Performance Review: Ferrari 458 Speciale 4.5 V8 - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari 458 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari 458 Speciale 4.5 V8 is the 7 speed / Paddle Shift version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Ferrari 458 has a 4497cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The 458 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 458's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1290 kgs (2843 lbs) this makes the Ferrari 458 Speciale 4.5 V8 in the same weight category as the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari 458 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp)

In terms of power the 4497cc 32V V8 engine produces 597 bhp (445 kW) @ 9000 rpm similar to the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp) or the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (616 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 398 lb-ft (539.6 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (406 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari 458 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2014 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 Superveloce (485.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari 458.

The Ferrari 458 has a Power to weight ratio of 462.7 bhp per ton and 308.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 458 competing with the 2014 Lamborghini Aventador LP750-4 Superveloce (485.2 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Ferrari 812 Superfast - 6.5l V12 (484.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari 458 generating around 308.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 6.5 V12 (332.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2017 Mercedes S Class 63 AMG S 4Matic (332.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.1 secs, this made the Ferrari 458 Speciale 4.5 V8 as fast as the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo (3.00 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 (3.00 secs) the 2021 Nissan NSX Type S 3.5L V6 (3.00 secs) the or the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 6.2 V8 C8 (3.00 secs). This Ferrari 458 Speciale 4.5 V8 is also faster than the 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 992 (3.10 secs) the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (3.10 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.10 secs) the and the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GT 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (3.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 458 and the 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari 458 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.8 secs @ 126.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S (10.76 secs), the 2007 Mercedes C Class 63 AMG (10.76 secs), and the 2009 BMW X5 M Sport 4.4 V8 (10.76 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Ferrari 458 Speciale 4.5 V8 has a maximum speed of 210mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 458 equals the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 (221 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Ferrari 458 Speciale 4.5 V8 then how about the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 (221 mph), the 2021 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 6.5 V12 (221 mph), or the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12 (221 mph).

Related Links:

2013 458 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ferrari

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