Capristo Ferrari 458 Spider has come to amaze the automotive world even more, not only with its natural Ferrari 458 Spider characteristics but also with its new “noble” hood. The 458 Spider debuted back in 2011 differing from the coupe version with its metal roof of aluminum which disappears under the engine hood in only 14 seconds.
In this current transformation we have more aesthetic element rather then power increase or something related. To be more precise, the cover of the Ferrari has been remade by the specialist from Capristo team.
They have created an engine cover that allows these abundant envious looks of the engine. With the centrally lengthwise inlaid glass, the desired view of the V8 rumble-engine is again free. In addition, this results not only in better look, but also in better cooling thanks to the additional vents in the new engine cover.
Have you ever wondered how a beast such as a Ferrari 458 Spider will look like through the lenses of a professional photographer? Well, if you have – here some great pictures which are going to “take your mind away”!
The perfection of the emblematic red sportscar is simply perfectly presented in a summer evening at the London Docklands. The contrast color of the Ferrari ideally emerges from the dark grey background of the city.
The 458 Spider debuted as this year’s model back in 2011. It widened Ferrari’s mid-rear engined V8s range, thus offering the same uncompromising technological solutions, handling and performance in a refined open-top configuration.
The car’s naturally-aspirated, direct-injection 4.5 litre V8 engine generates 578 horsepower (425 kW) at 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque, making it easy for this “red beast” to reach its maximum speed of 320 km/h (198 mph) effortlessly.
Another important number here is the acceleration time which this Ferrari has for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h – it is under 3.4 seconds. In fact, the engine it uses was nominated as the 2011 International Engine of the Year for its engineering excellence in terms of driveability, performance, economy and refinement.
The power of the 458 Spider is transferred to the road by Ferrari’s class-leading dual-clutch F1 paddle-shift transmission through the sophisticated E-Diff, itself integrated with the F1-Trac traction control and high-performance ABS for maximum handling dynamics.
Always pointed as the category cars that gives drivers the most thrilling experience on the road, the convertible rides have walked a long way from the early ragtops with leaky roofs till the nowadays quiet, fast and extremely comfy cabrios. (more…)
The new 458 Spider joins the 458 Italia, widening the range of Ferrari’s mid-rear engined V8s and offering the same uncompromising technological solutions, handling and performance in a refined open-top configuration. It is equipped with a Ferrari patented, fully retractable hard top, a world first for a sports car with this lay-out.
The 458 Spider is powered by Ferrari’s naturally-aspirated, direct-injection 4.5 litre V8 which was nominated as the 2011 International Engine of the Year for its engineering excellence in terms of driveability, performance, economy and refinement. The power is transferred to the road by Ferrari’s class-leading dual-clutch F1 paddle-shift transmission through the sophisticated E-Diff, itself integrated with the F1-Trac traction control and high-performance ABS for maximum handling dynamics.
Certain features, such as its accelerator pedal mapping and the damping of the multilink suspension, have been calibrated to guarantee maximum sportiness and absolute driving pleasure with the top down, in line with Maranello’s exclusive spider tradition. Even the engine soundtrack has been honed to ensure that the car’s occupants are completely captivated by the drop-top driving experience.
2012 Ferrari 458 Spider
Entirely in aluminium, the hard-top solution adopted for the 458 Spider offers a number of advantages over the traditional folding soft-top, including a reduction of 25 kg in weight and a deployment time of just 14 seconds. Fully integrated into the styling of the car, the hard-top was engineered to fit neatly ahead of the engine bay without compromising aerodynamics or the performance of the car. The small space needed to house the roof enables the designers to include a generous rear bench for luggage behind the seats.
The rear of the car is characterised by innovative forms with the buttresses designed to optimise the flow of air to the engine intakes and the clutch and gearbox oil radiators. For maximum comfort whilst driving top down the 458 Spider features a generously-sized adjustable electric wind stop. The design was perfected to slow and diffuse the air in the cockpit, enabling normal conversation to be held even at speeds over 200 km/h.
New technical solutions adopted for the chassis guarantee identical levels of structural rigidity with the roof up or down. The result is a car that is truly exciting to drive, blending extreme performance with the responsiveness that has always characterised Ferrari’s open-top berlinettas.
Capristo Ferrari 458 Spider has come to amaze the automotive world even more, not only with its natural Ferrari 458 Spider characteristics but also with its new “noble” hood. The 458 Spider debuted back in 2011 differing from the coupe version with its metal roof of aluminum which disappears under the engine hood in only 14 seconds.
Have you ever wondered how a beast such as a 
Always pointed as the category cars that gives drivers the most thrilling experience on the road, the convertible rides have walked a long way from the early ragtops with leaky roofs till the nowadays quiet, fast and extremely comfy cabrios. 
