Is the Ferrari 458 Italia a good investment?

The 458 Speciale is definitely an investment, according to the internet there are around 3000 Speciale coupes sold with 499 Apertas. As an investment getting the Speciale Aperta is better given how rare it is as opposed to the coupe.

How much does a 458 Italia cost?

Like all Ferraris, the 458 Italia and Spider fall squarely in the "if you have to ask" category. That said, the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for a 2015 Ferrari 458 Italia starts at about $245,000, and the drop-top 458 Spider is just under the $270,000 mark.

How many Ferrari 458 Italia are there?

You may have missed the news this week that Ferrari has recalled all its 458 Italia supercar because five of them have recently burst into flames. You are unlikely to have been personally concerned: The Italian company has made only 1,248 of these vehicles, selling them to the likes of Eric Clapton.

What is the top speed of a Ferrari 458 Italia?

Ferrari Top Speed by Model

• Ferrari 360 Modena Top Speed: 183 mph.
• Ferrari 360 Spider Top Speed: 180 mph.
• Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale Top Speed: 186 mph.
• Ferrari 458 Speciale Top Speed: 202 mph.
• Ferrari 458 Italia Coupe Top Speed: 202 mph.
• Ferrari 458 Spider Top Speed: 199 mph.
• Ferrari 488 Spider Top Speed: 205 mph.

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Is the Ferrari 458 Challenge Street Legal?

However, there's one vehicle out there that doesn't just blur the line; it destroys it. It's the only road-legal Ferrari 458 Challenge in the world. The Ferrari 458 Challenge doesn't look like an extreme version of your standard 458.

Why is the Ferrari 458 so good?

The Performance Due to its lack of turbocharging, the 458 can't keep up with the latest and greatest supercars. But it's not slow. Power still comes from a 4.5-liter V8 engine producing 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque sending power to the rear through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

What's the difference between 458 and 488?

The 458 Speciale is a limited-run, track-ready version of the brand's already great 458 Italia, coming equipped with a 4.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 with a 9000-rpm redline. The 488 GTB is simply an evolution of the 458, albeit with one major change: a turbocharged motor.

Is the Ferrari 458 a supercar?

It comes with a 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 producing 710 horsepower, making it one of the fastest supercars on the planet, but it does have a major flaw. ...

Why is the Ferrari 458 called the 458?

According to British car magazine Autocar, the 458 Italia's design has drawn inspiration from the Enzo Ferrari and its Millechili concept car. It has been designed to be Ferrari's sportiest V8-engined car, to distinguish itself from the entry level California.

Is a 430 Challenge Street Legal?

360 Challenge and 430 Challenge cars are sold on bills of sale and do not have titles... hence cannot be legally run on the street.

Is a Ferrari 458 a supercar?

When the Ferrari 458 was unveiled in 2009 as a replacement for the Ferrari 430, it quickly became the benchmark for the supercar world. A rival to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Porsche 911 and McLaren 650S, the mid-engined Ferrari 458 Italia is available in two body styles - a coupe, and a Spider convertible.

Whats better Ferrari 458 or 488?

Ferrari 458 Italia Performance The 488 GTB even has a slight edge in top speed at 205 mph over the 458 Italia's 202 mph.

Will the 458 go up in value?

A 458 Italia will still depreciate for the years to come. There are no shortage of them and they are not collectibles. A 2014 458 Italia has no reason to go up in value right now. Ferrari made about 20,000 458 worldwide.

Why is it called 458?

In the Dino Ferrari tradition, the model number denotes overall displacement, and the number of cylinders. For the 458 Italia, that's 4.5 liters, 8 cylinders. ... The Dino line of cars was named in honor of Enzo Ferrari's son, Alfredo, who died of muscular dystrophy at age 24.

Is a Ferrari 458 Challenge Street Legal?

Tim Burton, a.k.a. “Shmee,” recently headed to California for a chance to drive an ultra-rare Ferrari 458 Challenge. The Ferrari started out life as an actual race car. Now it's street legal.

Are Ferrari 458 street legal?

There is the only road-legal Ferrari 458 Challenge in the world. It is a race-ready version of the Ferrari 458 Italia, built to compete in the one-make Ferrari Challenge race series. It's a legitimate race car, so it's a special moment seeing this car on the road.

Is the Ferrari 458 a turbo?

The Ferrari 458 Speciale Is Proof of the Beauty of Naturally Aspirated Sound. Turbos are all well and good, but there's no replacement for revs. Ferrari's mid-engine supercar is turbocharged now. ... The 458 Speciale had a 4.5 liter V8 that revved to 9,000 rpm and made 597 horsepower.

Is the Ferrari 458 a collectible?

A 458 Italia will still depreciate for the years to come. There are no shortage of them and they are not collectibles. A 2014 458 Italia has no reason to go up in value right now. Ferrari made about 20,000 458 worldwide.

How much is a Ferrari 458 Challenge?

The original Ferrari 458 Challenge price set by Ferrari was $200,000. Getting your hands on one of these used, powerful machines will run you slightly less than that today, depending on the color, features, and mileage on the odometer.

Is the Ferrari 488 Challenge EVO street legal?

The 488 Challenge Evo starts at $370,050, which isn't that bad when one considers the cost of a street-legal Ferrari. There is some good news for owners of the car's predecessor, though. Ferrari has announced that all the updates will be available as a single $49,000 upgrade kit.