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Ferrari introduced a new super car, which is labeled 458 Italy. This car will replace the F430. From the aspect of engine design, aerodynamics, controls, instrumentation, and ergonomic design, the new total of 458. More interestingly, the most advanced engine technology with the best working efficiency of all products ever made by Ferrari.
Another achievement in Ferrari car is fuel consumption more efficient. This last in order to achieve the goal of CO2 standards. In fact, the capacity and energy produced larger engine than its predecessor, F340.
Analysts, 458 Italians are a big jump in the Ferrari automotive technology field, especially for performance and emissions standards in the history of the Italian car company such pride.
Aero elastic wing
Italy 458 appearances very different from its predecessor, judged more compact and practical. Dimensions: length 4527 mm, width 1937 mm and 1213 mm high. Axle distance of 2650 mm.
Nose of the car is equipped with small wings produce down force that aero elastic (traction), when the car accelerated out. This forms a small wing will change according to the speed of the car. At speed, the flow of air into the radiator is reduced, as well as minimizes wind resistance. In this way, traction can be generated up to 140 kg at a speed of 200 km / hour.
Machine capability
Engine capacity of 4.5-liter V8 is capable of producing power 570 PS (425 kW) and 540 Nm of torque. With power and torque of that, 458 Italian can sprint 0-100 km / hour in 3.4 seconds. No less amazing, Ferrari could be up to top speed, 325 km / hour.
This V8 engine is Ferrari’s first product that uses direct injection system. This machine is installed in the center-back. Another feature of the machine is using high compression pistons. Friction in internal was too low. This is what makes the latest Ferrari engine is economical, but responsive than F340.
Based on the release of Ferrari, the engine compression ratio reaches 12.5: 1. More solid machine works because it uses crankshaft (crutches as) flat. The result, maximum power is produced pada@9.000 rpm. Or for each liter engine is producing 125 PS (94 kW). Meanwhile, the torque produced at 6000 rpm. A total of is more than 80 percent of torque available at 3250 rpm spin.
To move the engine power to the wheels used transmissions plus 7-speed dual clutch (dual-clutch). Transmission is similar to that used in California.
According to Ferrari, double clutch and direct injection to reduce CO2 emissions 320 g / km. Fuel consumption, 13.7 liter/100 km (7.2 km / liter). It is also obtained thanks to the drop in weight to 1380 kg for using chassis from aluminum. Distribution of 42 in front and 58 on the back.
Another feature is the traction control system and E-Differential and F1-Trac. With technology, the symptoms can be prevented spin, making the Ferrari actually invited accelerated steadily. For the suspension, double wishbone front and use a multi-link rear.
Controls on the steering wheel
Innovative features and is considered very attractive form of the steering wheel and dashboard. In this case, Ferrari is using of technology and experience in F1. The result, automobile control systems work quickly and precisely. He further, Ferrari’s decision to use the steering wheel control system based on input from those who racer F1′s most successful, Michael Schumacher.
By using highly skilled ECU to control the ABS work, the resulting braking distances, 100-0 km / h, 32.5 meters.
He further, 458 Italy consumer segments differ with California. If California was created for those who want a versatile sport car, 458 Italian for those who only occasionally want to test his ability in track and more often as a daily car.
Although already introduced to the media, 458 Italians will be displayed the first time in public at the Frankfurt Auto Show next September. Meanwhile, new sales made beginning mid-next year.
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