2011 Ferrari 458 Italia

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Rating8.0

Ranked #6 in 

Midsize Coupe
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$225,325
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

The screaming V8 engine delivers tremendous power delivery

Steering wheel turn signals and other controls take time to get used to

It remains unchanged for 2011

Race car-like handling

Confusing gauge cluster

An extensive list of customization options

Sporty yet comfortable cabin

Specs & Features

$225,325

price

562 hp @ 9000 rpm

horsepower

398 lb.-ft. @ 6000 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automated Manual

transmission

4.5L 8cyl RWD 7AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize coupe segment, the 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia Coupe is a direct competitor to the Aston Martin DB9 Coupe, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Coupe, and the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Coupe. With standalone trim, the 458 Italia starts off at an MSRP of $225,325. It is offered with a 4.5L V8 engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, producing 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the 458 Italia manages a 0-60 of 3.4 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 14 MPG. 

Buying Advice

Ferrari usually offers a single trim with endless customization options and this 458 Italia is no exception. As standard, you get a decent amount of comfort features. Some of our favorite optional features are carbon-fiber body pieces, a rearview camera, adaptive headlights, carbon-fiber race seats, four points seatbelt, a navigation system, and a premium sound system.

Trims

    Base
    $225,325 onwards
    • 2 - 1st row LCD monitor
    • 20-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Heated mirrors
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Rear Fog/driving lights
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio

Compare to similar cars

Price

$225,325

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.02

Horsepower

562 hp @ 9000 rpm

Torque

398 lb.-ft. @ 6000 rpm

Capacity

2

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$114,200- $171,800

Gasoline

8.66

430 hp @ 7800 rpm

317 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

2

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$310,543- $410,000

Gasoline

7

620 hp @ 7600 rpm

448 lb.-ft. @ 5600 rpm

2

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$77,800- $112,900

Gasoline

8.39

345 hp @ 6500 rpm

288 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

4

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2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3 sec11.0 sec210 mph
    3.5 sec11.5 sec205 mph
    4.6 sec12.8 sec-
    2011 Audi R8

    Ranked #3

    4.6 sec11.2 sec170 mph

    2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      12 mpg18 mpg14 mpg22.7 gal.272.4/408.6 mi.
      19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg16.9 gal.304.2/422.5 mi.
      2011 Audi R8

      Ranked #2

      13 mpg20 mpg14 mpg23.8 gal.261.8/476 mi.
      11 mpg15 mpg12 mpg27.7 gal.-

      2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        178.2 in.76.3 in.47.8 in.4 in.104.3 in.
        183.7 in.77.2 in.52.6 in.6.2 in.108.3 in.
        175.8 in.71.2 in.51.6 in.4.2 in.92.5 in.
        2011 Audi R8

        Ranked #4

        174.5 in.75 in.49.3 in.4.3 in.104.3 in.

        2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          8.1 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.8.1 cu.ft.
          11.3 cu.ft.-246.7 cu.ft.
          4.8 cu.ft.114.9 cu.ft.4.8 cu.ft.
          2011 Audi R8

          Ranked #3

          3.5 cu.ft.-9.7 cu.ft.

          2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            83.1 cu.ft.8.1 cu.ft.8.1 cu.ft.-
            28.3 cu.ft.4.8 cu.ft.4.8 cu.ft.-
            2011 Audi R8

            Ranked #3

            9.7 cu.ft.3.5 cu.ft.9.7 cu.ft.232 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.11.3 cu.ft.246.7 cu.ft.-

            2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3490 lbs.
              992 lbs.3186 lbs.
              2011 Audi R8

              Ranked #1

              551 lbs.3715 lbs.
              -3722 lbs.

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