Verdict
A
Supercar · Italy · 2013-2015
Ferrari 458 Speciale
Ferrari 458 Speciale — spec data and generation history.
Years
2013-2015
Generations
1
Segment
Supercar
458 Italia's track-focused special. 4.5 V8 NA bumped to 605 bhp with shorter intake plenums and a higher 9,000 rpm redline — most powerful NA road-going V8 at launch. 132 kg lighter than Italia. Speciale Aperta (Spider Speciale) version, 499 cars only. Considered the high-water mark of NA Ferrari V8s — values have climbed accordingly.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2013-2015
Mk1
→
4.5 V8 NA — 605 bhp, 0-62 in 3.0s.
Verdict
A
BHP
605
0–60
3.0 s
Top
202 mph
MPG
21.0 mpg
Used
£185,000-£350,000
- + Most powerful NA road V8 (at launch)
- + 132 kg lighter than Italia
- − Limited supply
- − Hard ride
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2013-2015
- 7DCT clutch wear
- Track-spec running cost
- Aperta soft-top mechanism
- Collectability lifts cost
Rivals
Porsche 911 GT3 · Lamborghini Huracán · McLaren 675LT · Ferrari 458 Italia