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Manufacturer Technical Specifications
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General
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Country Of Origin
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Italy
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Year Of Introduction
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2009
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Base Price When New
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N.A
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Fuel Capacity
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N.A
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Body Type
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N.A
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Curb Weight
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N.A
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Powertrain Layout
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Front-Engine / FWD
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Transmission
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Manual
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Engine
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Configuration
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N.A
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Displacement
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Power
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Torque
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N.A
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BHP / Liter
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N.A
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BHP / Weight
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N.A
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Redline
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N.A
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Performance
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Top Speed
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0 - 62 mph
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0 - 100 mph
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N.A
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0 - 250 mile
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N.A
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Skidpad
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N.A
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Braking, 62-0 mph
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N.A
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Slalom Speed
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N.A
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Sponsors
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Wallpaper Gallery: 1600x1200
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Manufacturer Press Release
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PRESS RELEASE:
More news on the Ferrari 458
Italia on www.ferrari.com: new photos and interview now on the site in the
run-up to the Frankfurt Show
Maranello, 27 August 2009 – In the run-up to the official unveiling of the
Ferrari 458 Italia at the Frankfurt Motor Show on the 15th of September,
enthusiasts can find out more about the car on www.ferrari.com. There they will
find the first photographs of the 458 Italia's interior and of the steering
wheel and instrument binnacle which represent a significant step forward in the
concept of the ergonomic interface between driver and car.
In fact the main commands are now grouped on the steering wheel, the secondary
commands are handily set in two satellite pods either side of the dash and there
are now comprehensive instrument displays on the panel ahead of the driver.
These solutions represent an important safety aspect, enabling the driver to
concentrate fully on driving. Similarly this layout ensures maximum control of
the car in highperformance driving, an uncompromising approach that derives
directly from Ferrari's F1 experience.
Working closely with the Ferrari Styling Centre, the engineers have thus
reinterpreted the positioning of the major commands to provide a truly
driver-oriented cockpit. All steering-column mounted stalks have been
eliminated, with the indicators, full beam, flash and windscreen wiper functions
now being activated by buttons on the steering wheel boss. The button to select
the shock absorber setting is now positioned next to the 'Engine start' button
where it falls readily to hand. Behind the wheel are a number of secondary
functions, such as the stereo, while the gearbox paddles are now longer making
shifts even easier from any steering angle.
The right-hand satellite pod on the dash incorporates controls for the
infotainment, the Bluetooth connection, sat-nav, digital speedo and rear parking
camera. Clustered on the left-hand satellite pod instead are the optional cruise
control, buttons for choosing the video setting of the left-hand dash TFT screen
and the on-board computer interface. The latter controls the trip computer, the
Vehicle Dynamic Assistance and the display of the car's set-up.
The Vehicle Dynamic Assistance monitors the operating parameters of the most
important areas of the car - engine/gearbox, tyres and brakes. The VDA is
enabled in the following manettino settings – Race, CT off and CST off – and
provides visual confirmation of the status of each component based on an
algorithm from parameters reading lateral and longitudinal acceleration, revs
and speed. This enables the driver to assess the ideal operating conditions for
the car. There are three status settings: WARM-UP (operating temperature too
low), GO (ideal operating conditions) and OVER (one or more components are no
longer at their optimum level and need cooling).
Along with the photos now on-line, the Ferrari site also includes an exclusive
videointerview with Paolo Pininfarina, Chairman of Pininfarina S.p.A., who
provides indepth insight into the 458 Italia's design philosophy and exterior
styling. The next release on www.ferrari.com will include an analysis of the
car's performance characteristics with an interview with seven-times F1 World
Champion Michael Schumacher.
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