Since its early days, Ferrari has always been known as a manufacturer that has been able to harmonize form and function. What you can expect from every Ferrari is that they both have trend setting style with world beating performance. Historically, one segment that they are known for is their mid-engine sports cars. This segment includes legends such as the F355, the 360 Modena, and the F430. And now, the latest iteration is here. Introducing, the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.

Performance

At the heart of the Ferrari 458 Italia is a 4500cc V8 engine, a beast that is refined by the rigors of Formula 1. Its output is amazing to say the least: 570 horsepower at 9000 rpm and 398 lb/ft at 6000 rpm to be exact. If you shall equate that, this engine produces a whopping 127 horsepower per liter, production well within supercar territory. Not only that, this new engine is not just a monster, it is a very efficient monster too.

A fuel consumption rating of 21 miles to the gallon is a very impressive number considering its performance credentials. Not only that, it produces only 307 grams per kilometer of emissions. It is mated with a Formula 1 inspired 7-speed transmission with dual clutch. This pairing is enough to launch this car from zero-to-100 kilometers per hour in 3.4 seconds and carry it to a top speed of within 200 miles per hour.

Exterior & Interior

The first thing that you will notice about this car is its very radical styling. Designed by known designing house (and cohort to some of Ferrari’s greatest) Pininfarina, it is a mash up of classic Ferrari styling cues and more revolutionary ones. The end result is a radically styled 2-seater that can cut thru the air with ease with its superior aerodynamics. The front and back ends are designed in such a way that it can create optimum downforce, reduce drag, and provide cooling to specific parts of the car, whatever the speed. Also, the interior matches the flair of the exterior.

With the interior design created by Ferrari Chief Designer Donato Coco and inputs coming from legendary racer Michael Schumacher, it features improved ergonomics and some race inspired gadgetry such as a steering wheel that incorporates various functions. With some generous application of leather and Alcantara, the interior is every bit stylish and performance oriented.

The Competition?

A car like this has its rivals too. Cars like the Nissan GT-R (MSRP $89,950), the Chevrolet Corvette (MSRP $49,525), the Lamborghini Gallardo (MSRP $237,600), and the Audi R8 (MSRP $114,200) make this line a very competitive and compelling one. But the 2010 458 Italia can compete with the best of them. All of these cutting edge features come at a price though. With a price tag hovering around $225,000 dollars, this supercar doesn’t come cheap at all. Then again, it is a legitimate Ferrari. And this just might be the definitive Ferrari for this generation. Fast, efficient, and functionally beautiful, it just might be the start of a new chapter for the house that Enzo made.

Specifications

The 2009 ART AS55K Yaas Edition Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG is the automotive equivalent of a centuries-old painting – it was commissioned solely to be the special vehicle for Abu Dhabi’s royal family. The royal model was based on the G55 AMG but was optimized so that the vehicle’s horsepower reaches 620 hp with 880 rpm.

The Obsidian black royal ride has aerodynamic components for the rear, side, front, and roof (including the Aero hood). The aforementioned aerodynamic components and the hood, along with the spare wheel cover, the door handles, the engine block, and the exterior mirror shells, all have high-quality carbonized surfaces that result in a magical three-dimensional effect. Apart from the carbonized surfaces, the royal version of the G55 AMG also has quite a few highly-polished stainless steel decorative elements and a dual-polished stainless steel bumper that add to the vehicle’s overall sparkle.

The sparkle doesn’t end there though. The interior is kitted out in perforated smooth nappa leather, excellent velour leather, and alcantara in shades of cinnamon and anthracite. Just like the exterior, the interior also has carbon features. The doors and the covers on the instrument panel have all been furnished with a high-quality carbon veneer. Topping off the lavish interior is the gold-colored carbonized-treated multi-function steering wheel.

Hurst Performance Vehicles is one of the most renowned and respected names in automobile history. With its Competition/PLUS shifter series, it’s not difficult to see how Hurst has gotten its reputation.

To kick off its Competition/PLUS series, Hurst unveiled the 2010 Hurst Competition Plus Challenger last July 1, 2009. This 2-door coupe modified muscle car boasts of a V8 front engine that displaces 6,059 cc. with a horsepower of 425 bhp at 6,200 rpm and torque of 420 lb-ft. at 4,800 rpm, and a 6-speed manual transmission. The base price for the Hurst Competition Plus Challenger is $61,14.

The new Challenger does not forget its roots as it also has Hurst’s traditional white round-ball shift knob, which can be replaced by an extra black shift knob (depending on your preference) that comes with the Challenger. The 2010 Hurst Competition Plus Challenger also features a Magnaflow stainless-steel exhaust, BF Goodrich KDW performance tires, an Eibach Suspension, and a K&N Air Filter. This daredevil muscle car is based on both the 6.1 SRT8 Hemi and the R/T 5.7 Hemi.

Corvette Racing will surely dominate the GTS and GT1 categories once again with the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette C6.R. This new model will take the place of the GT1 Corvettes which were retired on June 14, 2009 after Corvette Racing raced to victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette C6.R is essentially a comprehensive redesign of the GT1 model. Instead of the steel frame of the GT1 Corvette, the newer version’s foundation is the hydroformed aluminum frame found on the production ZR1. The 2009 C6.R also borrows the ZR1’s production-based fenders with wheel flares. Aside from these changes, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette C6.R’s diffuser is a fence- and strake-less flat panel, and its rear wing width has been reduced by 25 percent. The new 2-door coupe race car also has steel brake rotors instead of carbon discs and features aluminum wheels instead of magnesium. The 2009 C6.R has also taken a page from the street Corvette’s book as the former has an adjustable steering column and steering rack.

Chevrolet Corvette C6-R Debut

When the Transformers movie first came out, many moviegoers were intrigued to see how Bumblebee had been revamped, and they were not disappointed. The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Special Edition has become an icon in its own right and has spawned countless requests from customers to Chevrolet for the “Bumblebee” Camaro.

The special edition Camaro is a 2-door coupe production car powered by a V8 front engine with rear-wheel drive. The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Special Edition has a horsepower of 426 bhp at 5,000 rpm, torque of 420 lb.-ft. at 4,500 rpm, and a 6-speed manual/6-speed automatic transmission. Aside from these basics, the Transformers-inspired Camaro also features an EPA-rated 29 highway mpg, USB and Bluetooth phone connectivity, and XM Satellite Radio and OnStar. Die-hard Transformers fans will ultimately fall head over heels over the signature Autobot shield on each wheel’s center cap, the driver and passenger side panels, and the interior center console. The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Special Edition also features the Transformers logo on the sill plates of the driver- and passenger-doors and embedded on the hood rally stripes.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Special Edition Gallery