| Year
(of specifications) |
2010 |
| Engine |
4.5
litre V8 |
| Transmission |
7-speed
dual clutch RWD |
| Max
speed |
- |
| 0-60
mph |
- |
| Horsepower |
570
bhp @ 9,000 rpm |
| weight |
- |
As Ferrari always do with their mid-engined supercars, they've
just gone ahead and made a 'Challenge' version of the 458 Italia.
The 458 Challenge is a track version of the 458. There's no
luxuries or creature comforts, instead theirs stuff like Lexan
windows, thinner body panels (to cut weight), fire suppression
systems, a single bucket racing seat and harness, 19" center-nut
racing wheels, and big slick tires.
The engine of the 458 Challenge is left unmodified to comply
with the racing class regulations. This means it still develops
570 horsepower @ 9,000 rpm. However the torque curve has been
altered and it now offers more oomph at lower revs thanks to
different gear ratios and a recalibrated F1-style semi-auto
gearbox.
The suspension system of the 458 Challenge is also different
to its roadgoing counterpart. It is fitted with stiffer springs,
single-rate dampers and solid aluminium bushings.
The carbon-ceramic braking system has been swiped from the Ferrari 599XX track car.
Of course if you want a Ferrari for tootling around in then
this isn't for you. But if you plan on doing a spot of very
expensive racing then it's certainly one to look at.
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