Ferrari 458 Challenge Unleashed

Ferrari has unleashed the new 458 Challenge which is basically a 458 Italia with a modded 'F1-Trac' traction control system with settings for wet / dry condition ,dual-clutch F1 gearbox and 'E-Diff' electronic differential. Other things include new decals all over the car ,19-inch cocooned by Pirelli tires, The same high performance Brembo CCM2 brakes from the 599x and new race suspension. The 458 has also been through a through diet and lost the thickness of the bodyshell panels and lightweight materials such as carbon-fibre and Lexan have given a helping hand. Power comes from a 4497 cc V8 engine that makes 562 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. 0-100 sprint times are not out yet but Ferrari says this new car is 2 seconds faster than the F430 Challenge at Fiorano.