Especificaciones y análisis del Ferrari 458
Power
570HP
Torque
540Nm
Consumption
11.8l/100
Emissions
275g/km
0-100 km/h
3.4s
Top Speed
320km/h
Weight
1610kg
Price
257,899€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 7v
RWD
2 / 2 doors
230 L
86 L
419 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Ferrari 458 Spider (HELE System) · 570 CV (2012-2015)
General description
The Ferrari 458 Spider is not just a car; it's the materialization of an open-top dream. Building on the acclaimed 458 Italia, Ferrari unleashed a convertible beast that combines sculptural beauty with the purest, most visceral performance. It's an invitation to feel the wind and a mechanical symphony directly on your skin, an experience that redefines the concept of freedom at the wheel.
Driving experience
Driving the 458 Spider is a sensory overload. The heart of the experience is its naturally aspirated 4.5-liter V8 engine, a gem that screams up to 9,000 rpm with an addictive fury. Every acceleration is a punch to the chest, catapulting you from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds. The rear-wheel drive and a perfectly balanced chassis connect you to the asphalt in an intimate and brutally honest way. Lowering the roof not only exposes you to the sun but fully immerses you in the glorious roar of its exhaust, a soundtrack that gives you goosebumps.
Design and aesthetics
Designed by Pininfarina, the 458 Spider is a work of art in motion. Its fluid, aerodynamic lines not only seek efficiency but also evoke a timeless aggression and elegance. Every curve and air intake has a purpose and inherent beauty. The genius of its retractable aluminum hardtop, which folds in just 14 seconds, allows you to enjoy the silhouette of a coupe and the thrill of a convertible without compromising aesthetics. It's a functional sculpture that steals glances and hearts.
Technology and features
Beneath its spectacular bodywork lies a feat of engineering. The 570 hp V8 engine was the naturally aspirated engine with the highest specific power of its time, a milestone before the turbo era. It is mated to a lightning-fast 7-speed dual-clutch transmission derived from F1. The carbon-ceramic brakes offer inexhaustible stopping power, while the electronic differential (E-Diff) and F1-Trac traction control manage power with astonishing efficiency, making its performance both accessible and thrilling.
Competition
In the pantheon of convertible supercars of its era, the 458 Spider faced titans like the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, with its wild character and V10. It also competed with the surgical precision of the McLaren MP4-12C Spider and the relentless efficiency of the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet. Each offered a different interpretation of open-top driving pleasure, but few could match the emotional charge and sound of the Ferrari.
Conclusion
The Ferrari 458 Spider is much more than the sum of its parts. It is one of the last great naturally aspirated supercars, a testament to an era of passion and pure sound. It represents the culmination of Ferrari's beauty, emotion, and technology in a machine that makes you feel alive. It's not just a car to be driven; it's an experience to be lived, a modern classic whose legacy will resonate for generations.