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July 28, 2009

562HP Ferrari 458 Italia to Replace F430

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We aren’t going to get full-on porn shots of Ferrari’s 458 Italia until the Frankfurt Auto Show in September, but even though these pics are a little too CGI looking for my taste, I think it’s safe to say Ferrari’s 430 replacement is a stunner. Power comes from a 4.5 liter V8 producing 562HP and 398 pound-feet of torque, which is mated to a seven-speed, dual-clutch, automated manual gearbox, which means the 458 Italia will be good for over 200MPH and hit 60 in less than 3.4 seconds. I’m not a fan of the LEDs in the headlights, but I love the sculpted back end, the triple exhaust and how fluid the lines are. What do you guys think? Two more photos after the jump.

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Posted at 11:34 am in Exotics, Ferrari, Ferrari 430, Ferrari 458 Italia, John Coyle

Comments

2digits
Jul 31, 2009 at 1:01 pm

I have to go change my pants

Bigtime070516
Jul 31, 2009 at 12:17 am

I THINK THE FIRST ONE TO GET WRECKED IS BY A TEEN TAKING ON AJOY RIDE OR A BIRTHDAY PRESENT EITHER WAY WRRRRRRECKED

2008835
Jul 30, 2009 at 7:50 pm

I agree with 2094469 the F-430 was mean straight outta hell just like the R-34 the R35 is just a fucking 370-z on steroids and while this ferrari is very nice and i would love one (seriously)… it just doesnt make my knees quiver like the F-430

2094669
Jul 30, 2009 at 4:46 pm

Kinda like what happened to the Gt-R (R-34)old model had a more muscular aggressive front end, and got replaced by a just round chubby face, so sad.

2094669
Jul 30, 2009 at 4:43 pm

I think the the F430 is a much better looking car, the back looks awesome but the front eh not that great. just my opinion.

RavenAegis45
Jul 30, 2009 at 8:28 am

i like it but maybe its because its done in CGI that looks more compact than current Ferrari’s. but in any case it looks amazingly sweet and I’f I ever could I’d afford one i’d definitely get it but of course if that time ever comes I”m sure Ferrari Will have some new Amazing Car that’s 100 times better lol

troutster52
Jul 30, 2009 at 8:25 am

I approve.

ROUSH_STG2
Jul 30, 2009 at 8:00 am

Ferrari = Stripper magnet!

2090386
Jul 30, 2009 at 6:19 am

I likes this, I will never have one but I likes it anyway.

1576006
Jul 30, 2009 at 5:27 am

In my opinion, Ferrari went wrong with this new model. I wouldnt buy it and it would only make my head turn once. Not impressed by the design. Seems like Ferrari isnt what it once was

Mannyville
Jul 30, 2009 at 4:42 am

I guess we can rate by how high the flames get??!! anyone??!!

Mannyville
Jul 30, 2009 at 4:41 am

It looks pretty nice…. but does anyone know what the burn value is??

Redmagik760
Jul 29, 2009 at 11:57 pm

One thing i forgot to mention, the LED look sick on the headlights

Art760
Jul 29, 2009 at 9:56 pm

A piece well done…Too beautiful to explain in words.

uiyoungin
Jul 29, 2009 at 9:35 pm

Overall it is very nice. But I don’t know if it is a car worth replacing the F430 with.

Redmagik760
Jul 29, 2009 at 9:24 pm

People hatin’ on the 3rd pipe? lol you guys find anything to hate on!
I think this machine is beautiful!! bottom line its a well desinged ferrari!!

2184815
Jul 29, 2009 at 6:12 pm

not a fan

Turbo_d225cimike
Jul 29, 2009 at 5:19 pm

Overall the car is definetely a knockout. I just hope the real thing doesnt look as stubby as the digital makeup model. It looks alittle too chunky.

Batman59
Jul 29, 2009 at 5:19 pm

Overall, I like it but Im just not a fan of the third exhaust. I guess there must be some function to have that many pipes or so we think.

GodDrivesAnRsx
Jul 29, 2009 at 4:17 pm

that thing is beautiful

racermcphee
Jul 29, 2009 at 2:26 pm

HAHAHA i knew someone was gonna make a comment on how well does it burn. After seeing about 150 Ferraris spontaneously combust, I think it’s logical that if anyone were to ever come into a large sum of money for any reason at all, and wanted to get an exotic sports car, that they should never have a Ferrari as the first choice. That is… unless they feel like completely redoing the wiring.

1551820
Jul 28, 2009 at 8:40 pm

3 exhausted FAIL …

PureBusiness
Jul 28, 2009 at 7:26 pm

Relevant!

GTwildfire
Jul 28, 2009 at 6:57 pm

VERY pretty but um… how well does it burn?

74Furyous
Jul 28, 2009 at 6:26 pm

Too bubblely. Reminds me of a Mazda from the early 90′s. A Ferrari should not do that.

sarahsmile90
Jul 28, 2009 at 6:20 pm

P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N!

1398252
Jul 28, 2009 at 12:05 pm

The rear looks like a combination of the F40 and the 599

1842118
Jul 28, 2009 at 11:39 am

i think its a sharp looking car wonder what the sticker is on it