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Turbochargers are finding their way into everything. The industry is motivated by emissions laws and fuel mileage to build smaller engines with forced induction. Ferrari did away with their 4.5 liter V8 in favor of a 3.8 liter with two turbos. You can’t deny the abilities of the 488 GTB and its Spyder, but some […]

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Imitation is the best form of flattery, but sometimes it is difficult to discern who is imitating who. In the case of Ferrari’s race cars, the Challenge Series 458 looks very similar to the 458 Italia. Maranello has mentioned that both cars share 90% of their components, but humans also share 90% of our DNA […]

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If you thought the 599xx was amazing, the Ferrari 458 Challenge introduces a number of important modifications to adapt it for competition use. The direct injection 4497 cc V-8 remains strictly in production tune, with an output of 570 hp at 9,000 rpm. That said, modifications have been made to the gear ratios and calibration of its dual-clutch […]

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Demand for the Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta was high when it was announced only 499 examples would be created, but that was in October of 2014, and their desirability has only increased since then. A drop top version of the 458 Speciale, with “Aperta” translating to “open” from Italian, it features Ferrari’s naturally-aspirated V8 engine capable […]

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Update: Looks like the video has been made private. I’ll update this article if it’s reuploaded.   Near Marseille, France is a track called the Circuit Paul Ricard. This track measures in at 19,229 feet long with a massive straight interrupted by an S-curve and a shape that’s quite elongated. Recently, a car styling company was […]

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The big news for the Ferrari faithful back in 2012 is the addition of the 458 Spider to the lineup. Unlike its predecessors, Ferrari avoided the fabric convertible top, and also the flip-top SuperAmerica. Where the Superamerica’s transparent roof rotated into the rear deck lid, the 458 Spider’s roof separates and stacks before flipping under a traditional tonneau cover. […]

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Although we try to abstain from alliteration towards the end of the week, we found two fine Ferraris on the first Friday in February. Located in Plano, Texas, Boardwalk Ferrari/Maserati has a gorgeous 2014 Ferrari 458 Italia with only 2,091 miles. White with a red interior, it has no signs of wear inside or out. […]

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In China, Tianmen Mountain is home of one of the most dangerous roadways. The 6.8 mile drive sits at a crazy elevation, and is home to 99 turns, most of which require the driver to complete a 180-degree turn to get through. The winding roadway is definitely not for the faint of heart or the […]

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When driving around exotic cars, you always run the risk of being involved in a very expensive accident. Whether you’re on the road with them or in a parking lot, it always pays to look twice and be more cautious than normal. Unfortunately, a driver of a Mercedes-Benz 380SL Roadster at a car show in […]

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If you are in need of a sensible & fun investment for a daily driver, have you considered the Ferrari 458? With a production run from 2010 to 2015, it served as a mid-level offering, in between the F12 Berlinetta and the California. It’s probably the last Ferrari V8 to be naturally aspirated, so if […]

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When most people get a one-off car made for them, like the Ferrari 458 MM Speciale, the car itself tends to be pampered and rest in a garage. But for the owner of the 458 MM Speciale, they’d rather drive the car the way it was meant to be driven. (Also Read This – Ferrari 488 […]

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Thanks to the importance the Italian car maker places on customization, the Ferrari 458 Speciale offers a host of customized color options to choose from. The best part? You can see exactly what the 458 Speciale color combinations look like right from your computer screen. In an effort to make the customization process more hands-on, Ferrari […]

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