When Ferrari launched its new supercar in 2010, Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson called the latest Italian sports car 'one of the all-time greats'. Celebrity buyers included rock star Eric Clapton and DJ Chris Evans. Wealthy owners were lured by the new car's sensational looks and performance.
The 202mph machine is powered by either a 3.8L or a 4.5L non-turbo V8 mounted between the axles, just behind the cockpit. This classic normally aspirated Ferrari engine drives the rear wheels only. The 458 features an ultra-lightweight, aerodynamic body and a slick seven-speed automatic gearbox. Details like that means that the 0-60mph benchmark sprint takes just three seconds.
Formula 1 star Michael Schumacher helped refine the mechanical details and the car uses state-of-the-art technology for its brakes, transmission and handling. It really is a race-car for the road. It also has one of Ferrari's best-ever cabins and dashboards.
The Ferrari 458 comes as either a sleek hardtop or glamorous convertible, which has a fully retractable hard aluminium hood. The roof retracts at the press of a button and stores itself between the seats and the engine in a process that takes just 14 seconds. It's worth knowing that the hardtop version is slightly faster though.
Are you interested in buying a used Ferrari 458 inch Look no further than Motors.co.uk to help track down this one-of-a-kind sports car.
