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2011 Ferrari 458 Italia - 560hp@9000rpm V8, 7 speed dual clutch

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Old 07-28-09, 03:29 PM
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all i like is the dash :/
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Old 07-28-09, 05:13 PM
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One of the best Ferrari designs I have seen in a while. I really want to see it in black, I think it would look really menacing.
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someone say black?





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Old 07-28-09, 05:53 PM
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taste the rainbow......

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Old 07-28-09, 07:07 PM
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beautiful car.
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one thing the front of the car reminds me of the fish with those whiskers :/

it be interesting if they make the top retractable and it covers the engine bay to make it like a targa of sorts
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Old 07-28-09, 08:01 PM
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Just noticed that its around 3100 lbs dry. So I assume maybe 3300 when oil, gas and other fluids are added? Sounds about average for its class.

Also noticed from the spec sheet I see no option for a traditional 6-speed manual.
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Old 07-28-09, 11:35 PM
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yup they nailed that ****. I am amazed that they can never seen to build anything that not totally appealing. Another great car that we will love and respect forever. So far in my life I have loved the daytona, 308, 328, 348,355,360,430, and the new Ferrari 458 Italia
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very good looking design..and what a cockpit.
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No surprise, i fricken love it.

VIDEO: Engine sounds

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/28/v...lorious-pipes/
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Originally Posted by pvmike1
No surprise, i fricken love it.

VIDEO: Engine sounds

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/28/v...lorious-pipes/

listen to it row through those gears
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
someone say black?





That is what i am talking about, just looks sinister in black. seriously why would you get a red one, when the blacks looks so damn cool. Big thanks!
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Originally Posted by 2002GGPIS3
That is what i am talking about, just looks sinister in black. seriously why would you get a red one, when the blacks looks so damn cool. Big thanks!
because black obscures all its character lines
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on sale next spring it says... wonder if it will beat the lf-a to the market. from the specs/looks it seems like the lf-a is crushed by this.

*awesome* car.
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It does look "futuristic" to me.
 


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