Steve Fitch
Ferrari 458 Speciale
The 458 Speciale’s lean, muscular and sculpted form includes front and rear movable aerodynamics which balance downforce and cut drag, while the cockpit’s Alcantara™ and carbon fibre trim gives it a pared down, driver focused ambience that’s perfectly in tune with the car’s performance credentials.
Although outwardly similar to its 458 stablemates, the body of the 458 Speciale has been redesigned, with new composite bumpers and deep air channels on the bonnet to assist cooling. The thickness of the glass has been reduced to cut weight, while the rear screen is now a Lexan panel.
For drivers, the most significant innovation is the 458 Speciale is the Side Slip angle Control system (SSC) which makes it easier to achieve car control on the limit without restricting the skilled driver. Together with the specially-developed Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 tyres, the chassis refinements help the 458 Speciale to achieve 1.35g, the highest-ever lateral force in cornering recorded by a roadgoing Ferrari. 0-62mph takes just 3.0 seconds, but the most impressive feature of the 458 Speciale is the way its technology puts racing superstar lap times within reach of the experienced yet non-professional driver.
New Ferrari 458 Speciale prices start from £206,945
Ferrari 458 Speciale
The 458 Speciale’s lean, muscular and sculpted form includes front and rear movable aerodynamics which balance downforce and cut drag, while the cockpit’s Alcantara™ and carbon fibre trim gives it a pared down, driver focused ambience that’s perfectly in tune with the car’s performance credentials.
Although outwardly similar to its 458 stablemates, the body of the 458 Speciale has been redesigned, with new composite bumpers and deep air channels on the bonnet to assist cooling. The thickness of the glass has been reduced to cut weight, while the rear screen is now a Lexan panel.
For drivers, the most significant innovation is the 458 Speciale is the Side Slip angle Control system (SSC) which makes it easier to achieve car control on the limit without restricting the skilled driver. Together with the specially-developed Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 tyres, the chassis refinements help the 458 Speciale to achieve 1.35g, the highest-ever lateral force in cornering recorded by a roadgoing Ferrari. 0-62mph takes just 3.0 seconds, but the most impressive feature of the 458 Speciale is the way its technology puts racing superstar lap times within reach of the experienced yet non-professional driver.
New Ferrari 458 Speciale prices start from £206,945