| Year Make Model | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Spider 2dr Convertible (4.5L 8cyl 7AM) |
| Vehicle Type | RWD 2dr 2-passenger Convertible |
| Estimated MSRP | $257,000 |
| Assembly location | Maranello, Italy |
| Configuration | Midengine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Direct-injection, gasoline V8 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 4,499/275 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum / Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft, 4 vales per cylinder, variable intake and exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 12.5 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 562 @ 9,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 398 @ 6,000 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission type | 7-speed dual-clutch Automated Manual |
| Differential(s) | Electronically controlled E-Diff |
| Suspension, front | Double wishbone, coil springs, driver-adjustable adaptive dampers |
| Suspension, rear | Multilink, coil springs, driver-adjustable adaptive dampers |
| Steering type | Electric speed-proportional power steering |
| Tire make and model | Pirelli P Zero |
| Tire type | Summer performance front and rear |
| Tire size, front | P235/35 ZR20 |
| Tire size, rear | P295/35 ZR20 |
| Wheel size, front | 20-by-8.5 inches |
| Wheel size, rear | 20-by-10.5 inches |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | 15.7-inch Carbon-ceramic disc with six-piston fixed calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 14.2-inch carbon-ceramic disc with four-piston fixed calipers |
| 0-60 mph, mfr. claim (sec.) | 3.4 (to 62 mph) |
| Fuel economy, mfr. est. (mpg) | 20 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,152 |
| Length (in.) | 178.2 |
| Width (in.) | 76.3 |
| Height (in.) | 47.7 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 104.3 |
| Seating capacity | 2 |
| Operation time, lower/raise (sec.) | 14 |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 7 years / 87,500 miles |
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