We’ve never found contemporary Ferraris 100 percent aesthetically appealing, but when dealing with something like the 458 Speciale, we can’t help but appreciate the aerodynamic work Maranello’s engineers have done. We sampled this during our 458 Speciale review, but we obviously didn’t take the time to... strip the rear end in order to install a custom exhaust and see what happens.
Now you know the reason for which we returned to the matter - we are now bringing you a gallery that shows the striptease an example of the track-friendly 458 had to perform in order to gain an exhaust system from Taiwan-based company Fi Exhaust.
Seeing more of the 458 Speciale’s engine compartment will always bring joy, since this packs a V8 that has plenty of assets to talk about. First of all, this engine holds a world record and a cool one at that - packing 605 hp, the 4,496 cc V8 at the center of the Speciale has the greatest specific power output (naturally aspirated) the street car world has ever seen.
Moreover, it also makes for the final NA V8 in the Prancing Horse’s line-up, as all future vee eights will be twin-turbocharged.
Mind you, opting for what the tuner calls a full system will also remove your catalytic converter, which is not exactly street legal. Still, we’re waiting for the first videos to be released in order to see how this 9,000 rpm V8 sounds.
Seeing more of the 458 Speciale’s engine compartment will always bring joy, since this packs a V8 that has plenty of assets to talk about. First of all, this engine holds a world record and a cool one at that - packing 605 hp, the 4,496 cc V8 at the center of the Speciale has the greatest specific power output (naturally aspirated) the street car world has ever seen.
Moreover, it also makes for the final NA V8 in the Prancing Horse’s line-up, as all future vee eights will be twin-turbocharged.
The aftermarket side of the story
Returning to the Fi Exhaust job, you can select between five levels of aural enjoyment, as the system includes active valves that can be controlled by the driver. The system tips the scales at 20.95 kg (46 lbs), which makes it almost 3 kg (6.6 lbs) lighter than the stock hardware.Mind you, opting for what the tuner calls a full system will also remove your catalytic converter, which is not exactly street legal. Still, we’re waiting for the first videos to be released in order to see how this 9,000 rpm V8 sounds.