Conceived as the F-430’s replacement, the new Ferrari is considered by its makers to be a totally unique car from every point of view, which will bring a revolution to the industry.

What are the features of the Ferrari 458 Italia?

As you all expected, this car is a two-seater berlinetta, that brings you closer to the Formula 1 experience. The driving wheel, the dashboard and the driving environment, all seem prepared for top-speed racing. This may be because Michael Schumacher has contributed from beginning to the end, playing an essential role in the way this car was conceived.

When talking about technical aspects, the first fact that we notice is the mid-rear 4499 cc V8 direct injection engine. It seems that the 458 Italia will be the first Ferrari model fitted with a mid-rear engine. The engine is capable of delivering 570 CV at 9000 rpm and a power output of 127 CV/litre. These kind of spectacular specifications make this model destined to enter the history of the company and the auto industry in general. However it seems that the team at Ferrari thought about the environment too, and although their new engine is significantly powerful than any predecessor, is actually more eco-friendly releasing only 320 g/km of CO2 and having an average consumption of 13.7 l/100 km.

There is no car that can compete with these numbers in the whole market segment.

Although the 458 Italia can be used in day-to-day driving, it seems that the manufacturers at Maranello created this model for owners that have as priority top-speed driving, racing passions and want their car to have track capabilities.

So, let’s see what the guys at Hamann have prepared for us.

Currently there are 2 versions available. You can choose for a gentle upgrade of 35 HP or go for the complete pack: a 5.4 Liter engine with a blower to produce 600 HP and 576 lb-ft, a top speed of 162 MPH, and a 5.1 seconds from 0 to 60 MPH performance. Pretty impressive, but that’s not all that there is to it. The engine modification also includes an optimised gear control and a gear oil cooling system.

On the outside Hamann have done a lot of changes. Firstly, they added a sporty look to this all-terrain vehicle by providing a front low spoiler. But what catches the eye are the rims, measuring in at 24 inches in diameter. Huge to say the least, but they were also designed perfectly. Also, there are 2 integrated led lights on the front spoiler, which give the car a dynamic look but also increase the passive safety.

Aside the few carbon fiber trim pieces and the red colour that was chosen, the interior of the car resembles quite a lot with the original Mercedes wagon. But that can only mean good news for the fans of this well-known model. Other accessories include non-slip aluminium pedals and colour-matched floor mats. The steering wheel has been re-designed, offers you the impression that you are in a sports car rather than in an all terrain vehicle and has been equipped with an airbag, to point out a safety plus.

All in all I believe that Hamann have done a good job with tuning this model, and if you have an old G wagon in your garage why not give a call to the guys at Hamann and see whether they can fix up your car as well.