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Ferrari 458 Italia to be priced at £169,545 in the UK
According to a report by Evo.co.uk, Ferrari’s 458 Italia will be priced at £169,545 in the UK. The price is considered to be slightly expensive and is nestled between the California which has a £143,325 price tag and the Ferrari 599 Fiorano that costs £207,075. The base price above could easily escalate if you tick on the options lists.
Prices could reach the £200,000 mark with items like a spare wheel, steering wheel-mounted LEDs, electric seats and so on. The F30 replacement has a 4499 cc V8 with direct injection that can produce 570 PS at 9,000 revs and 540Nm of torque. With a 7 speed dual-clutch transmission, the Italia can hit 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and you will be able to go on till 325 km/h.
Ferrari 599 GTB hybrid concept to be shown in Geneva?
According to Quattroroute, Ferrari will be showcasing a hybrid concept based on the 599 GTB at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show happening in March. The ‘greener’ Ferrari is expected to feature a lithium-ion battery pack and an electric motor that will be paired with the 599’s 620hp 6.0 liter V12 powerplant. The hybrid should feature a fuel consumption figure of about 17 liters per 100 kilometers (compared to about 27 l/100km) which translates to savings of about 35%. Ferrari is also expected to fit a brake regeneration system as well as an engine start/stop technology. It may also add in an electric power boost function. A hybrid Ferrari? Why the heck not?
Leaked price sheets for the Ferrari 458 Italia: Starts from £149,246
After Italian sports maker Ferrari officially revealed the 458 Italia, many started to wonder about the pricing. Well, you don’t have to wait any longer, as two price sheets were leaked onto the Internet. According to the leaked documents, the Italia’s pricing will start from £149,246 for the UK market.
However, you would have to add VAT, that will set you back a further £26,118. Adding things like metallic paint finish, electric seats, racing harnesses and more will help bump up the price tag. The leaked documents also reveal pricing for such optional features. The second sheet indicate pricing for The Netherlands. Continue reading to view the documents. Overall, the Ferrari 458 Italia costs more than the Ferrari F430.
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One-off Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE China Limited Edition to be auctioned off: with Video!
Ferrari has revealed that a one-off Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE China Limited Edition will be auctioned off at a charity gala that will take place in Beijing on November 3rd. Less than 12 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE China Limited Editions will be produced, and this one-off model, that is developed in partnership with Chinese artist Lu Hao, will be even more unique.
Compared to the two-tone colour scheme on the 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE China Limited Edition, the unique special edition model is treated to a cracked paint job that is inspired by the Ge Kiln porcelain of the Song Dynasty.
It also has a Jade start button as well as a tachometer featuring “Xiao Zhuan” lettering, which is an ancient Chinese script (also featured in the 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE China Limited Edition). A portion of the proceeds will be channeled to Chinese students specializing in automotive engineering studies. The sports car maker also released a 2 minute 12 second-long “the making of’ video of the special 599. Continue reading to view high-res images and to enjoy the video. Read the rest of this entry.
Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE China Limited Edition: Less than 12 units to be made
Italian-based Ferrari has announced that it will produce less than 12 units of the 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE China Limited Edition, that is developed in partnership with a Chinese artist by the name of Lu Hao. The limited edition model is treated to a two-tone colour scheme on the outside, while the interior features ancient Chinese script called “Xiao Zhuan” that is used on the engine start button and on the tachometer.
It comes with Ferrari’s HGTE (Handling GT Evoluzione) package and is powered by a 6.0 liter V12 powerhouse that can output 620HP and 608Nm of torque without a fuss. Continue reading to view an image gallery of the special edition model. Read the rest of this entry.
Ferrari’s CEO confirms 458 Spider and other replacement models
Ferrari’s CEO Amedeo Felisa confirmed to Car.co.uk in Frankfurt recently that the Italian sports car maker will roll out a Spider version of the 458 Italia in early 2011. The boss also revealed that Ferrari will not produce a car featuring hybrid systems at least for the next four years. Replacements for the Enzo and the 612 Scaglietti, are expected to arrive by 2012. You can also expect a successor to the 599 Fiorano in 2015. Ferrari may also produce a Scuderia version of the Italia.
Ferrari 458 Italia’s promo video: The Making Of
About two weeks ago, we have shown you a promo video of the 458 Italia, that showcased not only one, but two Italias. This time around, we have managed to source “the making video” of that particular footage. Its pretty cool and you get to see some “behind the scenes” shots. Continue reading to enjoy the 3 minute 49 second-long video. Read the rest of this entry.
Ferrari to build a 458 Italia Spider?
Words are being exchanged in Italy, that Ferrari will roll out a top-less version of the 458 Italia. Apparently, Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo revealed that the sports car maker could produce a 458 Italia Spider eventually. While revealing that the 458 Italia coupe will hit dealerships by the second half of January, the Italian said, “We also plan a spider version, but not for a couple of years.”
The Spider version should also be powered by the same 4499 cc V8 found in the coupe version. The V8 is able to crank out 562HP at 9,000 revs and 540Nm of torque at 6,000 revs, which allows the Prancing Horse to hit 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds, and return a top speed of 325 km/h.
