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Ferrari 458 Italia – Enormous Advancement for the V8 Ferrari

Djordje Sugaris

When it entered the supercar world in 2009, the Ferrari 458 Italia eclipsed both its competition and its predecessors, establishing itself as a new standard for the V8-powered sports cars. It was as angry as the Enzo, blisteringly fast and drop-dead gorgeous. Fast forward ten years, the 458 is a second-hand Ferrari you could get your hands on, and it’s really the one you should too.

What made it special more than a decade ago? How did it influence the Ferrari we know today, and what makes it desirable as a certain future collector car? We’re here to find out!

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