The Italian auto manufacturer Ferrari has taken the wraps off of its latest mid-engine model, the 458 Italia, ahead of its Frankfurt Motor Show unveiling in September. The company has recently released a promotional video clip, which is designed to highlight a number of technical details of the new 458 Italia in this promotional video clip. The promo is presented by Ferrari Senior Vice President, Dany Bahar, and his colleague, Technical Director, Roberto Fedeli.
Designed to replace the 430, the 458 Italia features a 4.5-liter V8 engine, which can not only boasts increased power over its predecessor but also has improved efficiency and fuel consumption. The new engine features direct injection, with the output of 570 horsepower at 9,000 rpm and 420 lb-ft. of torque at 6,000 rpm. Due to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission, which will be standard, the vehicle reaches from 0 to 100km/h in 3.4 seconds, while the average fuel consumption is 13.7 liters per 100km.
According to Ferrari the all-new aluminum chassis features advanced alloys and aerospace industry manufacturing and bonding techniques. The vehicle also features a more direct steering ratio than its predecessor, a twin wishbone/multi-link suspension, and E-Diff that works with a more advanced traction control system. The ABS has also been upgraded.
