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Ferrari 458

What is ferrari 458?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Type Sports car[1]
Layout Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive[1]
Engine 4.5 L V8[1]
Production 2009–2015[1]
Successor Ferrari F430[1]

The Ferrari 458 is a mid-engine sports car produced by Ferrari from 2009 to 2015, with the 458 Italia as the main model. It was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and succeeded the Ferrari F430. It is known for its high-revving V8 engine and is available in coupé and convertible body styles.

Context

The Ferrari 458 is a mid-engine sports car produced by Ferrari from 2009 to 2015, with the 458 Italia as the main model. It was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and succeeded the Ferrari F430 [1]. The 458 line includes the Italia, the Spider, and later variants such as the Speciale, depending on the source and model year [1]. The 458 Italia was engineered to reach 9,000 rpm and had a maximum power output of 570 cv [1]. The 458 Spider combines a mid-rear engine with a retractable folding hard top [1]. Performance figures vary across variants and sources [1]. The 458 is often confused with its successor, the Ferrari 488 [1]. The car is part of Ferrari's lineage that traces back to Enzo Ferrari.

Documented claims

  • The Ferrari 458 Italia was introduced in 2009 and engineered to reach 9,000 rpm with a maximum power output of 570 cv. [1]
  • The 458 line includes the Italia, the Spider, and later variants such as the Speciale. [1]
  • The 458 Spider combines a mid-rear engine with a retractable folding hard top. [1]

Related

  • Ferrari F12En annan Ferrari-modell med liknande prestanda och design som lasare av 458 kan vara intresserade av.
  • Ferrari FfEn annan Ferrari-modell från samma era, relevant för den som vill utforska märkets utbud.

Questions and answers

How much does a Ferrari 458 cost?

Prices vary widely by variant, condition, and market, so no single figure applies to all 458 models [1].

Why is the 458 so special?

The 458 Italia is noted for its high-revving V8 engine that reaches 9,000 rpm and delivers 570 cv [1].

What is the difference between the 458 Italia and the 458 Spider?

The 458 Spider is a convertible version with a retractable folding hard top, while the Italia is a coupé [1].

Sources

  1. Ferrari 458 (2009-2015): review, specs and buying guide - Evo — evo.co.uk (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Things