2012 Ferrari 458 spider

The 458 spider is the best sports car presented by Ferrari automobile company .The 458 Spider is the hard-top convertible version of Ferrari's two-seat, mid-rear engine exotic sport coupe, the 458 Italia. Its retractable aluminum hard-top flips over to stow neatly upside-down beneath the rear deck lid, allowing occupants to better hear the incredible scream of the 458's high-revving V8 engine.

Ferrari says that structural modifications mean that the Spider features the same level of rigidity with the top up or down. Meanwhile, an adjustable electric windstop keeps unwanted air out of the cockpit. Ferrari says that normal conversations can be had at up to 124 mph.

Mechanically identical to the Italia, the Spider features the same 4.5-liter direct-injection V8 and F1 paddle-shift dual clutch transmission mated to a traction-aiding E-Diff rear differential. Ferrari says that certain suspension components have been modified to better suit a topless Ferrari and that the exhaust system has been reconfigured to provide maximum aural qualities.
The V8 cranks out 562 horsepower at a staggering 9,000 rpm and 398 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 rpm, which combines with its 3,153 lbs curb weight to help the 458 Spider scoot to 62 mph in just under 3.4 seconds.

458 Spider specification

Dimensions
Length	4527 mm (178.2 in.)
Width	1937 mm (76.3 in.)
Height	1211 mm (47.7 in.)
Wheelbase	2650 mm (104.3 in.)
Dry weight	1430 kg (3153 lbs)*
Weight/power ratio	2,51 kg/CV (7.42 lbs/kW)
Weight distribution fr/r	42%/58%
Engine
Type	90° V8
Displacement	4499 cc (274.5 cu in.)
Maximum power	570 CV (425 kW)** @ 9000 rpm
Maximum torque	540 Nm (398 lbs/ft) @ 6000 rpm
Specific power output	127 CV/l
Compression ratio	12.5:1
Tyres
Front	235/35 ZR20 8.5”
Rear	295/35 ZR20 10.5”
Performance
Maximum speed	>320 km/h (>198 mph)
0-100 km/h	<3,5 s
Fuel consumption + emissions
Fuel consumption***	11,8 l/100 km
Emissions***	275 g CO2/km
Gearbox
Dual-clutch, 7-speed F1
Electronic
E-Diff3, F1-Trac, high-performance ABS
2012 Ferrari 458 Spiderprice starts at $257,000