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The world's first mid-rear
engined berlinetta equipped with a retractable hard top
debuts at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Maranello, 23rd August 2011 – The new 458 Spider joins
the 458 Italia, widening the range of Ferrari's mid-rear
engined V8s and offering the same uncompromising
technological solutions, handling and performance in a
refined open-top configuration. It is equipped with a
Ferrari patented, fully retractable hard top, a world
first for a sports car with this lay-out.
The 458 Spider is powered by Ferrari's
naturally-aspirated, direct-injection 4.5 litre V8 which
was nominated as the 2011 International Engine of the
Year for its engineering excellence in terms of
driveability, performance, economy and refinement. The
power is transferred to the road by Ferrari's
class-leading dual-clutch F1 paddle-shift transmission
through the sophisticated E-Diff, itself integrated with
the F1-Trac traction control and high-performance ABS
for maximum handling dynamics.
Certain features, such as its accelerator pedal mapping
and the damping of the multilink suspension, have been
calibrated to guarantee maximum sportiness and absolute
driving pleasure with the top down, in line with
Maranello's exclusive spider tradition. Even the engine
soundtrack has been honed to ensure that the car's
occupants are completely captivated by the drop-top
driving experience.
Entirely in aluminium, the hard-top solution adopted for
the 458 Spider offers a number of advantages over the
traditional folding soft-top, including a reduction of
25 kg in weight and a deployment time of just 14
seconds. Fully integrated into the styling of the car,
the hard-top was engineered to fit neatly ahead of the
engine bay without compromising aerodynamics or the
performance of the car. The small space needed to house
the roof enables the designers to include a generous
rear bench for luggage behind the seats.
The rear of the car is characterised by innovative forms
with the buttresses designed to optimise the flow of air
to the engine intakes and the clutch and gearbox oil
radiators. For maximum comfort whilst driving top down
the 458 Spider features a generously-sized adjustable
electric wind stop. The design was perfected to slow and
diffuse the air in the cockpit, enabling normal
conversation to be held even at speeds over 200 km/h.
New technical solutions adopted for the chassis
guarantee identical levels of structural rigidity with
the roof up or down. The result is a car that is truly
exciting to drive, blending extreme performance with the
responsiveness that has always characterised Ferrari's
open-top berlinettas.
458 Spider technical specifications
Dimensions
Length
4527 mm (178.2 in.)
Width
1937 mm (76.3 in.)
Height
1211 mm (47.7 in.)
Wheelbase
2650 mm (104.3 in.)
Dry weight
1430 kg (3153 lbs)*
Weight/power ratio
2.51 kg/CV (7.42 lbs/kW)
Weight distribution fr/r
42%/58%
Engine
Type
90° V8
Displacement
4499 cc (274.5 cu in.)
Maximum power
570 CV (425 kW)** @ 9000 rpm
Maximum torque
540 Nm (398 lbs/ft) @ 6000 rpm
Specific power output
127 CV/l
Compression ratio
12.5:1
Tyres
Front
235/35 ZR20 8.5"
Rear
295/35 ZR20 10.5"
Performance
Maximum speed
>320 km/h (>198 mph)
0-100 km/h
<3.4 s
Fuel consumption + emissions
Fuel consumption***
11.8 l/100 km
Emissions***
275 g CO2/km
Gearbox
Dual-clutch, 7-speed F1
Electronics
E-Diff3, F1-Trac, high-performance ABS
* With forged wheels and Racing seats
** Including 5 CV of ram effect
*** Combined cycle with HELE system (ECE+EUDC) |
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