Ferrari 458 Spider Review

Ferrari 458 Spider Review

After removing a few pieces of the picture, Ferrari finally showed grim look of a Ferrari 458 Spider. With the roof open and the name Spider behind it, this car was to be the successor of F355, F360 and F430 Spider which also has variants. The car is expected to compete with the McLaren MP4-12C.

As reported by Auto Express, Ferrari 458 Spider is actually the twin brother of Ferrari 458 Italy. The difference is, when 458 Italian coupe-shaped, 458 Spider has a slightly more sporty look with a retractable roof in just 14 seconds.

Behind the body of 458 Italian and 458 Spider were both hidden ear of a capacity of 4.5 liters V8 engine the same. The machine is capable of spewing power up to 462 bhp at 9,000 rpm with torque reaching 540 Nm delivered by the transmission of dual-clutch seven-speed F1 paddleshift.

But the open-close roof system turned out to make the weight 458 Spider finished 50 pounds heavier than 458 Italians. The result, the ability of this car was slightly reduced. Acceleration from rest to 100 km / h can be achieved in 3.4 seconds.

While the speed down from 325 km / h to 318.6 km / h due to the addition of weight. But though slightly slower, 458 Spider is instantly become one of todays fastest convertible.

There are three driving modes can be selected users of the 458 Spider Sport, Race and Normal which will automatically adjust the traction control, suspension until the exhaust system.

According to the plan, this car will be officially shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show performances will be opened on 13 September with a price tag that seemed slightly higher than 458 Italians.

Ferrari 16M Scuderia Spider

This new high performance sports car features the very best of Ferraris latest mid-rear-engined 8-cylinder technology. In fact, the Scuderia Spider 16M is faster round the Fiorano circuit than any other Prancing Horse open-top road car yet built. This truly evocative special series model, of which just 499 unique examples will be produced, is aimed at the most passionate clients, drivers who demand both exclusivity and superb driving pleasure.

Functionally, the 16M is a Scuderiafied Ferrari F430 Spider. It gets the same low-back-pressure, higher-compression (11.9:1 versus 11.3:1) V-8 good for 503-horses and 347 pound-feet (versus the F430s 483/343) bolted to the same F1-Superfast2 transmission capable of shifting in 60 milliseconds with torque interruption of about 40 milliseconds. The chassis setup is also nearly identical from the standard carbon-ceramic brakes (15.6 inch front, squeezed by six-piston calipers, 13.7-inch rear with 4-piston calipers), wider 19-inch tires on unique rims (including an optional new design for the Spider), harder and lower springs, and the race-tuned adjustable damping, F1 Trac, and E-Diff systems.

FERRARI 16M SCUDERIA SPIDER - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

Naturally aspirated mid-rear 90° V8, 4308 cc

Maximum power output 375.4 kW (510 hp) at 8500 rpm

Maximum torque 470 Nm (47.7 Kgm) at 5250 rpm

Max engine speed 8640 rpm (at limiter)

Compression ratio 11.9:1

Bore and Stroke 92 mm X 81 mm

Specific power output 118.4 hp/litre

Transmission

Six-speed plus Reverse F1 gearbox

Dry dual clutch

Electronic differential E-diff + F1-Trac

Oil gearbox lubrication with oil/water heat exchanger

Performance, fuel consumption, emissions

Acceleration 0-100 km/h 3.7 s

Maximum speed 315 kph

Drive weight/power 2.6 kg/hp

Fuel consumption 15.7 l/100 km (combined ECE)

CO2 emissions 360 g/km (combined ECE)

Chassis and bodywork

Car dimensions:

• Length 4512 mm
• Width 1923 mm
• Height 1216 mm
• Wheelbase 2600 mm
• Front track 1669 mm
• Rear track 1616 mm

Dry weight * 1340 kg (-80 kg vs F430 Spider)

Kerb weight * 1440 kg

Weight distribution 43% front, 57% rear

Fuel tank capacity 95 litres

Independent front and rear forged aluminium double wishbone suspensions, titanium helical springs, hollow anti-roll bars and lighter electronic shocks

398mm X 36mm carbon-ceramic material front brake discs with aluminium 6-pot callipers

350mm X 34mm carbon-ceramic material rear disc brakes with aluminium 6-pot callipers

19" five-spoke split rims front and rear

Tyres: 235/35 front and 285/35 rear; Fabbrica Pirelli PZero Corsa only

Electronic control systems

CST Stability and Traction Control System. Steering wheel-mounted manettino with five settings to integrate the F1 gearbox, CST and F1-Trac (Stability and Traction Control System), suspension control. *Figures refer to the European market versions.