Paris 2014: Ferrari 458 Speciale A Unveiled

by Cameron Aubernon

October 2nd, 2014 5:30 PM

paris 2014 ferrari 458 speciale a unveiled

Prefer your Ferrari 458 Speciale to allow the wind to rush through your hair? Then the 458 Speciale A is for you.

Behind your head is the same naturally aspirated V8 as the closed-cockpit model, delivering 605 stallions and 398 lb-ft of torque tightly controlled by the Speciale’s SCC traction control system.

Over your head is an aluminum roof that folds away when not needed, adding only 110 pounds to the total curb weight of 3,310 pounds. Ferrari claims this won’t affect the convertible’s nil to 60 run of 3 seconds, adding the Speciale A is the automaker’s most aero-advanced convertible ever.

Like the Speciale, the Speciale A is track-ready, from the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 tires, to the Formula One-inspired gear awaiting the driver inside.

Alas, should you desire this one, only 499 will be assembled. Of course, if you’re on the list, you more than likely already got yours.

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Stumpaster on Oct 02, 2014

soo hot until you see the prancing horse on the intake fin. still what an interior!

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S2k Chris on Oct 03, 2014

If only this edition would cause the 'regular' 458 Spyder to plummet in price to, say, $25k or so, it would make the day of us humble enthusiasts who would be plenty satisfied with the plebian version.

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