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Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Exotic
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015

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That was the last goodbye from the last naturally aspirated V8 Ferrari on the market. It was the F458 Speciale. A car built for track, but with some road capabilities as well.

The F458 engine won the “International Engine of the Year” award for its specific power and torque. But the Speciale was pushed harder. And not only the engine was re-worked. The entire body went through a diet losing 275 kg (606 lbs) when compared to the standard F458. The wheels offered a weight reduction of 12 kg (26 lbs) by themselves. The car's floor was made out of carbon-fiber as well.

The look was different than the regular F458. The two stripes along the car were a clear mark for the track-focused supercar. Its carbon-fiber elements were left unpainted. The specific design of the light-alloy wheels and the mesh-grille in the front offered a clear view of the car.

The car's interior was stripped down to bare essentials and some parts were covered in Alcantara, while other parts featured exposed carbon-fiber. The standard specification vehicle didn't feature a glove-compartment or a radio. The later was available on the options list.

The most important modifications were made on the mechanical side. The engine was pushed to offer a staggering 134.6 hp/liter. That was massive for a naturally aspirated engine. The dual-clutch F1-inspired gearbox was tuned for faster downshifts and the E-Diff (electronic controlled rear differential) offered a faster reaction.

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FERRARI 458 Speciale 2013, 2014, 2015
  1 gasoline engine
  • 4.5L V8 7AT (605 HP)
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FERRARI 458 Speciale Brochure

FERRARI 458 Speciale
4.5L V8 7AT (605 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 4.5L V8 7AT (605 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4497 cm3
Power:445 KW @ 9000 RPM
605 HP @ 9000 RPM
597 BHP @ 9000 RPM
Torque:398 lb-ft @ 6000 RPM
540 Nm @ 6000 RPM
Fuel System:Direct injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:202 mph (325 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed F1 dual-clutch automatic transmission
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Carbon ceramic 398x223x36 mm
Rear:Carbon ceramic 360x233x32 mm
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:245/35 ZR20 J9.0 || 305/30 ZR 20 J11.0
DIMENSIONS
Length:180 in (4572 mm)
Width:76.8 in (1951 mm)
Height:47.4 in (1204 mm)
Front/rear Track:66.1/64.3 in (1,679/1,633 mm)
Wheelbase:104.3 in (2649 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.45 in (113 mm)
Cargo Volume:8.1 cuFT (229 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3075 lbs (1395 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:275 g/km
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