458 TT from the factory - 679hp! WTF!
08-14-2014, 02:16 AM
#1
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458 TT from the factory - 679hp! WTF!
holy horsepower... especially for a 3300lb car... apparently 700hp is the new standard... if they would just go back to a 6 speed manual. 
I assume this is a true link / story..?
http://www.autousp.com/from-458-ital...-it-again.html
I assume this is a true link / story..?
http://www.autousp.com/from-458-ital...-it-again.html
The long-awaited car is finally here. Ferrari 458 Italia is a well-known performance benchmark worldwide and with a twin-turbo makeover, it’s ready to set records once again. After five years in production, it’s time for a new Alpha Horse. The Prancing Horse’s new ride is expected to be unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.
UK’s CAR Magazine has announced that Prancing Horse’s brand new, gallant car will be launched as the M458-T. This name certainly contradicts with Ferrari’s conventional nomenclature but this exclusive car deserves one of a kind name.
The re-engineered 458 will be powered by a twin turbocharged V8 engine and is anticipated to produce approximately 679 horsepower, that surpasses the much celebrated 458 by a whopping 100 horsepower and the latest 560 horsepower California T. And with two turbos, the M458-T will definitely set a new standard in the world of sports cars.
UK’s CAR Magazine has announced that Prancing Horse’s brand new, gallant car will be launched as the M458-T. This name certainly contradicts with Ferrari’s conventional nomenclature but this exclusive car deserves one of a kind name.
The re-engineered 458 will be powered by a twin turbocharged V8 engine and is anticipated to produce approximately 679 horsepower, that surpasses the much celebrated 458 by a whopping 100 horsepower and the latest 560 horsepower California T. And with two turbos, the M458-T will definitely set a new standard in the world of sports cars.
08-14-2014, 11:18 AM
#7
How much of the power can the car actually handle and put down? The torque will be great but if the traction control is constantly cutting power to keep grip then what's the point?
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08-14-2014, 11:25 AM
#8
The point is to have it when you can use it, I guess - higher speeds, where traction isn't an issue.
Some of their other cars are allegedly undrivable without stability control/traction control turned on (599, for instance).
Some of their other cars are allegedly undrivable without stability control/traction control turned on (599, for instance).
08-14-2014, 12:11 PM
#9
So what in the heck will be able to beat this thing now? The 458 is a seriously fast car with the old HP figures.
08-14-2014, 01:05 PM
#10
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When the new NSX was seen on the 'Ring recently (yeah, the one that burned) there was discussion that the Ferrari seen in some of the vids is the new twin turbo version getting tested.