I'm surprised the Speciale wasn't much faster, however they're both very exciting cars
Ferrari 458 Italia vs Ferrari 458 Speciale
| Category | Ferrari 458 Italia | Ferrari 458 Speciale |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.5 l V8 | 4.5 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 570 / 562 | 605 / 597 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 540 / 398 | 540 / 398 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1529 / 3371 | 1453 / 3203 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 373 / 367 | 416 / 411 |
| Average price | €209,000 | €248,000 |
| Auto insurance group | 50 | 50 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ferrari 458 Italia | Ferrari 458 Speciale |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:34.30 | 1:32.76 |
| Fiorano | 1:25.00 | 1:23.50 |
| Autocar Dry Handling Track | 1:08.90 | 1:08.30 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:15.14 | 1:12.45 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Ferrari 458 Italia | Ferrari 458 Speciale |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 mph | 1.7 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.0 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 3.7 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 4.7 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 5.8 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 6.2 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 12.2 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 15.0 s | 15.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 7.6 s @ 107.5 mph | 7.3 s @ 110.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 10.8 s @ 134.2 mph | 10.7 s @ 135.5 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 18.2 s @ 159.7 mph | 17.7 s @ 162.2 mph |
| Est. 1 mile | 29.1 s @ 182.1 mph | 28.7 s @ 181.4 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Ferrari 458 Italia | Ferrari 458 Speciale |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.5 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.0 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.1 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 4.7 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 6.9 s | 6.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 8.2 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 9.2 s | 9.1 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 16.0 s | 15.3 s |
| 0 - 300 kph | 32.4 s | 32.9 s |
| 1000 m | 19.6 s @ 271.0 kph | 19.4 s @ 271.0 kph |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 2.6 s | 2.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 3.1 s | 3.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 4.3 s | 4.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 6.8 s | 6.2 s |
| Est. 200 - 300 kph | 22.2 s | 23.7 s |
General performance
| Category | Ferrari 458 Italia | Ferrari 458 Speciale |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 330 kph (205 mph) | 325 kph (202 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 10.8 s @ 774 ft | 9.7 s @ 682 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.91 g (9 m/s²) | 1.02 g (10 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.7 kph (43.9 mph) | 71.3 kph (44.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.7 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 19.9 l/100 km (12 mpg US / 14 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.08 g (11 m/s²) | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (108 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 126 m (412 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ferrari 458 Italia | Ferrari 458 Speciale |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 94 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 93 | 100 |
| Overall | 94 | 100 |
Verdict
458 Speciale is the fastest by a small margin.
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Loungedog 9y ago
The Speicale is clearly the quicker car...what up with FL and their BS conclusions?
