. So, yea, if you are a brand snob, it is not for you. Yes, young people drive it cause it is easier to afford compared to other cars of similar performance - big surprise. As for heritage, GTR does indeed have a long heritage that dates back all the way to 1969 - yes, just six years after the first 911 rolled off. Just cause you are not aware of it, doesn't make it not have one. That is akin to some Americans who believe Ford invented motorcars out of their ignorance.

 

[Merc1]

Scathing...but true. Obama even said that America invented the automobile. I was like WTH! Uh....nope.

M

 

[rollo]

Scathing...but true. Obama even said that America invented the automobile. I was like WTH! Uh....nope.

M

There is ignorance in every country on earth (even Sunnyville). Why give that sort of comment weight by admiring it with a thanks?

 

[Merc1]

There is ignorance in every country on earth (even Sunnyville). Why give that sort of comment weight by admiring it with a thanks?

Because when I read it I figured it was worthy and very true.


M

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Amazing how disrespectful people are allowed to be on this forum....*Reviews forum rules one more time". Maybe I missed something.

There is ignorance in every country on earth (even Sunnyville).

Lol