458 Italia

Mid‑engine 4.5L naturally aspirated V8 and rear‑drive balance deliver razor response with a clean, sculpted profile—high‑rev sound and precise control in every corner.

1st-gen 458 Italia introduced a mid-mounted NA V8 paired with a fast dual-clutch gearbox and deeper F1-derived chassis electronics integration (E-Diff, F1-Trac, Manettino), improving shift speed, traction, and cornering stability while emphasizing high-rev throttle response.

4.5L naturally aspirated V8 (direct injection, dry-sump, high-rev design) with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission driving the rear wheels; uses E-Diff and F1-Trac for traction and torque distribution with rapid shifts.