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Taking a Ferrari out into the desert always brings a bespoke feeling. Perhaps it’s the way in which their engines sound in the quiet of the never-ending dunes or maybe it’s the manner in which the sand reflects on the skin of a Prancing Horse. Either way, we decided to do this once more upon completing our 458 Speciale review.
Obviously, one must find a flat and proceed with maximum caution - the 458 Speciale, like any Ferrari, for that matter, isn’t the kind of car whose diff you want to get too close to the sand. For the sake of respect, if nothing else.
The Speciale would stand out anywhere, let alone out in the wilderness. That’s because it places a few tattoos and piercings on top of the 458’s already striking appearance. Perhaps the most visually impressive parts of the car are the side fins placed just ahead of the rear wheels, as well as the generously-sized diffuser at the rear.
Oh wait, we forgot about the bonnet. Whereas the 458 Italia or the 458 Spider come with... well... normal hoods, the one of the Speciale packs a pair of massive air vents.
Our tester came dressed in Giallo Modena (or Yellow in Ferrari talk), with a pair of black stripes creating a strong contrast with the aforementioned hue.
Sure, the thicker glass of the Speciale, Lexan rear window included, wasn’t exactly fit for keeping away the desert's heat, but the feeling was worth it. As for what we did in the rest of the time we spent with the 458 Speciale, you can check out our photo gallery.
The Speciale would stand out anywhere, let alone out in the wilderness. That’s because it places a few tattoos and piercings on top of the 458’s already striking appearance. Perhaps the most visually impressive parts of the car are the side fins placed just ahead of the rear wheels, as well as the generously-sized diffuser at the rear.
Oh wait, we forgot about the bonnet. Whereas the 458 Italia or the 458 Spider come with... well... normal hoods, the one of the Speciale packs a pair of massive air vents.
Our tester came dressed in Giallo Modena (or Yellow in Ferrari talk), with a pair of black stripes creating a strong contrast with the aforementioned hue.
Sure, the thicker glass of the Speciale, Lexan rear window included, wasn’t exactly fit for keeping away the desert's heat, but the feeling was worth it. As for what we did in the rest of the time we spent with the 458 Speciale, you can check out our photo gallery.
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