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2010 Ferrari 458 Italia - First Drive

Ferrari's latest mid-engine Berlinetta ushers in a new era of sports cars

By Rob Hallstrom, Photography by Roberto Carrer
2010 Ferrari 458 Italia Front

Evolution of the Pininfarina Berlinetta

Ferrari 308 Gtb

308 GTB
Years produced: 1975-1985, 13,136 total units
Engine: Mid-mounted 3.0-liter V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Performance: 255bhp, 0-60, 6.5-sec. 154mph max speed
Original MSRP: $50,625

Ferrari 328 Gts

328 GTS
Years produced: 1985-1989, 6,088, total units (8,548 total units incl. GTS & Turbo)
Engine: Mid-mounted 3.1-liter V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Performance: 270bhp, 0-60, 5.5-sec. 153mph max speed
Original MSRP: $77,350

Ferrari F348

F348
Years Produced: 1989-1995, 8,844 total units
Engine: Mid-mounted 3.4-liter V8,
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Performance: 300bhp, 0-60, 5.6-sec., 171mph max speed
Original MSRP: $113,800

Ferrari F355

F355
Years Produced: 1994-1999, 11,273 total units
Engine: Mid-mounted 3.5-liter V8, 380bhp
Transmission: 6-speed manual, 6-speed F1 single clutch electro-hydraulic manual
Performance: 375bhp, 0-60mph, 4.6-sec, 186 mph max speed
Original MSRP: $126,300

Ferrari F360 Modena

F360 Modena
Years produced: 1999-2005, 8,800 total units
Engine: Mid-rear mounted 3.6-Liter V8
Transmission: 6-speed manual, 6-speed F1 single clutch electro-hydraulic manual
Performance: 405bhp, 0-60, 4.5-sec, 183 mph
Base price: $136,000

Ferrari F430

F430
Years produced: 2004-2009,
Engine: Mid-rear mounted 4.3-liter V8
Transmission: 6-speed manual, 6-speed F1 single clutch electro-hydraulic manual
Performance: 483bhp, 0-60, 3.8-sec, 196 mph max speed
Original MSRP: $186,900

By Rob Hallstrom
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