Ferrari has released the first official photos of the 2012 458 Spider, the roofless iteration of the mid-engine 458 Italia.

The car enrichens the range of the Ferrari 8-cylinder models with rear-middle engine, joining the multi-awarded 458 Italia, sharing with her the most advanced technological content for exceptional handling and breathtaking performance.

Ferrari altered the car’s throttle mapping, suspension tuning, and “engine soundtrack” specifically for topless motoring. The task of dialing in the sound of the 458’s tightly wound 4.5-liter V-8 for droptop duty seems to us like a two-step process. Step one: Remove roof. Step two: Rev engine. Regardless, the Spider’s soundtrack should be hugely satisfying, produced as it is by the same sonorous 562-hp engine as is used in the 458 Italia. That power is routed through the same seven-speed dual-clutch automatic as is used in the coupe to the same torque-vectoring differential. The 458 Spider also inherits the coupe’s F1-Trac traction-control and performance anti-lock-brake system.

The 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider is powered by a 90-degree Normal V8 engine that displaces 4499.00 cc. It produces 569.93 HP at 9000.00 RPM and 398.14 Ft-Lbs at 6000.00 RPM. There is a 7 speed Semi-Automatic transmission.

The 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider measures 76.26 inches in width, 178.23 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 104.33 inches.

2012 Ferrari 458 Spider Interior

458 SPIDER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions
Length	4527 mm (178.2 in.)
Width	1937 mm (76.3 in.)
Height	1211 mm (47.7 in.)
Wheelbase	2650 mm (104.3 in.)
Dry weight	1430 kg (3153 lbs)*
Weight/power ratio	2,51 kg/CV (7.42 lbs/kW)
Weight distribution fr/r	42%/58%
Engine
Type	90° V8
Displacement	4499 cc (274.5 cu in.)
Maximum power	570 CV (425 kW)** @ 9000 rpm
Maximum torque	540 Nm (398 lbs/ft) @ 6000 rpm
Specific power output	127 CV/l
Compression ratio	12.5:1
Tyres
Front	235/35 ZR20 8.5”
Rear	295/35 ZR20 10.5”
Performance
Maximum speed	>320 km/h (>198 mph)
0-100 km/h	<3,5 s
Fuel consumption + emissions
Fuel consumption***	11,8 l/100 km
Emissions***	275 g CO2/km
Gearbox
Dual-clutch, 7-speed F1
Electronics
E-Diff3, F1-Trac, high-performance ABS

* With forged wheels and Racing seats
** Including 5 CV of ram effect
*** Combined cycle with HELE system (ECE+EUDC)

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New 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider specifications, review, photos and images courtesy of Ferrari.