It's not a dumb question. The motor in the 458 Italia and 458 Spider are in the exactly same location. The 458 is a mid-engine car, meaning that the motor is behind the driver but in front of the rear axle line. This does not necesserily mean the motor is literally in the centre, though. If it were, it would be inside the cab.
I've said this hundreds of times before.... the first Ferrari was a race car...the first Lamborghini a water pump... Let's be clear on soul... I was 12 years old when I got my first job delivering newspapers, by the time I was 20, I made $250 a week. There was only one car I could afford. I saved 8 years and bought a Ferrari. The more I reflect back, the more proud I am of my decisions. I drove many but will only "own" one. Ferrari.
This video is amazing, the music is the perfect match, the 458 spider.... still the finest car even though there is 2 new models since it was launched.... the cheer noise and driving experience of the 458 spider are in a different league... thank you Ferrari.....
A very good friend of mine has just ordered one! It looks almost exactely the same as this one, with a LOT of Carbon Fiber inside! And outside as well! Carbon bonnet and hood! And beige leather instead of black! Love the car! In April we will pick it up! Many video's to come so STAY TUNED! Great video BTW!!!
I got a chance to drive the 458 at Exotics Racing in Vegas last year so I was able to take this car to certain extremes on the track at Las Vegas Speedway. After $350 and 5 laps let me say that I had prancing horse dreams for a whole month. After that day I finally understood what it means to get behind one of these and treat it the way it was meant to be treated. The 458 was like a bottle of $500 wine compared to 2 buck chucks. There's nothing like it.
I was casually surfing around looking at car vids...I really did not expect this. This really moved me. Ever loved someone or something so bad that the intense thought of it just makes you quietly cry?
the first lamborghini was a tractor and the first car was the 350GT the first ferrari car was actually named Auto Avio Costruzioni 815 (design and built by enzo), the first ferrari was the 125 :)
when i used to get into exotics parking cars in the hamptons, ny i got used to hearing little things you dont hear or see or feel in an ordinary everyday commute car. just like the sound the door handle makes a little click in a porsche or ferrari when you close the door its makes a tight sound also little things like that are what make these cars special
No clear rear deck lid (aka F360, F430 & 458 Coupe) is a deal killer for me... I guess I'll have to keep my F430 Spider until the boys in Maranello get it right... SEEING the engine is as much of the beauty as HEARING the engine...
Brava! Brava! Absolutely stunning images.....took my breath away! Totally inspired approach..not a single word.....just the sound of the wind and that great, stonking V8 monster......nirvana nirvana
@ ferrarista845, people were saying that cause of the 430 scuderia and 599 gtb since you could feel the computers working to keep you on the road. The 458 is a whole different story with the new traction control, It feels like youre doing it all yourself! But the preciseness does make it more of a machine than a character. Love to own one though ;)
I did the work since I was a young child prodigy. The problem with being a freelance designer is the companies will try to take advantage of you. Ferrari has never paid me but other companies have. I am also the ghostwriter of many movies this is why you see prototypes and fairly new vehicles in movies. The Camaro was new for Transformers, NSX for the Avengers and for Tron Legacy you pretty much have to know how to design everything, from buildings to the grid.
I'm sorry.. I'll stick to the 2010 coupe, I need the parcel shelf to put my bags on for short trips, it's not every drive that you want to be lifting the bonnet to get a bag or two, which you have to do in the spider. It's also the quickest due to changes to the 2011 and 2012 models the to New emission rules. :)
thanks for explaining it, but then again, would the engine in the 458 spider be mounted lower than the one in normal 458? because obviously the roof ain't gonna be that thin... :s
This is Exactly what I wanted to See LET THE CAR DO THE TALKING !!!! Breath taking beauty art on 4 wheels. Im not into Convertibles but That one I Would make an exception I wonder how it feels behind the steering wheel of a car like that...
I don't design for Ferrari anymore, or any other company for that matter. I'm going on a long vacation. There are many design cues in my vehicles that are similar. For instance the Gallardo, R8, third gen RX-7, Mclaren MP4-12C all have an old school telephone shape on them. The 3 liter cars of the nineties Supra, 3000 GT/Dodge Stealth, 300ZX, F-40. I only mentioned a few of my vehicles here. Chances are, you are driving one of my many designs.
might be a silly question, but if the roof folded and stored exactly behind the driver (which is in the middle of the car), then where is the engine? i mean, the engine in the normal 458 italia is in the middle right? and where is the engine in this car? O_o
I suppose it's possible but I really don't think so. I'm certain it is a tight fit once the roof has been deployed, though. Either way, Ferrari have done a masterful job of this car and I can't wait to see how much more brilliant its successor is going to be in a few years from now. I'd still go for the Italia, though (personal preference).
i don't think the gearbox is shit, most reviewers love it. the engine very impressive to me, sounds good and has 691 hp. most people prefer 4wd, and the cars probably safer with traction control. the performance is amazing anyway. i love lambos and the aventadors my fave, but i think the appearance is overdone to the traditional and more elegant design of lamborghini about 5 years ago. that's the only thing that's been lost. but it's just evolving into a more intense supercar.
No Ferrari doesn't win. There is no winner, they are both amazing cars and are both unique in their own way. The Ferrari 458 Italia is such an amazing car, but so is the Lamborghini Aventador, or Gallardo.
the purpose of those cars with the exeption of the aventador is to be the fastest they can be around a track or in a straight line and so is the ferrari. passion is not something you can measure so how can u expect the manufasturers to make cars with that... if you ask me passion= fan boy-ism to me the most soulful car there is is the 911
Hello, I currently drive a 2013 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster and I'm looking for something smaller and a bit more practical. I don't really care about the milage, I'm just wondering if this car is able to get into parking spaces as quick as normal cars and stuff. So does anybody with experience recommend this car? It's certainly got the looks! Oh, one more thing. Is the 2014 model any better than the one shown in this video? Because they look identical. Thank you!
It's not a dumb question. The motor in the 458 Italia and 458 Spider are in the exactly same location. The 458 is a mid-engine car, meaning that the motor is behind the driver but in front of the rear axle line. This does not necesserily mean the motor is literally in the centre, though. If it were, it would be inside the cab.
"Sorry if you were expecting a normal review. But we thought we'd let the card do the talking..."
one of the best reviews I've ever seen...win!
I've said this hundreds of times before.... the first Ferrari was a race car...the first Lamborghini a water pump... Let's be clear on soul...
I was 12 years old when I got my first job delivering newspapers, by the time I was 20, I made $250 a week. There was only one car I could afford. I saved 8 years and bought a Ferrari. The more I reflect back, the more proud I am of my decisions. I drove many but will only "own" one. Ferrari.
The music is dreamy... very fitting for a DREAM CAR!!!
It’s the best commentary I’ve heard in a while! Bravo!!
I own one and I still love watching this video.
This video is amazing, the music is the perfect match, the 458 spider.... still the finest car even though there is 2 new models since it was launched.... the cheer noise and driving experience of the 458 spider are in a different league... thank you Ferrari.....
Now that is the kind of review I like. No commentary, minimal pop-ups informing you of the specs, and all exhaust notes. Gotta love it...
A very good friend of mine has just ordered one! It looks almost exactely the same as this one, with a LOT of Carbon Fiber inside! And outside as well! Carbon bonnet and hood! And beige leather instead of black! Love the car! In April we will pick it up! Many video's to come so STAY TUNED!
Great video BTW!!!
I got a chance to drive the 458 at Exotics Racing in Vegas last year so I was able to take this car to certain extremes on the track at Las Vegas Speedway. After $350 and 5 laps let me say that I had prancing horse dreams for a whole month. After that day I finally understood what it means to get behind one of these and treat it the way it was meant to be treated. The 458 was like a bottle of $500 wine compared to 2 buck chucks. There's nothing like it.
I was casually surfing around looking at car vids...I really did not expect this. This really moved me. Ever loved someone or something so bad that the intense thought of it just makes you quietly cry?
One word, models, that is what I would do all day if I had a 458. This is just pure perfection. Gorgeous and sounds amazing.
I just love how the rear lights are staring at you with this EXACT emoticon.
o-o
I watch this video at least once a month
Brilliant video guys. I absolutely loved the emotion, the power, the music and of course, the car!
Keep up the great work, 2 thumbs up! :-)
That awesome exhaust note is worth the price tag alone.
Great video, very nicely done.
Title of the song is Sparkling Shine by Christian Steinhäuser
I'm three years late, but thank you.
the first lamborghini was a tractor and the first car was the 350GT
the first ferrari car was actually named Auto Avio Costruzioni 815 (design and built by enzo), the first ferrari was the 125 :)
when i used to get into exotics parking cars in the hamptons, ny i got used to hearing little things you dont hear or see or feel in an ordinary everyday commute car. just like the sound the door handle makes a little click in a porsche or ferrari when you close the door its makes a tight sound also little things like that are what make these cars special
You weren´t talking??? I didn´t notice... One of the greatest car videos I´ve ever seen.
What's that for a nice piano song in the background? Love the 458, it's one of my favourite cars ever made!
Pretty cool, just a quick spin i promise ill bring it back.
No clear rear deck lid (aka F360, F430 & 458 Coupe) is a deal killer for me... I guess I'll have to keep my F430 Spider until the boys in Maranello get it right... SEEING the engine is as much of the beauty as HEARING the engine...
Brava! Brava! Absolutely stunning images.....took my breath away! Totally inspired approach..not a single word.....just the sound of the wind and that great, stonking V8 monster......nirvana nirvana
This car does not need to be reviewed it is simply mind blowing.
Should replace the end credits where it says AutoExpress with the sound of the 458 engine noise :D
I wouldn't sleep if I had that car for just one day... Drive it al day and night until my butt hurts
+Carlitox b Correction, you'd drive it until it catches fire.
We need more reviews like this!
Ferrari.. can't be beaten on trill and excitement these years. Kudos to them.. Looking forward to a hardcore version of the 458.
12C spider looks so pale next to this dream machine.
Damn straight!
I am a ferrari fan , but 12 spider is still pretty awesome
@ ferrarista845, people were saying that cause of the 430 scuderia and 599 gtb since you could feel the computers working to keep you on the road. The 458 is a whole different story with the new traction control, It feels like youre doing it all yourself! But the preciseness does make it more of a machine than a character. Love to own one though ;)
I'll wait for when the 458 scuderia spyder will come out. That will be mind bogglingly awesome!!
I did the work since I was a young child prodigy. The problem with being a freelance designer is the companies will try to take advantage of you. Ferrari has never paid me but other companies have. I am also the ghostwriter of many movies this is why you see prototypes and fairly new vehicles in movies. The Camaro was new for Transformers, NSX for the Avengers and for Tron Legacy you pretty much have to know how to design everything, from buildings to the grid.
This, the Maserati Granturismo and the Aston Martin Virage are some of the most beautiful cars ever!!
The V8, sound of heaven for petrolheads.
@blackseries99 it was bi turbo it had two turbos
I'm sorry.. I'll stick to the 2010 coupe, I need the parcel shelf to put my bags on for short trips, it's not every drive that you want to be lifting the bonnet to get a bag or two, which you have to do in the spider. It's also the quickest due to changes to the 2011 and 2012 models the to New emission rules. :)
I just can't get enough of this Spider! Could anyone tell me the song? Thanks
I love the piano symphony at the beginning. Can anyone tell me the name of the song and artist? Thanks
Only one word to describe this video...mesmerising!
thanks for explaining it, but then again, would the engine in the 458 spider be mounted lower than the one in normal 458? because obviously the roof ain't gonna be that thin... :s
This is Exactly what I wanted to See LET THE CAR DO THE TALKING !!!! Breath taking beauty art on 4 wheels. Im not into Convertibles but That one I Would make an exception I wonder how it feels behind the steering wheel of a car like that...
I don't design for Ferrari anymore, or any other company for that matter. I'm going on a long vacation. There are many design cues in my vehicles that are similar. For instance the Gallardo, R8, third gen RX-7, Mclaren MP4-12C all have an old school telephone shape on them. The 3 liter cars of the nineties Supra, 3000 GT/Dodge Stealth, 300ZX, F-40. I only mentioned a few of my vehicles here. Chances are, you are driving one of my many designs.
LOL bottle at 2:09 haha! Great video!
The roof go in the trunk ? That's magic !
Great videos but with an engine note like this, what is the need for music in background?
Nice. One problem though: where is Matt?!
Very nice with hard top.
But how can you measure hp and torque when driving without mesurement equipment.
might be a silly question, but if the roof folded and stored exactly behind the driver (which is in the middle of the car), then where is the engine? i mean, the engine in the normal 458 italia is in the middle right? and where is the engine in this car? O_o
The sound, the beauty of the car made me be silent.
I just wanted to cry :(
Aventador is faster, but the 458 is simply a much more beautiful car on the outside and especially on the inside.
The music was too loud, but other than that, great video!
2:09 that water bottle has been in more Ferrari's than I have.
The "trunk" is in the front actually.
I suppose it's possible but I really don't think so. I'm certain it is a tight fit once the roof has been deployed, though. Either way, Ferrari have done a masterful job of this car and I can't wait to see how much more brilliant its successor is going to be in a few years from now. I'd still go for the Italia, though (personal preference).
Best review yet!
Thanks for the info ....And your right its all about enjoying what you drive :)
Awesome review!
Need more car review videos like this! Let the car do the talking
i agree with you, as a matter of fact i love Ferrari and Lamborghini equally and a lot and hopefully own either one in the future
I am sooooo jealous!!!!
Great video by the way!
thanks!
not a word from the human but its all the car
brilliant video!!!
Is this the one which had problems with overheating engine?
they are LED... if you record LED they flash; regardless of what car or anything they are on
what do the lights on the steering wheel indicate? gear shift?
The music is great and u can hear the car perfectly. What's wrong with your hearing?
The best car review ever!!!
You are constantly touching the white line!!! :OOO
Cool Video, If someone has the means, how could you possibly consider another.
this is how a car should be sold , if i had the money i would buy the 458 spider in rosso scuderia thanks to this vid
This car is the chariot of my dreams. I'm gonna buy it one day.
Suchhh a beautiful machine. I'm not even jealous; I'm happy for you. Congratulations.
i don't think the gearbox is shit, most reviewers love it. the engine very impressive to me, sounds good and has 691 hp. most people prefer 4wd, and the cars probably safer with traction control. the performance is amazing anyway. i love lambos and the aventadors my fave, but i think the appearance is overdone to the traditional and more elegant design of lamborghini about 5 years ago. that's the only thing that's been lost. but it's just evolving into a more intense supercar.
it looks better with its roof up than the normal hard top!
my uncle ordered one its coming in November i cant waittt
Why do the DRLs flash ?
@IrishAlliedBanks what you got against the california? :P
I just really like this car!!! This one and the Enzo.....stunningly beautiful!!!.......
Absolutely amazing video!
I want a navy blue matte paint with yellow accents
those roads would be fun even on a bicycle
Well done video, quite brilliant
i like the no blabla reviews
Fantastic video!
Cool vid! I really enjoyed it.
don't you put background music please..i wanna hear the music from the engine..!!
i'm going to Italy in 2 months to drive one:)
@mywillfull --F40 had turbo.
fantastic video, congratulations
best review ever good job
THE SOUND IS FKING AMAZING
Best review ever.
The intro is all wrong, Its "If you had a Ferrari 458 Spyder for the day, who would you do in it?"
No Ferrari doesn't win. There is no winner, they are both amazing cars and are both unique in their own way. The Ferrari 458 Italia is such an amazing car, but so is the Lamborghini Aventador, or Gallardo.
Just perfect. The car is perfectly capable of speaking for itself
12 years on, no one has mentioned the finger prints…..
Car is great, but this video is... a masterpiece, absolutely mind blowing, fabulous.
Hi people, anyone knows the title of the music?
Cheers
the purpose of those cars with the exeption of the aventador is to be the fastest they can be around a track or in a straight line and so is the ferrari. passion is not something you can measure so how can u expect the manufasturers to make cars with that... if you ask me passion= fan boy-ism to me the most soulful car there is is the 911
Hello, I currently drive a 2013 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster and I'm looking for something smaller and a bit more practical. I don't really care about the milage, I'm just wondering if this car is able to get into parking spaces as quick as normal cars and stuff. So does anybody with experience recommend this car? It's certainly got the looks! Oh, one more thing. Is the 2014 model any better than the one shown in this video? Because they look identical. Thank you!
Cool story bro