May 31, 2016 the ferrari 458 speciale is err, rather special. The ferrari 458 speciale builds upon the performance of the 458 italia and spider with its more powerful engine, reworked transmission, brakes, and suspension setup. Ferrari 458 italia once owned by the grand tours james may is now for sale just because it was owned by captain slow doesnt mean you cant have a little fun in it. Fernando alonso get his own custom ferrari 458 italia. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 32 458 speciale models nationwide. The 2014 ferrari 458 speciale is the harbinger of faster things to come from ferrari. The ferrari 458 italia may be many things, but with its starting price of around.
Ferrari 458 speciale extreme technology for special emotions as with all ferrari special series, the 458 speciale boasts an array of advanced technical solutions that make it a completely unique model designed for owners looking for an even more focused sports car offering extreme driving emotions. Ferraris f1 drivers alonso and massa have fun in a 458 italia. This road going car is a further improvement to the 458 italia and 458 spider in terms of performance, power and aerodynamics. Schumacher retired on the penultimate race at suzuka 06. Fernando alonso get his own custom ferrari 458 italia top speed.
Luca di montezemolo made a surprising declaration during an interview with an australian journalist that fernando alonso is the the best driver in the world. Reading up on the 458 speciale during my flight to bologna, italy, i had to stop and wonder for a minute. Sep 09, 2011 right before the start of the race weekend of the italian grand prix in monza, fernando alonso wanted to try the new 458 spider, which will be presented at the iaa frankfurt next tuesday. Ferrari 458 italia 2014 vs ferrari 458 speciale 2014 ferrari 458 italia 2014. Same driver, same ambient temperature, same conditions, different days. Fernando alonso, felipe massa lap catalunya in ferrari 458 italia. Fernando alonso, felipe massa lap catalunya in ferrari 458. The chevrolet corvette has the performance data recorder, and now the ferrari f12berlinetta, 458 speciale and laferrari have a similar system named ferrari telemetry what is it. Fernando alonso and kimi raikkonen try out the ultimate driving experience ahead of belgian gp. The ford gt is faster than the ferrari 458 speciale and.
Unemployed middleaged man from hammersmith orders the lastever ferrari 458 speciale, in dark blue. The 458 speciale is one of the great ferraris, and we dont say that lightly. Fernando alonso and kimi raikkonen try out the ultimate. Just moments before i signed the order form and committed myself totally and irreversibly, i had a sudden change of heart. As a driver s car, a supercar or a v8 ferrari, the. Hot wheels elite ferrari 458 speciale, red vehicle 1. This is the result when engineers take an amazing street car, lower the weight and add horsepower. Ferrari then issued a press release to praise alonso and repeat the claim that alonso is the best. Had both the 458 spider and now have the aperta, for me no comparison, the aperta is just that little better in every area and that adds up to a big difference overall.
Cars for rallyings rgt cup, including the ferrari 458. The speciale is so alert and responsive to the driver s commands that it thinks your inputs onto the road almost before the thought has formulated in your. Fernando alonso with kamui kobayashi at the launch of the ferrari 458 speciale in tokyo ahead of the japanese gp weekend. The ferrari 458 speciale is ferraris most powerful naturallyaspirated v8 road car ever. They say you should never spend more than five years in the same position, so ferrari followed suit, upgrading their v8 game to the 458 speciale.
Supercar shootout ferrari 458 speciale versus mclaren. Search from 204 ferrari 458 italia cars for sale, including a certified 2015 ferrari 458 italia speciale, a certified 2015 ferrari 458 italia speciale a spider, and a used 2014 ferrari 458 italia speciale. Maranellos new 458 speciale driven in the uk, and in righthanddrive form. Its an extraordinary beast whichever way you look at it. Details about hot wheels elite 118 ferrari 458 italia fernando alonso edition white damaged. There is a reason why the ferrari 458 is not a supercar and it is the same reason why the ferrari 348 was not a supercar. I took on the fastest man on the dragon with a 458 speciale. It also wont be too kind on the wallet as a result of high running costs. I had evaluated the regular 458 italia extensively during our 2011 best driver s car. Ferrari 458 italia 2014 vs ferrari 458 speciale 2014. Debuted for the first time at the 20 frankfurt motor show, the ferrari 458 speciale for sale holds the title for the top performing 458 cars.
Firstly it manages to be more exciting to drive than the alreadythrilling 458 italia, but secondly it does this without completely sacrificing comfort. Though the speciale is louder, the italia has a more rumbling sound. The 458 speciale mm is a oneoff sports car based on a ferrari 458 speciale and built for a british customer. Ferrari says it allows you to monitor your cars position and analyze its performance by recording all your driving sessions on, or offtrack while displaying the data on the instr ument cluster in realtime. Discussion in 458 italia488f8 started by staj, jan 8, 2017. View detailed pictures that accompany our fernando alonso s ferrari 458 italia article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. Catch it while you can already lauded as the best ferrari of modern times, the status of the 458 speciale is only heading in one direction. The design pays homage to the ferrari 288 gto and incorporates handcrafted aluminium and carbon fibre components.
Given the choice wouldnt think twice would take the speciale over the 458 any day. The speciale delivers its peak power of 597bhp at 9000rpm. Subscribe here gommeblog ferrari 458 italia spider. Ill go so far as to say the driver and passenger are extremely lucky. The company initially sponsored drivers and manufactured racing cars, before moving into the production of road vehicles as ferrari s.
Its also the most aerodynamically efficient ferrari ever. Alonso and massa in the 458 italia an unusual day for the two ferrari drivers. Its a street car thatd be happier if your local roads were lined with tire barriers and dotted with gravel. The speciale receives a myriad of performance upgrade starting with increased power from the 4. It was glued back on using superglue, but was not the most clean job, and some white glue. Genuine ferrari 458 italia,spider, speciale lh external rear view mirror 864310. The speciale is to the 458 italia what the challenge stradale was to the 360.
Get the best deals on exterior mirrors for ferrari 458 italia when you shop the largest online selection at. Its called the ferrari 458 speciale, and the name is no lie. The 2014 ferrari 458 speciale is just that, and it has the numbers to prove it. Shop ferrari 458 speciale vehicles for sale at cars. The bond between car and driver is sensational regardless of driving scenario, the 458 speciale responding obediently, precisely and rapidly to your inputs via. Fernando alonsos ferrari 458 italia photo gallery autoblog. Ferrari 458 speciale want to buy a ferrari 458 speciale. Compare ferrari 458 speciale a vs lamborghini huracan.
The new midrearengine v8 berlin etta was presented in the 20 frankfurt motor show in september. The 458 speciale was stitched together in a theoretical realm without oncoming traffic or loping tourists. Ferrari racer alesandro balzan takes us for a spin in a 458 speciale to mark 60 years of ferraris u. This 2015 ferrari 458 speciale aperta perfectly illustrates the ferrari approach to a model hierarchy that invariably begins with a milestone performer of astonishing beauty and capability, evolves to a higher plane in almost every conceivable way, and then finishes off by reaching the sublime.
Ferrari 458 speciale, buy a ferrari 458 speciale autobytel. The driver, i learned, was informally known as the king. The ferrari 458 speciale joins the ferrari range alongside the 458 italia and 458 spider and, like all specialseries ferraris, is aimed at a specific kind of owner, in this case those looking for an even more focused sports car that offers extreme driving emotions. So, how does ferraris marketing lingo stack up in real life. Alonso, celebrating here, ultimately won the world title. The perks of being a formula one race car driver is limitless and if you just happen to be a twotime world champion driving for a team like ferrari. By continuing to visit this site you agree to our use of cookies. Fernando alonso revealed that the culture of the samurai provides him with inspiration which he will draw from this weekend as he tackles one of his favourite tracks suzuka. Ferrari 458 italia once owned by the grand tours james.
Fernando alonso tests ferrari laferrari fiorano circuit f1. The italian builder zeroed in on two aspects to give it an edge over the italia. Ferraris f1 drivers alonso and massa have fun in a 458. It was glued back on using superglue, but was not the most clean job, and some white glue residue is visible in the headlight. Ferrari was founded by the charismatic enzo ferrari in 1929, as scuderia ferrari. Car tests the new ferrari 458 speciale a in italy its the opentop ferrari 458 speciale roadster cockpit of the ferrari 458 speciale aperta you even get xrayspec, skeletonlook pews in your 458. Browse the listings of ferrari 458 speciales for sale online. Fernando alonso and kimi raikkonen try out the ultimate driving.
Sep 11, 2014 i took on the fastest man on the dragon with a 458 speciale. Find ferrari 458 italia recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. Mar 22, 2010 view detailed pictures that accompany our fernando alonso s ferrari 458 italia article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. It followed a template set out by the 360 challenge stradale and 430 scuderia as a hardcore iteration of ferraris fabulous v8 sports car, the 458. The ferrari 458 speciale is the highperformance variant of the already sensational 458 italia. Hot wheels elite 118 ferrari 458 italia fernando alonso. Aug 22, 2014 the bond between car and driver is sensational regardless of driving scenario, the 458 speciale responding obediently, precisely and rapidly to your inputs via the steering wheel, accelerator or. Ferrari 458 speciale the 458 speciale joins the ferrari range alongside the 458 italia and 458 spider and, like all specialseries ferraris, is aimed at a specific kind of owner, in this case those looking for an even more focused sports car that offers extreme driving emotions. The drivers side headlight fell off due to the adhesive holding it on becoming yellow and brittle. Fernando alonso diaz born 29 july 1981 in oviedo, asturias, spain2 is a spanish formula one racing driver and a twotime world. Fernando alonso testa a nova ferrari 458 spider hd. This new ferrari might be the most special car in a lineup full of them.
Keen drivers could still use the speciale every day, but really it is the openroad performance that makes it one of the finest driver s cars at. Fernando alonso testa a nova ferrari 458 spider hd youtube. Ferrari 458 mm speciale custom body for 458based oneoff oneoff special has been built for a british client, and features new styling and a striking paint scheme 31 may 2016. Click on the video blow to watch exferrari f1 drivers fernando alonso and felipe massa. Find specifications for every 2017 ferrari 458 italia. How ferrari 488 gtb stacks up against the 458 speciale.
Fernando alonso has yet to start a race for ferrari and hes already reaping the rewards of being with the prancing horse after being given his own personal ferrari 458 italia. Hot wheels elite 118 ferrari 458 italia fernando alonso edition white low price due to weardamage in a couple spots. The 458 speciale is the more engaging of the two rivals. Ferraris 458 italia is almost half a decade old now. The ford gt is faster than the ferrari 458 speciale and mclaren 675lt. What is the difference between ferrari 458 speciale 2014 and ferrari 458 italia 2014. Compare the ferrari 458 speciale a, lamborghini huracan spyder, and mclaren mp412c spider side by side to see differences in performance, pricing, features and more. Oct 29, 2014 ferrari racer alesandro balzan takes us for a spin in a 458 speciale to mark 60 years of ferraris u. A convertible version was revealed in 2010 as the spider was made available to the public, and against convention, the retractable top achieved the same 060 mph acceleration stats as. Exterior mirrors for ferrari 458 italia for sale ebay.
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