Ferrari 458 Speciale Aperta (2015)

The fastest naturally aspirated V8 supercar ever produced by Ferrari the 458 Speciale really needs no introduction, the already spectacular 458 platform benefits from a huge host of benefits including increased power which equates to the most driver-focussed Ferrari V8 ever produced. The increased power means the 458's Motor holds a World Record for naturally aspirated output. The 458 Speciale's 597HP equates to 133hp/litre, an astonishing output. Perhaps not surprisingly, the 458 Speciale has won the prestigious "2013 Supercar of the Year" award from Top Gear Magazine and 2014 Evo Magazine "Car of the Year". The engine alone has won Best Performance Engine of the year 2011,2012 and 2014 as noted by the plaque between the seats.

Autocar Magazine formed the following conclusion on testing the awe-inspiring Speciale: "The mid-engined Ferrari supercar has reached a turning point, it strikes us - and there may never be a better one for purist thrill-seekers than the one you see here. Next year comes to a '458M', for want of the official name: a mid-life refresh that'll bring with it a new turbocharged engine. We've recorded what turbos have done to BMW M cars, AMG Mercs, Porsche 911s and more in this modern performance car era - and seldom do we universally approve. This is why right now may be a definitive moment in the development of the mid-engined Ferrari concept: a zenith in some ways, perhaps. The car to mark it could hardly be more aptly named or purposefully constructed.”

Cut from the same cloth as the legendary Challenge Stradale and Scuderia, the Speciale is the last naturally aspirated instalment in this hugely collectable line of naturally aspirated V8 thrilling V8 supercars. The 458 Speciale A is a spider variant for the 458 Speciale. The 'A' stands for 'Aperta', which is Italian for 'open' - and it was limited to only 499 examples and sold out immediately to the VIP clients of Ferrari only. Just like the closed-top Speciale, the Aperta has a 4.5 litre naturally aspirated V8 which produces 597 horsepower and 398-pound feet of torque. 0-60 mph takes only 3.0 seconds and it is capable of a top speed of 202 mph. It is the most powerful, street-legal, naturally aspirated V8 Ferrari has ever launched in a spider variant.

Please note, this vehicle is no longer for sale.

This example was supplied new in 2015, optioned in the elegant Nero Daytona with its racing livery Grigio Corsa & Argento Nurburgring.

• Nero Daytona
• PNT3 - Two tone stripe in Grigio Corsa & Argento Nurburgring
• Front suspension lift
• Scuderia Ferrari" shields on fenders
• 20" forged wheels with diamond-polished finish
• AFS (Adaptive frontlight system)
• Alcantara dashboard in Blu Scuro
• Carbon fibre front bumper air intakes
• Carbon fibre front spoiler and aero flaps
• Carbon fibre fuel filler flap
• Carbon fibre door handles
• Carbon fibre lateral sill fins
• Carbon fibre rear aerodynamic flaps
• Embroidered Cavallino emblem on headrest in Rosso
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Rosso brake callipers
• Overmats with embroidered vehicle logo
• Rear parking camera
• Rear pillars with carbon fibre cladding
• Special stitching in Rosso
• 3D Tessuto inserts in Rosso
• Titanium tailpipe tips
• Aluminium tachometer dial face

This example is today offered for sale with just 2,500 miles from new. Accompanied by its original books, this highly specified example presents superbly in Nero Daytona with its signature livery in Grigio Corsa and Argento Nurburgring.