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These are the first official pictures and details of the Ferrari 458 Italia - the replacement for the Ferrari F430.

The Ferrari 458 Italia draws inspiration from the Enzo and takes a new look influenced by the Mille Chili concept car.

Ferrari 458 Italia picture gallery

Ferrari has confirmed that the car, codenamed F142 and long rumoured to be named the F450, will be called the ...Read the full article

Its maybe an age thing or maybe just the odd almost computer generated looking pictures but it does not do anything for me

 Maybe in the flesh it will be better

Can any other manufacturer claim to have reduced its CO2 emissions for a new model by 24% versus the outgoing vehicle?! 420g/km for the 430 versus 320g/km for the 458.

How about a new measurement of emissions in terms of grams CO2 against power output?

On this basis, the Toyota Prius emits 0.66g/BHP (89g/km and 134bhp)

The 458 Italia emits 'just' 0.57g/BHP (320g/km and 562bhp)

 

Holy hell! That's going to move the game on a bit.

The next Gallardo and 911 turbo/GT2/GT3 are going to have to be very special indeed...

wonder if there will be a few F430's going cheap ;0)

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Its maybe an age thing or maybe just the odd almost computer generated looking pictures but it does not do anything for me

 Maybe in the flesh it will be better

I think you're right. Although inevitably it'll look impressive in real life, it is another design from Ferrari that seems a bit disjointed.

They appear to have taken some cues from the new BMW design style of arbitrary curves upsetting the natural line of the car. Whether that's conscious or not, who knows, but although it has been quite refreshing and visionary in many BMWs, it looks a bit contrived and design-house in this Ferrari 458; as if it's not been fully resolved. As you say, when the car is actually built and not seen in computer-generated images, it might look more effective.

To be honest, though, as with the 430, it doesn't really matter if the car isn't particularly beautiful, because technically it's so impressive. It's surely almost a must-have for anyone looking to buy something from that segment of the market.

9000rpm.. SHEEESH... i can already imagine the sound haha... I like the styling however the rear end doesnt seem to gel for me and i can see porsche and even lexus design cues. its also not as evolutionary as i thought it would have been. although these are only photographs. will be a fantastic drive no doubt!

The design isn't too bad... much better than the awful Enzo...

+ 1 on topcat.. I think it looks better than either the Modena or the 430... I guess we 'll have to wait and see...

 I am starting to think however that specialist scalpel sharp tools like these with ultrastrained engines are becoming worryingly close to trackday specials and away from anything that could be construed as remotely useful or sporty on real roads...

 9000 engines, electronic everything, can you imagine the servicing bills for such a beast?

the 7k I paid for 1 year of running  an old F355 back in 02 (thats just tyres, brakes and servicing at Maranello's) will pale into insignificance me thinks....

 Its London image is also set to remain as bad as any before it too...

That is strictly for 19-23 age grouped rich Arab kids, street parking off the Kings Road and outside the posh clubs on Sat nights. Very few of these cars ever get used above their 4th gear..  sad innit?

 

my God i LOVE it. It looks fantastic, absolutley stunning! why am i so poor!!!!!

 Damn you Autocar images!!

Stunning and, I think, a definite improvement on the 430.

A V8 running out through a triple exhaust pipe. Impressive.

its beautiful, elegant, equisite, stunning.....brilliant...I love it and I want one!!!!!....well done Ferrari!! (a totally beautiful car)