Strengths
- Most powerful NA road V8 (at launch)
- 132 kg lighter than Italia
- 9,000 rpm redline
Weaknesses
- Limited supply
- Hard ride
- Aperta values eye-watering
Notable tech
- Aluminium space-frame chassis
- F136FB 4.5 V8 — 605 bhp
- 7DCT
- RWD
- SSC (Side Slip Control) launched on this car
- Carbon-ceramic brakes standard
- Speciale Berlinetta and Speciale Aperta
Common issues
- 7DCT clutch
- Track-spec running
- Aperta soft-top
- Collectability
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 Speciale
BHP605
Torque540 Nm
0–603.0 s
Top202 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7DCT
458 Speciale Aperta
BHP605
Torque540 Nm
0–603.0 s
Top199 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7DCT