The 458 V8 Italia from Ferrari – Genius Engineering

Put simply, the Ferrari 458 Italia is a true gem of the automotive world. Its sleek looks and overall appearance do not necessarily make it stand out (as all Ferrari cars are of the highest design quality), but it does give it that little something extra, which is hard to describe in words. When it was launched at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, it made an immediate impression on those fortunate enough to be there at the time. With its stunning V8 engine, the 458 Italia represented the complete vehicle that was built to standards above and beyond the previous used Ferrari models from the past. Being a high performance sports car producer, Ferrari is often left with the near-on impossible task of improving their previous designs. However, in most cases, they manage to succeed, which is what sets them apart from all of the other car manufacturers. With the 458 Italia, this is a sports car that definitely continues the tradition of Ferrari as it is a vehicle, which is both glorious in design and excellent in performance. Ferrari themselves say that with each car that they make, it creates an unbreakable bond with their drivers and a relationship that will last for many years. The 458 Italia has garnered quite a lot of attention from the world’s press and quite rightly so; for they recognised just how special this vehicle really is. In fact, the biggest compliment came from the famous car critic show, Top Gear, which described this Ferrari as being the “supercar of the year”. I can just picture Jeremy Clarkson right now on the test track putting the 458 Italia through its paces. PS – why is it that he always seems to get the pick of the best car? Without doubt he has the best job one could ever wish for!