The Ferrari 458 Speciale
 

Haven't been reading a lot about cars but I've been following this beast for a while. Im amazed by a few things in this car(not like the regular 458 didn't impress) but one thing to me seems impossible ( not any more)

http://s8.postimg.org/aud3fzcrp/ferr...in_spain_3.jpg

This engine has a compression ratio of 14:1 :slap:, i always thought anything over 13:1 usually needed race gas or high octane gas to keep it usable and not blow up ( well for my bikes ).

Another cool feature is the new "Traction" setting called side Slip Angle Control (SSC) where i think the car gives you a certain angle that you can keep on sliding with.

now if only they would put a stick in it


Imho this is one of the most beautiful cars out there, its nothing over the top ( It doesn't scream hyper car) i don't have any seat time in it but i hope i get the chance to, i heard the suspension isn't too harsh (over the regular 458), and the weight saving is livable with. I lived with a 458 and managed to daily that thing and its nothing but a joy, this might be a bit harder to daily but if you love this thing, why not ?


http://458speciale.ferrari.com/en/

I think for us guys who can't afford it..... it's our job as fellow car enthusiasts and petrol heads to chant in unison "do it!!, do it!!, do it!!"

I think Ferrari hit the nail on the head with a 5 ton mallet in regards to the Speciale, like you said not too over the top but just enough to let you know shit just got real on the track

What's the retail on that thing?

More than you can afford pal.....FERRARI!!!

Lol...I love this 458 Speciale.