The Ferrari 458 Speciale - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SmsAlSuwaidi · 11-16-2013, 01:04 AM

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)

This engine has a compression ratio of 14:1

, 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/

Joakim3 · 11-16-2013, 01:19 AM

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

SUB-FT86 · 11-16-2013, 03:46 PM

What's the retail on that thing?

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

Lol...I love this 458 Speciale.

11-16-2013, 01:04 AM	#1
SmsAlSuwaidi Boosted Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Not a supra....yet Location: Riverside,CA/ Abu Dhabi,UAE Posts: 2,925 Thanks: 487 Thanked 1,203 Times in 812 Posts Mentioned: 90 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	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) This engine has a compression ratio of 14:1 , 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/

11-16-2013, 01:19 AM	#2
Joakim3 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 04' Saab 9-5 Aero Location: Elkridge, MD Posts: 602 Thanks: 7 Thanked 199 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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 __________________ _____________________ You know what they say... pick two: cheap, fast, reliable.

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11-16-2013, 03:46 PM	#3
SUB-FT86 86 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 2.0T (Asphalt) Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 126 Thanked 527 Times in 296 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	What's the retail on that thing? More than you can afford pal.....FERRARI!!! Lol...I love this 458 Speciale.

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