After removing a few pieces of the picture, Ferrari finally showed grim look of a Ferrari 458 Spider. With the roof open and the name 'Spider' behind it, this car was to be the successor of F355, F360 and F430 Spider which also has variants. The car is expected to compete with the McLaren MP4-12C.
As reported by Auto Express, Ferrari 458 Spider is actually the twin brother of Ferrari 458 Italy. The difference is, when 458 Italian coupe-shaped, 458 Spider has a slightly more sporty look with a retractable roof in just 14 seconds.
Behind the body of 458 Italian and 458 Spider were both hidden ear of a capacity of 4.5 liters V8 engine the same. The machine is capable of spewing power up to 462 bhp at 9,000 rpm with torque reaching 540 Nm delivered by the transmission of dual-clutch seven-speed F1 paddleshift.
But the open-close roof system turned out to make the weight 458 Spider finished 50 pounds heavier than 458 Italians. The result, the ability of this car was slightly reduced. Acceleration from rest to 100 km / h can be achieved in 3.4 seconds.
While the speed down from 325 km / h to 318.6 km / h due to the addition of weight. But though slightly slower, 458 Spider is instantly become one of today's fastest convertible.
There are three driving modes can be selected users of the 458 Spider Sport, Race and Normal which will automatically adjust the traction control, suspension until the exhaust system.
According to the plan, this car will be officially shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show performances will be opened on 13 September with a price tag that seemed slightly higher than 458 Italians.
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