Ferrari 458 Spider review

Ferrari 458 Spider review - During our first drive of the new 458 Spider on a highway near Bologna, Italy, followed by another writer, who drove a 458 pearly white spider doing its best imitation of Buick Lucerne, right-turn indicator flashes for about five miles . We tried for a moment or two that this could have been the writer / journalist signaling other drivers that were right to think Lamborghini drivers and doofus is not worthy of a car. But we knew it was because of the turn signals do not have an auto-off, opening and closing of three functions. In the zeal of Ferrari to locate almost all controls outside the car paddle shift mounted on steering column, turn signals controlled by a drive shaft in most other ever built, now operated by steering wheel buttons . Covered in buttons and knobs and flashing lights, steering wheel looks like what you would find in a Formula 1 car, or as a plate covered with buttons, knobs and switches. It makes you feel democracy, but democracy does not look well.

This car does not mark both evolution and a revolution in the history of Ferrari. Considering that the F430 was renewed 360, the 458 is a completely new car. Appeared in 2009 as the 458 coupe Italy, with Spider convertible will make its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show last month

The chandelier comes with an electric wind deflector - actually a glass screen that stands between the buttresses - and is very effective in reducing strokes. In the roaring wind its way is well isolated from the cabin. However, there are some sounds you want to hear and with the roof down the soundtrack released by the sensational 562bhp 4.5 liter 458 V8 engine with more passion you can taste it in the coupe.

Spider relationship management is absurdly fast, and turn-in behavior is instant and secure. Its seven-speed automatic transmission, automatic clutch separate double as efficient and rapid changes that the idea of ​​a conventional manual transmission seems strange, something like a wood fire to heat your house instead of a gas furnace high efficiency . We need more attention and the ability to maintain something like a constant temperature of wood, but not the way forward, no matter how much of a disappointment it can be. The suspension is as free of undulations and potholes as the coupe, while returning to the slenderness and neutrality that have come to expect.

The gearbox offers sensational dual clutch upshifts and without a flash in the lower gear glorious, ceramic brakes provide incredible stopping power, while the steering wheel-mounted manettino changed in his raciest race mode setting, the Ferrari can be balanced perfectly with the throttle on corner exit.

The constant flow of information through the media controls will help management delicate adjustments to place the car precisely at the corners. However, for all the brilliant performance and handling touch composed the spider walk can mean a cruise, too.

It is also effective. HELE Ferrari thrill of low emission system start-stop is available as an option for £ 980 in the United Kingdom and the CO2 emissions drop to 275g/km 307g/km - given the performance it delivers, it's awesome. No doubt the spider 458 is a surprisingly capable supercar and participation.

Priced at £ 198,856 which enjoys a considerable premium over the £ 25.675 tourists, but definitely worth it. Ferrari predicts the UK will be one of the largest markets in the spider, with 60 percent of buyers opt for the top menu on Italy. After driving it is easy to see why.  Regards by Otomodification

Specification Ferrari 458 Spider :

Tested: 4499 cc naturally aspirated V8 with dual clutch paddleshift F1, RWD

Price / on sale: £ 198,856 / now, first deliveries of the UK next spring

Power / torque: 570bhp @ 9000 ft @ 6,000 rpm rpm/398lb

Maximum speed: 198 mph

Acceleration: 0-62mph in 3.4sec

Fuel economy: 21.2mpg (combined)

CO2 emissions: 307g/km

VED Band M (£ 1,000 the first year, £ 460 and up)

Verdict: An amazing piece of engineering and art