Pininfarina Brings Sexy Back To Maranello, The 458 Italia, Real-Life Shots

Hmm. Kinda disappointed. Looked better in CG.

— sdcarguy (View Profile)

Posted on 9/2/2009 11:41:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Plaudit for Ferrari, joined by LEXUS, not going for cheap, convenient twin turbo.

Go NA!

— dlin (View Profile)

Posted on 9/2/2009 11:45:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Its nice, beautiful free-flowing lines, but I do not get the title. "Pininfarina Brings Sexy Back to Maranello"? I don't remember seeing a car from Maranello lacking that quality lately...

— ThierryHenry14 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 12:12:09 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Gorgeous, where have you been all my life...

— adamsaf723 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 12:19:03 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

this car is just gorgeous from every angle....

— iamdabest1 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 12:30:47 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Odd rear, but it's a huge improvement over previous models. I saw a 599 the for the first time a few days ago near a McDonald's, and I just barely took notice.

Again, odd rear, but the front really has a presence and is still recognizable as a Ferrari.

— WorldofLuxury (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 1:17:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Sorry but I have to say it is one very UGLY car. I can't belief I just say this to a Ferrari. The current F430 is is way Better looking. What happen to all the concept Ferrari they have the Ferrari Student design last year?

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 2:32:36 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Its nice, but I think it will better in other colours like silver, grey, black or navy blue..Which is a problem, because ferraris should look their best in red..plus I think it needs the Challenger rims from the 599GTB..

— theman (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 6:50:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Whenever a new Ferrari model comes out some people complain because it doesn't look like the previous ones. This is called evolution of design.
I like the 458 very much.

— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 9:06:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I'm just not feeling it. Interior has some wow factor, but the exterior.... it just looks ricey... or something. I can't put my finger on it. Hopefully it looks better in person, like the Bugatti (looks sooo much better in person)

Sweet engine though

— GreenPlease (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 9:11:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

This is not a car...This is a dream. There is nothing on the earth with a better aerodynamic package next to a full race car. There is nothing on earth that will have a sweeter exhaust note there is nothing on earth this refined. THIS CAR HAS NO DIRECT COMPETITION NOTHING will handle better, look better, turn better, brake better or go as fast with as much ease on the everyday driver, not a race car driver mind you.

They have made something closer to perfect and now have a true 7 speed double clutch gearbox with MUCH longer lasting wet clutches and faster gear shifts. They have more down force, more stability, better handling and lighter weight when all other cars are getting heavier. The maintenance on this car will be only 11 hours within the first 3 years of ownership instead of 50 like Ferrari's of recent past.

Bellisimo!

I ONLY CARE ABOUT THE FERRARI'S

— pennfootball (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 10:33:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I think the front end is awkward especially headlights and big opening in the bumper. Rest is very nice though. Can't wait to see it in person.

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 10:48:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Love the front half, nose is nice evolution, but I don't find the rear appealing at all.

— quizz (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 11:01:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Like many other cars, perhaps we will all make better assessments once we see this car in person. Personally I have loved and loved driving the 355 & 360. Haven't driven the 430 but its just as lovely. This car might have to grow on us a bit... One thing I am convinced however, is that this car is a dream to drive and listen to.

— Airliner (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 12:24:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The back end is a massive fail. Actually so is the front ebd! Ferrari's design quality has gone massively downhill between this model and the California.

— supermoto (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 12:53:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

The only hang-ups that I have is that the DLO appears to be slightly too large vertically (at the expense of a more aggressive looking profile- I daresay it borders on being "cute" the way it is) and the interior...well...it looks like something from HALO.

— cdoke (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 1:15:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I can find absolutely NO JUSTIFICATION for 3 exhaust outlets. Seems like something Mitsubishi would do as a gimmick...but Ferrari?!

Anyone know if there is ANY practicality behind this?

— SimonS (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 1:56:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

the exhaust is kinda weird. three pipes in a row? really? that's kinda weird, like an LF-A rip off but not in a triangle stack. And the vents beneath the taillights another rip off from the LF-A. I'm not hating on Ferrari but you look at ferrari and say they are supposed to set the standard, not copy off other cars that aren't even out yet. So now we'll see when the LF-A comes out people will say it copied off this thing in the rear with the radiator vents beneath the tail lights and the three pipe center exhaust. The 430 actually looked good, this thing? The front doesn't go with the back, the only way it looks good is the side. Those headlights are way too big. Besides that you can expect some good performance, as always from ferrari, but looks aren't on the good side.

— freshseth83 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 2:37:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Stared at the photos again for another 15 minutes, and try as I might, I still can't justify the rear design - simply not as "beautiful" as the front. I'm sure they serve some very hi-tech purpose, but the front 3/4 is both functional and hot, whereas the rear seems to lack the panache of the front. I'm a Porschephile myself, so I'm looking at this purely from a design standpoint. I loved the F430 immediately when it was released, but this will take some time.

— quizz (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 2:53:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Oh yeah! Dass I'm talkin' 'bout!

— TurboSpyder (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 4:56:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I just at least wished they had quad tail-lights (two on each side), then I'd like a little more.

— Carboy (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 5:32:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

For those like freshseth and Fanbmy who think that the 3 exhuasts outlets are Lexus LF-A ripoffs, they obviously don't remeber the F40, which had three exuast tips...and that was back in the late 80's, when Lexus was conceived

— Inline6 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/3/2009 6:34:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Ahhh, deboosted for telling th the truth again! Probably from the idiots who realized that they were WRONG!!!

— Inline6 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/4/2009 1:28:56 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0