Strengths
- First flat-plane V8 mid-engined Ferrari
- 9,000 rpm rev limit
- 7DCT first appeared
Weaknesses
- No manual
- Cambelt-free but service still pricey
- Carbon-ceramic option
Notable tech
- Aluminium space-frame chassis
- F136FB 4.5 V8 NA flat-plane
- 7DCT only
- RWD
- E-diff E-Diff3
- Carbon-ceramic brakes standard
- Berlinetta and Spider folding-hardtop
Common issues
- 7DCT clutch
- Major service cost
- Soft-top motor
- Carbon brakes
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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458 Italia
BHP562
Torque540 Nm
0–603.4 s
Top202 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7DCT
458 Spider
BHP562
Torque540 Nm
0–603.4 s
Top199 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7DCT