Ferrari 458 real world pics

montreal red · 08-15-2009, 03:32 AM

those exhaust tips look really weird...i like the f430 more!

gonzo · 08-27-2009, 09:40 AM

A few new pics:

jeremyc74 · 08-27-2009, 09:48 AM

I'm guessing that center exhaust tip serves a purpose. Maybe it's got a bypass flap on it that opens up when you go WOT, or something like that?

Couch · 08-27-2009, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremyc74

I'm guessing that center exhaust tip serves a purpose. Maybe it's got a bypass flap on it that opens up when you go WOT, or something like that?

From my understanding, the center is open at idle, the left and right are closed. Upon WOT, center closes and left and right open.

Robin_NL · 08-27-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stunnerable

A much as I love this car I's still take the F1 LM over it.

+1 exactly.

Maccas rule!

But a 458 is a nice alternative anno 2009.

Year's_End · 08-27-2009, 12:56 PM

This car simply doesn't look that good imo. The front is botched because of those ugly hood intakes and those amorphous headlights.

The back is alright, but I can't shake this weird Toyo feeling from my head when I look at the lower, toy-like bumper.

335ifanatic · 08-27-2009, 05:24 PM

My god, wtf has happen to Ferrari who the hell is designing their cars??? First it was the California and now this. I don't really mind the back or side profile but wow, the front is awful.

Los Angeles · 08-27-2009, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335ifanatic

My god, wtf has happen to Ferrari who the hell is designing their cars???

I've been thinking the SAME EXACT THING for the past 8 months.

This car is a huge let-down.

Sure, performance, aerodynamics, yada yada yada.

This shit does NOT look that good.

Its decent, at best.

Whoever is overseeing Ferrari's new car designs needs to be FIRED!

datbimmerdoe · 08-27-2009, 07:48 PM

Some detailed pics...

The__J__Factor · 08-27-2009, 08:00 PM

Yep this car looks like shit.
Back end is ok, but quad tails and quad exhaust is so much indimidating. The front is just terrible. Would not buy this over a 430 thats for sure.

ching · 08-27-2009, 09:40 PM

Doesn't look like a real Ferrari.

Los Angeles · 08-27-2009, 10:31 PM

This car looks like the F430 and California made babies.

Unfortunatley, the California has shitty genes.

Year's_End · 08-27-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Los Angeles

Sure, performance, aerodynamics, yada yada yada.

This shit does NOT look that good.

Its decent, at best.

Exactly. I don't know how people are drooling over this. I think people see FERRARI and a 9,000 rpm rev limit and think SHIT'S BOMB YO.

ejazbmw · 08-27-2009, 11:36 PM

I'm sure the group its aimed at is liking it more then some of you guys. I don't think Ferrari gives a shit about what a bunch of lowly 3 series owners think about frankly...

Los Angeles · 08-28-2009, 01:13 AM

A design like this would have looked better on the 458's rear.

335ifanatic · 08-28-2009, 01:51 AM

Baby Enzo would have been sweet.

Epik · 08-28-2009, 03:36 AM

Downgrade from 430 imo.

Still, at least it's something new unlike the next generation 911, man i wonder how that's gonna look.

hks786 · 08-28-2009, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

Exactly. I don't know how people are drooling over this. I think people see FERRARI and a 9,000 rpm rev limit and think SHIT'S BOMB YO.

+1000

The first batch of pics it looked great, must have just been the camera angles. Now...I'm not happy. The Gallardo looks better.

gonzo · 08-28-2009, 08:33 AM

Still take F over L if I could but....

Now that I see it in the flesh w/o camo, ps etc...

She looked good w/ all the makeup but now that she has come out of the shower all natural...I don't know man.

Give me a Scud.

bobbyz · 08-28-2009, 08:40 AM

You guys are nuts. When you see this car in person you will love it. For those of you who feel Ferraris designs have gone to crap, your way out of line. The 360 is a POS in my opinion and that is where they faultered a bit. Ferrari designs have always had a skinny waist line and big flares over the wheels. Seriously, take a look back at the nicest Ferraris and you will find this. The 360 and 430 strayed away from this design. Now Ferrari are back with the 458. Trust me...this thing is going to look amazing in the flesh. Both Ferrari and Porsche hit a funk in the late '90's-early 2000's, but thank goodness both are back on track now with what made the designs beautiful in the past.
I do however agree that the California is a dud, but then again, it's sort of Ferraris "Boxster"...much cheaper then what was their cheapest car before it.

gonzo · 08-28-2009, 08:56 AM

^ I'll give you that.

Seeing it in person would probably bring anyone on this board to "please, please, please let me drive it".

The P Panamera will do the same thing IMO. Most writers have said so.

335ifanatic · 08-29-2009, 05:42 AM

You do you have a point. I thought the X6 was beyond ugly, seen it a few times in person and I've changed my opinion but that been said, i've seen the California in person and it still looks awful. I just hope this car turns out to be a stunner because it really is the flagship car for Ferrari atm it would be a shame to have a dud for the next 5 years or so and have Lambo come along and drop a hot replacement for the Gallardo/LP560.

08-15-2009, 03:32 AM	#23
montreal red chris 294 Rep 12,141 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	those exhaust tips look really weird...i like the f430 more! __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-27-2009, 09:40 AM	#24
gonzo Lieutenant General 10348 Rep 14,458 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	A few new pics: Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-27-2009, 09:48 AM	#25
jeremyc74 Banned 79 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	I'm guessing that center exhaust tip serves a purpose. Maybe it's got a bypass flap on it that opens up when you go WOT, or something like that?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-27-2009, 12:56 PM	#28
Year's_End Lieutenant General 1248 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	This car simply doesn't look that good imo. The front is botched because of those ugly hood intakes and those amorphous headlights. The back is alright, but I can't shake this weird Toyo feeling from my head when I look at the lower, toy-like bumper. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-27-2009, 05:24 PM	#29
335ifanatic Major 56 Rep 1,091 Posts Drives: Revuelto, Urus Performante, X5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	My god, wtf has happen to Ferrari who the hell is designing their cars??? First it was the California and now this. I don't really mind the back or side profile but wow, the front is awful.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-27-2009, 07:48 PM	#31
datbimmerdoe Lieutenant General 1307 Rep 17,493 Posts Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY iTrader: (0)	Some detailed pics... Attached Images __________________ #datbimmerdoe #thatbimmertho FOLLOW @datbimmerdoe on INSTAGRAM Last edited by datbimmerdoe; 08-28-2009 at 01:59 AM.. Reason: editing
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-27-2009, 08:00 PM	#32
The__J__Factor Major 92 Rep 1,090 Posts Drives: ///M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gold Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	Yep this car looks like shit. Back end is ok, but quad tails and quad exhaust is so much indimidating. The front is just terrible. Would not buy this over a 430 thats for sure. __________________ 135i N54 manual MR-S with a 2zz swap and mods Sold EVO X MR - Phantom Black - Ti Exhaust - Ti UICP - AQM Intake - Sold Z4 M Coupe - H&R - RE Diablo - RPi - Tekarbon - Sold
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-27-2009, 09:40 PM	#33
ching First Lieutenant 13 Rep 315 Posts Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	Doesn't look like a real Ferrari. __________________ E90 BMW M3 interlagos blue / silver novillo - vrs type ii diffuser, ape performance air filter, ind ib reflectors, RAC RG63 gunmetal, 2 car seats and a baby on board sign
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-27-2009, 10:31 PM	#34
Los Angeles Steve Forte Rio 155 Rep 2,392 Posts Drives: 08' 328i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 90036 iTrader: (0)	This car looks like the F430 and California made babies. Unfortunatley, the California has shitty genes.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-27-2009, 11:36 PM	#36
ejazbmw blahhh 319 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	I'm sure the group its aimed at is liking it more then some of you guys. I don't think Ferrari gives a shit about what a bunch of lowly 3 series owners think about frankly...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-28-2009, 01:13 AM	#37
Los Angeles Steve Forte Rio 155 Rep 2,392 Posts Drives: 08' 328i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 90036 iTrader: (0)	A design like this would have looked better on the 458's rear.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-28-2009, 01:51 AM	#38
335ifanatic Major 56 Rep 1,091 Posts Drives: Revuelto, Urus Performante, X5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Baby Enzo would have been sweet.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-28-2009, 03:36 AM	#39
Epik Awesome &amp;amp; Likes Cookies 46 Rep 391 Posts Drives: 2011 M5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Downgrade from 430 imo. Still, at least it's something new unlike the next generation 911, man i wonder how that's gonna look. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-28-2009, 08:33 AM	#41
gonzo Lieutenant General 10348 Rep 14,458 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	Still take F over L if I could but.... Now that I see it in the flesh w/o camo, ps etc... She looked good w/ all the makeup but now that she has come out of the shower all natural...I don't know man. Give me a Scud.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-28-2009, 08:40 AM	#42
bobbyz First Lieutenant 13 Rep 311 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	You guys are nuts. When you see this car in person you will love it. For those of you who feel Ferraris designs have gone to crap, your way out of line. The 360 is a POS in my opinion and that is where they faultered a bit. Ferrari designs have always had a skinny waist line and big flares over the wheels. Seriously, take a look back at the nicest Ferraris and you will find this. The 360 and 430 strayed away from this design. Now Ferrari are back with the 458. Trust me...this thing is going to look amazing in the flesh. Both Ferrari and Porsche hit a funk in the late '90's-early 2000's, but thank goodness both are back on track now with what made the designs beautiful in the past. I do however agree that the California is a dud, but then again, it's sort of Ferraris "Boxster"...much cheaper then what was their cheapest car before it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-28-2009, 08:56 AM	#43
gonzo Lieutenant General 10348 Rep 14,458 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	^ I'll give you that. Seeing it in person would probably bring anyone on this board to "please, please, please let me drive it". The P Panamera will do the same thing IMO. Most writers have said so.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-29-2009, 05:42 AM	#44
335ifanatic Major 56 Rep 1,091 Posts Drives: Revuelto, Urus Performante, X5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	You do you have a point. I thought the X6 was beyond ugly, seen it a few times in person and I've changed my opinion but that been said, i've seen the California in person and it still looks awful. I just hope this car turns out to be a stunner because it really is the flagship car for Ferrari atm it would be a shame to have a dud for the next 5 years or so and have Lambo come along and drop a hot replacement for the Gallardo/LP560.
	Appreciate 0 Quote