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Vertu Constellation Quest Ferrari
Have you noticed that there are tons of gadgets inspired by the coolest sports cars lately? For example, Vertu has announced the new Constellation Quest Ferrari - a new luxury smartphone inspired by the Ferrari 458 Italia. The phone has been designed in cooperation with Ferrari Design team and features a case called Cavallion Rampante made from polished stainless steel. The Constellation Quest Ferrari phone is made from the most luxurious of materials such as polished sapphire crystal, Ferrari calf leather, and polished black ceramic. It features a Ferrari logo on the back of the case, a 2.46 inch screen, a full QWERTY key pad, and a 5 mega pixels camera. As a present to every buyer, the phone also comes with a special set of ringtones obtained from live recordings of a Ferrari 458 Italia on a test circuit. There’s been no mention on the price for the Constellation Quest Ferrari, but it will more than likely be extremely expensive. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia VS-130 by Vorsteiner
 
Vorsteiner North America is quite famous for their amazing tuning kits offered for the coolest sports cars out there. One you might surely remember is the M3 GTS-V unveiled last year at the SEMA Show. And because sports car is what they like, Vorsteiner now focused on improving the appearance of the Ferrari 458 Italia. This time they only added a new set of wheels, but taking their history into consideration we expect an upgrade package pretty soon. The sports car has received the tuners latest collection VS-130 Series that includes new super lightweight 5 spoke monoblock wheels. The new VS-130 design features lightweight spoke design utilizing the tuner’s latest spoke scalloping and undercutting technology in efforts to maximize strength to weight ratios. The wheels measures 21x9JF at the front and 21x11J and is wrapped in Michelin PS2 tires 255-30-21 front and 305-30-21 rear. All these elements make the 458 Italia to look impressive. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia by Prindiville Design
It’s been ages since we last heard from Prindiville Design, but they sure did pick an opportune time to return to the tuning scene with a bang. The London-based bespoke coach builder has released tuning programs for the Lamborghini Aventador, Range Rover Evoque, and Ferrari 458 Italia, the last of which comes in three different forms. Called the S1, S2, and S3 packages, these three tuning programs for the Italian supercar comes with styling characteristics unique to its own. The S1 program, which features a red 458 Italia, comes with a carbon fiber body kit that includes a front bumper with stainless steel mesh grills, side skirts, a new rear bumper, mirror covers, rear tailgate vents, a rear spoiler, a roof air duct, and a new set of Prindiville alloy wheels. The S1 program will be limited to only 25 units, making it a true must-grab for 458 Italia owners everywhere. Next up is the S2 program that’s displayed in the silver 458 Italia. Carrying all the aerodynamic components of the S1, the S2 differentiates itself with the addition of a top carbon fiber wing and air vent grills. Likewise, the S3 program - that’s the orange 458 Italia if you’re keeping score - also has its own distinct styling flavor. On top of the aero body kit, the S3 program carries a carbon fiber lower front lip spoiler, top air vent grills, and carbon fiber rear grills. Just like their S1 counterpart, both the S2 and the S3 programs are only limited to 25 units a piece. We’d tell you that they’re also equal must-haves, but we think you know that already. Technical upgrades are also in the offing from Prindiville Design. While no official numbers have been given out, the British coach builder does, in fact, offer an ECU upgrade, new air filters, a new suspension kit, replacement sports 200 cell catalytic converters, and a new titanium exhaust system that’s 70% lighter than the stock version on the 458 Italia. Video: Nissan Juke-R blows away fancy European exotics
If there was every any skepticism surrounding the Nissan Juke-R, this amateur video of the Nissan UK project taking on some of the world’s most powerful supercars is all the evidence Nissan needs to validate the tuned-up crossover. The site of this race is the Dunlop 24 Hours of Dubai, where the Juke-R incidentally served as the official safety car. We can imagine that this race was set up pretty quickly with the Juke-R taking on a Lamborghini Gallardo, a Ferrari 458 Italia, and a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG on a short and improvised sprint track. With the credentials of the European exotics, it appears that the Juke-R has some serious competition - at least until the light turned green. That’s when the Juke-R simply flexed its GT-R-powered muscles, blasting the three exotics like they were plastic traffic cones. Surprising is an understatement, but we do have to pay attention to the track conditions. It wasn’t the best one for racing, but all things considered, elements included, the Juke-R more than held its own against three of the most powerful exotic cars in the world. Consider us very impressed. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Editions by A. Kahn Design
A. Kahn Design ended 2011 with a bang in the shape of a tuning package for the Ferrari California, and it looks like they are starting 2012 in the same way with an upgrade package for the Ferrari 458 Italia. The Ferrari 458 Italia Editions were dressed up in either a triple Pearl White or a Rosso Corsa Red exterior paint finish, both combined with different exterior and interior elements. The Rosso Corsa Red Ferrari 458 Italia by Kahn is toned down with a matte Pearl Gray finish for the roof, side skirts, and front and rear bumper sections. A. Kahn Design then added a new sport suspension and 9×21” front and 12×22 rear alloy wheels finished in a matte Pearl Gray with yellow brake calipers serving s a small highlight. Inside the Rosso Corsa 458 Italia, Kahn has added a leather interior, a leather central tunnel, Crema Daytona lights, an Electro Chromatic interior, a yellow rev counter, leather headlining, and carpets and stitching in Bordeaux. The Triple Pearl White 458 Italia by Kahn gets the same wheels associated with the red model, as well as the new sport suspension. The brake calipers are switched from yellow to red. Inside, the 458 Italia receives black Nero leather electric seats, a yellow rev counter, leather headlining, upholstered rear bench seat wall, white stitching, and black carpets. The list of standard equipment for both Ferrari 458 Italia models includes an AFS light system, a carbon fiber driver zone including steering binnacle, F1 paddle shifters, an instrumental surround with LED’s, iPod connectivity, electro chromatic interior and exterior mirrors, satellite navigation, Bluetooth, front and rear park assist, a high power HiFi with JBL speaker system, Ferrari Scuderia shields, and dual zone climate control. Video: A collection of supercars courtesy of the China Sportscar Club
The Chinese automotive market is growing bigger by the day and automakers everywhere are taking advantage of this growing market by throwing a number of special editions their way. One type of vehicle that is ripping through the streets of China is the super car. Anything from Ferrari to Pagani to Lamborghini is making its way over to the land of Dragons and Emperors, and this video was created to show off a number of these vehicles. Watching this video may incite some ever growing jealousy for the people lucky enough to get behind the wheel of these bad boys. The supercars are all part of the Chinese Sportscar Club (SCC), which got together on an airstrip to show off their rides. The list of the supercars is intense, including a Ferrari Enzo, a Pagani Zonda F/R and Cinque, a Mercedes SLR, a Mercedes SLS, a Ferrari F430, a Ferrari 458 Italia, tons of Lamborghini models, an Aston Martin, and our favorite, the Koenigsegg Agera. The sheer monetary value of the collected supercars is enough to induce drool. Video: Koenigsegg Agera R shames Ferrari 458 Italia in drag race
By - almost - all accounts, a Ferrari 458 Italia is the kind of supercar you don’t want to have a drag race against. That is unless you have a Koenigsegg Agera R at your disposal. At that point, the proverbial shoe is definitely on the other foot. In this video, the Italian supercar is seen trying to take on the Swedish powerhouse in a clean, drag strip race. For awhile, the 458 Italia managed to hold its ground against the more powerful Agera R, but as soon as you might believe that the former had the legs to keep up with the latter, the Agera R began stretching and just blasted away from the 458 Italia, leaving the Prancing Horse eating its proverbial dust. Knowing those two cars, it wasn’t really all that competitive considering that the Agera R belongs in a stratosphere that the 458 Italia can only dream about sniffing. But it’s still a fun watch, given the circumstances. It’s not often that a 458 Italia can be abused so effortlessly, but that’s why the Koenigsegg Agera R is considered one of the fastest cars in the world. Video: Ferrari 458 Spider Revs for the Camera
Thanks to video god, Marchettino, we now have the first video that sings the song of the beautiful Ferrari 458 Spider. This is the first 458 Italia Spyder that has been spotted on the streets and, although its exhaust note obviously matches that of the Coupe, is still one of the sweetest sounds we’ve heard. Marchettino had the opportunity to videotape the sports car and even convinced the driver to a nice little rev for the camera. Now that’s how you say, "Cheese!" The Ferrari 458 Italia Spider is powered by same 4.5-liter V8 engine from the hard-top version. The engine delivers a total of 570 HP at 9,000 rpm and 400 lb/ft of torque at 6,000 rpm and will sprint the car from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 198 mph. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am
Ferrari and their out-of-house tuning firm, Michelotto, have wrapped up their initial development for the new Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am and have begun testing the vehicle on the Fiorano Circuit. If the name for this new racer doesn’t give it away, the 458 Italia Grand Am was produced as the first factory-sanctioned Ferrari to compete in the Grand-Am’s Rolex Sports Car Series GT class under the current GT rules. The Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am is based on the GT3 version of the V8-powered Ferrari Berlinetta. The difference between the new 458 Grand Am model and the European version is that the Grand Am develops a total of 500 HP (and not 470 HP like other 458 Italia racing cars) at maximum revs of 8000. Slowing the North American Grand Am down is a 48 mm restrictor and less efficient aerodynamics than the GT version. Compared to a standard 458 Italia, the Grand Am model features a revised braking system (since the car is lacking ABS and traction control) and a roll-over bar which gives greater lateral protection thereby increasing safety. The car is fitted with tires from the Grand Am series’ sole provider, Continental. UPDATE 12/06/2011: Ferrari has confirmed that their 458 Italia Grand Am will be making its world debut at the Daytona 24 Hours, which takes place from January 26-29, 2012 at Florida’s Daytona International Speedway. The 458 Grand Am will be crewed all year by Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip, North American Rally Champion, Travis Pastrana, and two endurance race veterans, Rui Aguas and Robert Kauffman. Video: The Ferrari 458 Spider Makes Beautiful Music
One of the most impressive models launched this year by Ferrari was the 458 Italia Spider, so it should come as no surprise that plenty of sites are devoting time and space to this luscious ride. Today is no different. We’ve found a video that was shot at a local auto show in Lyon where the driver demonstrated the amazing sound of the sports car’s engine. Just turn up the volume and enjoy the incredible music. Refresher: The Ferrari 458 Italia Spider is powered by the same 4.5-liter V8 engine as the coupe version, delivering a total of 570 HP at 9,000 rpm and 400 lb/ft of torque at 6,000 rpm and mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission and electronic differential. The supercar is capable of traveling from 0-62 mph in less than 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 198 mph.
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