458 (2009 to 2015)

The Ferrari 458 was produced from 2009 to 2015 and is widely regarded as one of Ferrari’s greatest modern V8s, being the last naturally aspirated mid-engined V8 Ferrari before the brand moved to turbocharging. Powered by a 4.5-litre NA V8 producing 562 hp in the Italia and Spider (and 597 hp in the 458 Speciale), the 458 set benchmarks for throttle response, sound, and handling, paired exclusively with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. It was offered as the Italia coupe, Spider, and the track-focused Speciale / Speciale A, with total production estimated at around 20,000 cars across all variants. In the Australian market, the 458 is considered a cornerstone modern Ferrari, with strong long-term demand driven by its NA engine, usability, and emotional appeal—while Speciale variants sit firmly in blue-chip territory, and low-kilometre, well-optioned cars remain highly liquid.

The Ferrari 458 was produced from 2009 to 2015 and is widely regarded as one of Ferrari’s greatest modern V8s, being the last naturally aspirated mid-engined V8 Ferrari before the brand moved to turbocharging. Powered by a 4.5-litre NA V8 producing 562 hp in the Italia and Spider (and 597 hp in the 458 Speciale), the 458 set benchmarks for throttle response, sound, and handling, paired exclusively with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. It was offered as the Italia coupe, Spider, and the track-… Read more