The 458 Speciale stands out in the Ferrari lineup, alongside the 458 Italia and 458 Spider. In line with other exclusive series from Ferrari, it caters to individuals in search of a more specialized high-performance vehicle offering unparalleled driving thrills.
Distinguishing itself as an upgraded variant of the 458 Italia, the Speciale boasts enhancements like a carbon-fiber underbody, lighter glass, a Lexan engine cover, advanced ceramic brakes, forged wheels, firmer springs, anti-roll bars, and dynamic aerodynamics to streamline airflow at elevated velocities.
At the heart of the 458 Speciale lies a potent 4.5-liter V8 engine, marking it as the most robust naturally aspirated 8-cylinder Ferrari ever crafted. Generating 597 horsepower at 9000 rpm and a peak torque of 540 Nm at 6000 rpm, this model is designed for exceptional performance. Ferrari reports acceleration figures of 0 to 62 mph in 3.0 seconds and 0 to 124 mph in 9.1 seconds. Impressively, it clocked a lap time of 1:23.5 at Ferrari’s demanding Fiorano circuit, surpassing the stock 458’s timing by 1.5 seconds.
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