Limited edition Ferrari 458 Speciale A 

The Ferrari 458 Speciale A is the most powerful and aerodynamically efficient roadster in Prancing Horse history. The A stands for Aperta – Italian for “open” – and the badge will only be carried by 499 cars

Hard top retracts in 14 seconds

At speeds of over 220km/h, horizontal flap below nose lowers to balance downforce between front and rear axles

Engine: 4.5-litre naturally-aspirated V8 generates 597bhp (445kW) at 9,000rpm. 0-100km/h in 3.0 seconds. CO2 emissions: 275 g/km

Wheelbase: 2,650mm

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres on 20-inch (508mm) forged wheels

Winglets help balance aerodynamic loads

Side Slip Angle Control: Distributes torque between drive wheels during sliding

Extensive use of carbon-fibre

Manettino: F1-style dial allows quick adjustment of electronics governing road surface conditions, grip, traction control, and dual-clutch transmission

Source: Ferrari

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