Ferrari 458
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Ferrari 458 Italia - Multi-award-winning Sports Car
Sunday, March 25, 2012Overview of Ferrari 458 Italia
Ferrari 458 is a luxury sports car with show-stopper looks and excellent road performance. The exterior stuns the onlooker through its sporty and classy body lines and the interior captures the passengers mind through its high levels of functionality and comfort. The exterior is adorned with body colour front and rear bumpers. The heated power passenger and driver door mirrors are body colored as well as the rear window. The Bi-xenon lights, daytime running lights and the headlight cleaners add up to its sophistication.
The door handles and other details are finished in black paint. The luxury trim allows the owner to choose alloy on shifter, leather on doors and leather on dashboard. The interior is loaded with high technology equipment and gadgets. Dual zone automatic air-conditioning, Harman/kardon Audio system with AM/FM and RDS, Trip computer, outside air temperature indicator, and element antenna are present. The seating capacity includes racing driving seat and front passengers eat providing the rider and passenger a true sporty experience.
Other options available are headlight control with dusk sensor, spacious cargo capacity, front 12V power outlet, front cup holders, Mp3 player, remote power locks, vehicle speed-proportional power steering, power windows, front reading lights, leather upholstery, service interval indicator and eight speakers for the audio system. Leather trimmed adjustable steering column and tachometer along with ventilation system with micro filter is also present in the interior equipment. The safety features of the sports car include airbags, tire pressure monitor, EBS and ABD. This enables the driver to experience a thrilling ride yet monitor any dangerous or out-of-control driving situation.
Engine of Ferrari 458 Italia
- 4499cc, V8 petrol engine
- 570 bhp at 9000 rpm
- 540 nm at 6000 rpm
Ferrari 458 Italia is powered by 4499cc V8 petrol engine that generates 570 bhp at 9000 rpm with maximum torque of 540 nm at 6000 rpm. The engine is mated to 7-speed dual-clutch F1 transmission system.
Performance Figures of Ferrari 458 Italia
- 0-100 kmph – 3.4 seconds
- Maximum Speed – 325 kmph