Introduced at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Ferrari 458 Speciale was the most focused and performance-oriented version of the 458 platform. While visually similar to the 458 Italia, it featured substantial aerodynamic, chassis, and powertrain upgrades.
The mid-mounted 4.5-liter F136 V-8 engine produced 605 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque and revved to 9,000 rpm, making it Ferrari’s most powerful naturally aspirated V-8 at the time. Ferrari also claimed it delivered the highest specific output of any naturally aspirated production engine.
Active aerodynamic elements with automatically adjusting front and rear flaps optimized drag and downforce as conditions required. Ferrari paired these systems with recalibrated magnetorheological dampers, F1-Trac traction control, an electronic differential, and the new Side Slip Control system, giving the 458 Speciale sharper steering response, greater lateral grip, and improved stability compared with the 458 Italia.
Now listed on Bring a Trailer, this remarkably preserved 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale shows just 4,714 miles at the time of cataloguing and presents in near-new condition. Finished in Rosso Corsa, the car features an optional $11,811 racing stripe finished in white and NART Blu, further emphasizing its competition-inspired character.
The exterior rides on 20-inch five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires bearing 2014 date codes. Red Ferrari/Brembo calipers clamp cross-drilled carbon-ceramic rotors at all four corners, providing formidable stopping performance.
Weight reduction remained central to the Speciale’s philosophy. Carbon-fiber door panels, dashboard trim, and lightweight seat frames contributed to the car’s reduced mass, while the cabin combines black microsuede and red lightweight cloth upholstery with extended carpeting. Optional equipment includes a parking camera, HomeLink, and electronic mirrors.
The leather- and carbon-trimmed steering wheel integrates LED shift lights, column-mounted paddles, a red engine-start button, and Ferrari’s signature manettino drive-mode selector. Ahead of the driver sits a central tachometer with a 9,000-rpm redline flanked by configurable digital displays, reinforcing the Speciale’s unmistakably driver-focused environment.
Power reaches the rear wheels through a Getrag seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle paired with an electronic differential, completing a drivetrain engineered to deliver blistering acceleration and exceptional control.
Source: Bring a Trailer
