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by MotorTrendHaving driven the Italia and now the Speciale, I can say that without a doubt, the Speciale is the finest driving car I have ever had the pleasure to pilot.
by MotorTrendThe last piece of the getting-power-to-the-ground puzzle is the magnetorheological suspension, whose new Frequency-Shaped SCM-E dampers sport twin solenoids as well as a new CPU and software that modifies the magnetic field every millisecond.
Data points Key details of the Ferrari 458 Speciale
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The engine is produced in the factory’s in-house foundry using the same machinery and processes as employed by the F1 team for complex components with the extreme structural and dimensional characteristics needed for a naturally-aspirated engine capable of hitting 9000 rpm.
The car feels much sportier as it shifts up through the gears, with response time to commands more prompt than ever, thereby guaranteeing 40 per cent faster longitudinal acceleration with engine revs adapting 20 per cent more rapidly.
Specifications Full list of technical specs
general
| Brand | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Price | $298,000 |
| Type of car | Production car |
| Year | 2014 |
| City mileage | 13 MPG |
| Highway mileage | 17 MPG |
transmission
| Drivetrain | RWD w/E-Diff3 |
|---|---|
| Gearing | Traditional |
| # of gears | 7 gears |
engine
| Displacement | 4,497 cc |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Air compressor | None |
| Fuels | Gas |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Bore/stroke | 3.7 in / 3.2 in |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 valves |
road tests
| Drag coefficient | 0.33 |
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power & handling
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.13 lb/hp |
|---|---|
| Maximum hp | 600 HP @ 9,000 RPM |
| Maximum torque | 398 ft-lb @ 6,000 RPM |
| Max RPM | 9,000 RPM |
| Engine placement | Mid |
| Weight distribution | 42%/58% |
| Steering system | Rack and pinion |
suspension, wheels & brakes
| Front brakes | Disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Front wheels | 508/? 216 |
| Rear wheels | 508/? 267 |
physical dimensions
| Curb weight | 3,076 lb |
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| Width | 76.8 in |
| Height | 47.4 in |
| Length | 180 in |
| Front track width | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
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