The Ferrari 458 Italia Speciale 2013 Press Release

The Ferrari 458 Italia Speciale 2013 Press Release

Carwoowles - The Speciale 458 is the latest product from Ferrari central philosophy of extreme technological innovation and research, in this case, powertrain, aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics developments, the already-impressive 458 Italia in a car really worth transform the nickname “Speciale”. The result is quite new, the concept of aerodynamic uncompromising sports car.

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Many of the sophisticated solutions implemented for the first time in a car in half in 458 Speciale, including advanced active aerodynamics will be a standard feature of all new Ferraris in the future.

Flanked to the area of ​​Maranello marque of the award-winning 458 Italia and the 458 Spider, the new center was behind V8 berlinetta designed to increase performance and driving pleasure to an unprecedented level, however, ensure during smooth control and effortless in all possible situations.

The Ferrari 458 Italia Speciale 2013 Press Release

After careful attention lavished on the drive unit ” Best Performance Engine ” in the International Engine of the Year Awards in two consecutive years, Ferrari ‘s most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine ever ( 605 hp) built with excellent performance 135 specific cv / l, the highest ever for a naturally aspirated street version.

Thanks to a weight / power ratio of just 2.13 kg equally excellent / hp, the 458 Speciale may from 0-100 km / h in just 3.0 seconds accelerating ( 0-200 km / h in 9.1 seconds) and a lap time of 1:23.5 recorded only in the Fiorano circuit.

The Ferrari 458 Italia Speciale 2013 Press Release

Aerodynamic requirements guide the work of the Ferrari Style Centre, who led the project in collaboration with Pininfarina to form shapes of the car to make sure they were more performance-oriented than ever before. The main features of this are the movable aerodynamic downforce front and rear balance and cutting resistance, which make the 458 Speciale car aerodynamically efficient production area in the history of Ferrari (E helps index 1.5).

The technology in the vehicle dynamics subsystems, the driver immediately trust and control at high speeds gives used are managing the natural power oversteer and accurate response to orders greater progress in an area where Ferrari a good leader is already established.

The Ferrari 458 Italia Speciale 2013 Press Release

One of the most innovative features of the 458 Speciale is the attitude angle control (SSC ), the easier the control of the car at the limit, to achieve a significant increase in the drive makes it emotion. By developing a new algorithm performs exact instant analysis SSC immediately sideslip car compared to the target and optimize both torque management ( through integration with the traction control F1 -Trac ) and distribution torque between the two wheels ( through integration with the E – Diff electronic differential lock ).

An essential part of car development including Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 was specially refined for him in a program of intensive collaboration that includes, among other numerous events and track simulator sessions. Designed for the 458 Speciale, driving performance in dry lap and improving the consistency of performance in the following rounds. They also allow to use the car to make the maximum available grip in the wet.

The Ferrari 458 Italia Speciale 2013 Press Release

The above technical content has improved only 458 Speciale lap time and also provides the repeatability of performance in the following rounds is absolutely unprecedented for a car that is not designed exclusively for racing. The result is that the 458 Speciale a faster response time (0.060 sec) and higher lateral acceleration (1.33 g ) was never hit by a car in the Prancing Horse range.

The 458 Speciale receive their world public debut at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in September.

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

engine

• type
• Total displacement
• Max. output
• Max. Few V8 – 90 °
• 4495 cm3
• 605 hp at 9000 rpm
• 540 Nm at 6000 rpm

weight

• empty weight
• Power / weight 1290 kg
• 2.13 kg / hp

performance

• 0-100 km / h
• 0-200 kmh
• Fiorano lap time 3.0 seconds
• 9.1 seconds
• 1:23.5

Emissions ( ECE + EUDC combined cycle )
CO2 Emissions ** 275 g / km

** With HELE system

Source: Ferrari Press