458

About the 458

The last naturally aspirated V8 Ferrari, and the one that got the formula perfect. The 458 replaced the F430 in 2009 with a 4.5-liter V8 that made 570 hp at 9,000 rpm, a dual-clutch gearbox that read your mind, and handling so precise that professional drivers called it the best mid-engine car they'd ever driven. The Speciale pushed it to 605 hp with active aero and a weight diet. The Spider took the roof off. Neither version had a single bad review. The 458 is the Ferrari that enthusiasts say was the high-water mark before turbocharging took over. When people mourn the loss of naturally aspirated Ferraris, this is the car they're thinking about.

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