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Ferrari reveals F430 replacement model. Ferrari 458 Italy has a 4.5 liter V8 engine that develops 578 hp and will be its world premiere in Frankfurt. 0 to 100 km / h in 3.4 sec and top speed is 320 km / h.
Update August 27: Ferrari has revealed the first details and photos inside the new model 458 Italy, famous F430 replacement will be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Inside the new Ferrari 458 Italy is leading the steering wheel and instrument cluster-style glasses, which represents an important step in ergonomics super sports cars.
The main commands are now grouped on the steering wheel and the side are grouped as two satellites on each side of the dashboard. This solution was chosen to increase safety, allowing the driver to concentrate more on driving.
Original text July 28: The new model Ferrari is a synthesis of style, creativity, passion and the latest technology - features for which Italy is known worldwide. For this reason Ferrari has chosen to add the country of origin in addition to its traditional, coming now from the engine capacity and its number of cylinders.
Ferrari 458 Italy is a completely new car from all points of view: engine design, aerodynamics, handling, tools, ergonomics. Two-seat Berlinetta, Ferrari 458 Italy, is, like the rest of the game, receiving the company's experience in Formula 1. This is particularly evident in terms of speed and accuracy with which the car responds to driver commands and the attention given to reducing internal friction in the engine to decrease fuel consumption compared to that of the previous model, Ferrari F430, despite increasing the Capacity engine and power generated.
With a design created by Pininfarina, Ferrari 458 Italy has a new 4499 cc V8 engine - propelling the company's first direct injection petrol. It develops 570 hp at 9000 rpm and 540 Nm at 6000 rpm - setting new standards not only in the range Ferrari and the company's history but also the whole segment, and over 80% of torque available from 5250 rpm. The new Ferrari 458 Italy is equipped with dual-clutch transmission with seven gears, which allows acceleration and changes in steps fulminating very line.
Despite this performance, the new Ferrari 458 Italy is an important step in terms of fuel consumption and pollutant emissions of CO2. Even if the new engine is more powerful than the previous V8's, Ferrari 458 Italy consumes an average of just 13.7 litres/100 km, equivalent to 320 g CO2/km - best value in its segment.
Engineers have also concentrated on reducing weight to save fuel. Thus, Ferrari 458 Italy weighs only 1380 kg, with a power / weight of 2.42 kg / hp. Weight distribution is optimal, with 58% on the rear axle and the rest of his face. Results of efforts Ferrari engineers can sum up in two simple statistics that highlights perfectly the excellent performance of the new model 458 Italy: acceleration from 0-100 km / h is achieved in 3.4 seconds and top speed is 325 km / h.
For the new chassis, all aluminum, engineers in Maranello have incorporated many advanced alloys taken from the aerospace industry. They made changes and the electronic systems integrating E-Diff and F1-Trac controlled by the same unit (ECU). The result was an increase of 32% of the longitudinal acceleration out of corners compared to the previous model F430. ECU also controls and ultra-ABS-performance, providing more precision and control. The braking system was improved, shortening the braking distance from 100 km / h from 0 to 32.5 meters.
Inside the new Ferrari 458 Italy is another area where the vehicle display its athletic personality. The driver is greeted by a new arrangement of instruments, more ergonomic.
The new Ferrari 458 Italy will be presented in the public world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show (15-27 September 2009), used by the manufacturer will provide more information on price and release date on the market.
Source: http://www.ferrari.com/
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