MODEL HISTORY
The 458 Italia was the much lauded replacement for the Ferrari 430, launched at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show with the Spider following two years later in 2011, again at Frankfurt. It was a completely new design and the first mainstream Ferrari to be available without the option of the traditional Ferrari gated manual gearbox. Purists were alarmed, but not for long, for only a short drive showed the 458 Italia to be an incredibly visceral driving machine, once again redefining what a junior supercar should be.
There was nothing junior about the performance, with the 4.5 litre, naturally aspirated V8 putting out a ferocious 554 bhp at a screaming 9,000 rpm with a fulsome 398 lb ft of torque available at at 6,000pm. Direct injection (its first application in a Ferrari mid-engined road car) allowed 80% of that torque to be utilised at 3,250rpm, giving massive performance wherever you were within the rev range. Indeed, contemporary road tests likened the 458 Italia to the mighty Ferrari F40, which it shared its distinctive tripe exhaust array with. The Italia hit the benchmark sprint to sixty mph in a scant 3 seconds, with a top speed in excess of 200 mph.
Pininfarina was responsible for the artistry of the body shell, overseen by then Ferrari design director, Donato Coco. Aerodynamics played a major part in the design of the 458 shell, with a dramatic cab forward/mid engine stance looking like a track orientated model. With 140 kg of downforce at 120 mph, the 458 was indeed super stable at track speeds, too. Speaking of which, a certain Mr Schumacher was rumoured to have advised on the interior, with many design parallels to his F1 company car introducing themselves in the cabin of the 458, including a steering wheel heavy with controls so one never had to take there hands off the wheel during spirited driving.
Equipment
Nero Daytona, 20 inch Forged Wheels, Giallo Brake Callipers, Carbon Ceramic Brakes, Carbon Rear Diffuser, Scuderia Wing Shields, Carbon Fibre Under Door Cover, Carbon Fibre Rear Moulding, Carbon Fibre Outer Sills, Carbon Fibre LED Steering Wheel, Carbon Fibre Racing Seats In Nero Leather & Contrast Stitching, Carbon Fibre Driver Zone, Bianco Rev Counter, Carbon Fibre Central Bridge, Carbon Fibre Dashboard Inserts, Inner Sill Plates In Carbon Fibre, Nero Leather Cabin With Contrast Stitching, Nero Carpet, Alcantara Headlining, iPod Connection, NavTrak Anti Theft System, Bluetooth, Front and Rear Parking Sensors & Parking Camera.
EXTERIOR
Of exemplary racing lineage, the 458 has multiple endurance victories around the globe and everything about this car shouts performance – sculpted to optimise aerodynamics with leading engine, drivetrain and braking technology.
Looking glorious in a coat of Nero Daytona paint, glossy carbon fibre exterior details to the rear panel and front bumper compliment the bodywork perfectly. The athletic form shows very well in this stunning metallic – highlighting the various cooling and aerodynamic details from the front splitter and front wheel arch slashes to the rear lights which appear to ooze out of the bodywork.
INTERIOR
The cabin of this 458 is exceptionally well appointed with a tasteful mix of Carbon Fibre Racing seats in Nero leather with a contrast stitch as well as plenty of alcantara. The driving position is absolutely spot on with all controls falling easily to hand – a real ergonomic triumph that has survived well over time. The steering wheel feels beautiful to hold, with a perfect rim diameter, again finished in a combination of carbon fibre shrouded in alcantara.
Condition of the interior is excellent, presenting with no visible blemishes or wear, and a testament to the level of care and attention this Ferrari has been subject to throughout its life.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The Ferrari engine presents as a work of art, pride of place under the glass rear cover, with the extroverted details the Italian marque is known for.
Bursting into life at the push of the steering wheel mounted start button the naturally aspirated F136 has a distinctive timbre being a flat plane V8 that swells to a banshee scream as the revs rise to an incredible 9000 rpm.
The 7 speed dual clutch gearbox is lightning fast and very much in keeping with the genre of car, yet smooth and imperceptible via auto mode when driving at a more sedate pace.
HISTORY FILE
This generously specified Italia was first registered in October of 2011 by Graypaul Birmingham.
The car has always been maintained very well as outlined in the original stamped service book;
18.09.12 – Graypaul – 1,630 miles
28.08.13 – Graypaul – 6,963 miles
27.08.14 – Graypaul – 12,270 miles
04.09.15 – Graypaul – 14,522 miles
30.08.16 – Graypaul – 17,069 miles
11.10.18 – Graypaul – 27,607 miles
30.08.19 – Stratstone – 28,756 miles
04.08.20 – Graypaul – 28,785 miles
19.04.22 – QV London – 29,216 miles
05.06.24 – QV London – 29,500 miles
24.07.25 – Maranello – 29,917 miles
With the service schedule up to date the car is on the button and ready to go.
Naturally the original book pack, warranty booklet and assorted invoicing are included in the history file.
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