Comments on: Ferrari 458 Italia

By: Lapping The Web: Frankfurt 2009 | Auto News, Recalls and Car Blog - DriverSide

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:27:42 +0000

[...] new models from Mazda and Volkswagen are interesting, but not nearly as much as the dream cars: Ferrari will be introducing the 458 Italia, a high-performance exotic that already has some taking wagers on how long it will take for someone [...]

By: 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring | The Big Picture

2009 Nissan 370Z Touring | The Big Picture — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:01:53 +0000

[...] those of you who actually like a car with 3 proper pedals and a stick (unlike the 458 Italia), have a look at this set of wheels: 2009 Nissan 370Z [...]

By: Barry Ritholtz

Barry Ritholtz — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:49:19 +0000

Note on the dashboard shot, there is no speedo. The "N" for neutral in the lower right of the tach becomes a numeric speedometer, something my old RX-8 (2004) used to have

By: eminiplayer

eminiplayer — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:52:58 +0000

Looks like a mini Enzo.

By: quantacide

quantacide — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:24:39 +0000

Loses a bit of rawness, but less Corvette-like.

Scuderia is still my fave.

By: Barry Ritholtz

Barry Ritholtz — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:12:24 +0000

I know intellectually that the computer can shift faster than me, but that only matters when you are driving on track against a clock.

For 99% of your driving time, shifting your own gears is more visceral, more engaging, and requires more skill.

Its the reason why I don’t own a GT-R. In fact, I may have to get a post up on the Z — a more engaging car in the real world courtesy of the 3rd pedal.

Maybe I am just old school, but I like the feel of a 6 speed in my right hand . . .

By: steve glista

steve glista — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:06:35 +0000

amen on the tail lights. Re: manual transmission, by now you should be used to the idea of paddle shifters. They’ve only been standard for like, what, four or five years?

http://jalopnik.com/5346844/ferrari-458-italia-hits-the-road-reveals-interior

By: Hantra

Hantra — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:27:52 +0000

I’ve been saying the same thing about the lights since they took them off the 599. I just knew they were going to do the same to the 430′s replacement. Sad really.