Verdict
S
← Ferrari 458 Italia · 2010-2015 · 458
Ferrari 458 Italia
Last NA mid-V8 Ferrari. Already a future blue-chip.
BHP
562 bhp
0–60
3.4 s
Top speed
202 mph
MPG
18 mpg
Used
$170,000-$280,000
Strengths
- 9000rpm V8 NA character will not return
- DCT is genuinely fast
- Reliability genuinely good for a Ferrari
Weaknesses
- Replaced by turbo 488 (which lost some character)
- Service intervals expensive
- DCT mechatronic eventually wears
Notable tech
- F136-FB 4.5 V8 NA
- 7-speed dual-clutch
- Aluminium space-frame chassis
- Manettino on steering wheel
- E-Diff active rear differential
- Carbon-ceramic brakes standard
Common issues
- DCT actuator wear
- Carbon-ceramic disc cracking on track
- Catalytic converter failures
Used-market budget
$200,000
Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.