Supercar · Italy · 2009-2015

Ferrari 458 Italia

Ferrari 458 Italia — spec data and generation history.

Ferrari 458 Italia press photo
Verdict
A
Years
2009-2015
Generations
1
Segment
Supercar

First flat-plane-crank V8 in a road-going mid-engined Ferrari. F136FB 4.5 V8 NA, 562 bhp, 9,000 rpm. Italia (Berlinetta), Spider, Speciale (605 bhp / 132 kg lighter — separate slug for clarity), Speciale Aperta (Spider Speciale). Last NA V8 mid-engined Ferrari before turbocharging arrived with the 488 in 2015. 458 Italia covered here — Speciale lives at /ferrari-458-speciale/ for collector/track-focus.


Known issues by generation

Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.

2009-2015
  • F1 7DCT clutch wear
  • Cambelt-free engine — major service still pricey
  • Spider soft-top motor
  • Carbon-ceramic brake cost

Rivals

Lamborghini Huracán · McLaren 12C · Porsche 911 Turbo · Ferrari 458 Speciale