Overview
The 2014 Ferrari 458 Italia Coupe is a midsize coupe offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $233,509. For that price, it mainly competes with the Aston Martin DB9 Coupe, the Bentley Continental GT V8 Coupe, and the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Coupe. Between 2 trims, the 458 Italia offers a single powertrain with different outputs. The base engine is a 4.5L V8 capable of making 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, the same engine also makes 597 horsepower on the Speciale trim. With either output, the engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. The 458 Italia reaches 60 mph from zero in 3.3 seconds with lower output, which gets pumped up to 2.9 seconds with the higher output. Depending on the powertrain, the 458 Italia can manage a combined fuel economy between 14 and 15 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 27 striking colors the 458 Italia comes in really pull you towards itself.
