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2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Spider

Leaked photos always have a way of forcing automakers to scramble on how to proceed when launching a new vehicle and the leaked images of the Ferrari 458 Italia Spider just might have forced Ferrari to show its hand earlier than they wanted. Now, all this is a matter of speculation and it just might be coincidence altogether, but in any case, the Italian automaker not only released the first official teaser of the 458 Italia Spider, but followed that up with the the first batch of official photos featuring the much-talked about top-down supercar.

For the longest time Maserati has been sitting in the shaddows of Ferrari's larger than life status in the industry. This may be the only shortcoming for the beautiful Maserati. Ferrari probably makes it frustratingly difficulte for everyone at least with Maserati we are looking at one of the best (right after Ferrari).
Now to say that Maserati isn’t trying is likewise a slap in the face of the Italian automaker. And to be completely on the up-and-up, if there’s a car that can definitely make the world stand up and take notice, the brand’s new 2012 GranCabrio Convertible Sport is that car. Scheduled to be unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the newest Maserati GranCabrio Convertible is nothing short of jaw-dropping. Even though it can't compete with Ferrari in terms of top speed, HP and 0 to 60, it definitely captures your attention with her looks.

When I first read this I thought, how can anyone dare messing with my favorite car but Wheelsandmore proved once again that they might be the best at what they do. It seems as though they are never short of ideas when it comes to tuning projects. On the same day they introduced separate tune-ups for the Ferrari California and the Lamborghini Murcielago, the German tuning shop also dished out one for the Ferrari 458 Italia. It’s called the ’Italian Stallion’.

Ferrari 458 Italia Vs Mclaren MP412C

Don't be deceived by looks... I am very pleased with the conclusion.

Ferrari 458 Italia is the best ever. Thank you top gear for proving it!

2011 Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M Conversion Edition By Anderson Germany

There aren’t exactly a ton of tuning kits for the Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M simply because there’s not much to change on the special edition to begin with. It’s cool, fast, beautiful, and, unfortunately, sold out. So what’s there to do if the itch for a Scuderia Spider 16M suddenly develops? Well, you can hop on the phone and give Anderson Germany a call, for starters. The tuning firm’s latest package allows ownership of a 16M style vehicle without the limited edition hurdle to jump over. The kit starts off with a Ferrari F430 Spider with a number of additions to not only make it 16M ready, but to allow for more horsepower as well.

In 2003 since Maserati Kubang Concept was released I've been waiting for it to get into production. My prayers have finally been answered and in 2011 Maserati confirms the new SUV is finally set to launch sometime in 2012. That confirmation was followed with rumors of a Ferrari-sourced engine, but as it turns out, Top Gear is hearing that Chevrolet will actually be the ones powering the bulkier Maserati.

This really cracked me up. Three thiefs in Poland have a very high standard. Not only they wanted to steal a car, they wanted to steal a Veyron. Not any Veyron, the Grand sport sang bleu, the only one created to celebrate Bugatti's centenary in 2009... They didn't stop there, they went on and stool a BMW 7-series and a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. Keep reading, it gets even better...

Ferrari has now officially unveiled their new toy they're using to compete in the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli in the 2011 season. The 458 Challenge prototype is the new model, based on the 458 Italia, but with some important modification to adapt it to competition use.
The 458 Challenge is the successor of the 430 Challenge. While many things remain the same, like the cars V8 engine, some modifications were made on the gear ratio and calibration of it's dual clutch F1 gearbox.
Watch the second video to listen to the engine's sound at over 155 mph.
Enjoy...

I've always been a huge fan of the curves of a Ferrari and they never stop to amaze me. This time with one of the sexiest car I may have ever seen. Priced at $220,000 the Ferrari 458 Italia is powered by a 4.8 litters V8 engine equipped with the traditional Ferrari flat crankshaft. It puts a driver in control of a 570 HP at a high 9000 RPM which gives the future super car a power output of 127 HP/Liter. Weighs only 3,042 pounds which allows it to rocket from 0 to 60 MPH in 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 202 MPH.
To deliver this car to the eyes of the viewers Ferrari uses a rather delicate mean. With the aid of a photographer and by adding an equally well curved engine next to it, the 458 Italia becomes the spiciest and the sexiest car ever.