The Ferrari 458 Spider is a rear wheel drive motor vehicle, with its engine placed amidships, and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body designed by Pininfarina.
The Ferrari 458 Spider's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 4.5 litre, double overhead camshaft 90 degree V 8 cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder. This powerplant has an output of 562 bhp (570 PS/419 kW) of power at 9000 rpm, and maximum torque of 540 N·m (398 lb·ft/55.1 kgm) at 6000 rpm. It features dry sump-type lubrication.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 7 speed manual 'box.
It weighs a stated 1430 kg at the kerb.
Its maximum speed claimed is 320 km/h or 199 mph, and carbon dioxide emissions are 275.0 g/km.
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