The Ferrari 458 Italia debuted recently at the world renowned Frankfurt Motor Show. It represents a genuine evolution of Maranello's mid-rear engined V8 sports cars. As with every new Ferrari the 458 Italia is a concentration of innovation thanks, in no small part, to the company's racing expertise.
The levels of fuel consumption and C02 emissions of the car set the benchmark in this market segment.
The car has innovative solutions such as the 'aeroelastic winglets' at the front that generate downforce and, as speed rises, deform to reduce the section of the radiator inlets and cut drag.
The new 4,499 cc V8 engine is a powerhouse, punching out 570 CV has a weight-power ratio of 2.42 kg and can move from 0 to 100 km/h in under 3.4 seconds and hit a maximum speed of over 325 km/h.
The driver-car interface has been revolutionised grouping all the major commands on the steering wheel, and the secondary functions on two satellite pods that just out from the dash on either side of the wheel.
This solution, together with the immediate visibility of all the car's settings on dedicated screens ahead of the driver, ensures maximum control of the car at all times, an important safety factor.
Another important announcement at Frankfurt is the extension of the Atelier One-to-One personalisation programme to the Ferrari California which thus joins the 612 Scaglietti and the 599 GTB Fiorano.
The Ferrari California is the first car in Ferrari's V8 line-up to be included in this exclusive service, and clients may now personalise their car directly at Maranello, benefiting not just from a vast range of special contents to choose from, but also the support of one of the factory's expert specialists.
As well as the F2008, the Scuderia's F1 World Championship-winning car from last season, the Ferrari stand features the flagship 2+2, the 612 Scaglietti, in Grigio Ferro Met. with Nero interior, and a 599 GTB Fiorano in Nero Setoso and Nero.
The latter is equipped with the optional Handling GTE package launched at Geneva this year which now accounts for 70 per cent of all orders. Joining the 458 Italia, and completing the V8 line-up, are two examples of the Ferrari California, the first in Nero Setoso and Cuoio interior and the second, Grigio Titanio with Bordeaux interior.
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