Ferrari 458 Spider boasts excellent fuel efficiency

The 458 Spider boasts excellent fuel efficiency with low CO2 emissions, 275 g/km. A result made possible thanks to a series of revolutionary engineering solutions incorporated into the HELE (High Emotions, Low Emissions) system, such as:

- Stop & Start, which reduces consumption by 10% on the urban cycle
- Pulse Width Modulation controlled brushless fan and low-pressure fuel pump, which reduce consumption by approximately 6%
- Electronic variable displacement A/C compressor

The 458 Italia Spider's performance are guaranteed by Ferrari's class-leading dual-clutch F1 paddle-shift transmission, the refined E-Diff combined with the F1-Trac traction control and high-performance ABS for maximum handling dynamics.

Ferrari 458 Italia boasts carbon-ceramic discs which contribute to save five kilos compare to similarly high performance traditional cast iron brakes. The power brake's pump has been dimensioned to match the increased size of discs and ensure adequate response to the pedal. The CCM system guarantees constant pedal travel even under repeated braking conditions and also dispenses with fade under hard use, such as at the track. More rapid response to the pedal ensures also a shorter stopping distance.

The 458 Italia's modular space frame chassis has been entirely redesigned and consists of castings, extrusions and panels. The technology and aluminum material behind the chassis derive from the aerospace industry, which significantly contributed to reduce the car weight as well as maximize its performances. Torsional rigidity, for instance, is up 15 per cent compared to the F430, while beam stiffness is up 5 per cent. The engineers have also focused on improving quality conformance and minimizing assistance time. A result achieved by adopting high pressure die-casting processes that allows minimizing the number of components and by including removable subassemblies in the engine compartment. The same techniques used for the chassis have also extended to the aluminum body shell, doors, bonnet and engine cover in order to ensure the same materials benefits and manufacturing innovations.