458 Italia - Named Best in Show

The Frankfurt auto show is massive, and this year's event did not let anyone down. The world's automakers gathered and brought along a veritable buffet of new supercars, electric-powered concepts and distinct road cars. AutoWeek editors made the mile-long trek from the front gates of the Frankfurt Messe to the BMW hall several times and have concluded that Ferrari's new 458 Italia deserves our Best in Show award.

It wasn't easy to pick a winner in each of the four categories--that's how good this year's Frankfurt show was. But each of the award winners will be remembered for years to come.

BEST IN SHOW: Ferrari 458 Italia

It is rare when there are more than a few in the race for this coveted title, but that was the case at Frankfurt, when no fewer than eight manufacturers had vehicles in the final. When the scrapping was over, Ferrari's 458 Italia triumphed.

The 458 wears voluptuous, organic shapes tied together with technical and efficient lines. No matter when you see this car in the future--in five years or 50 years from now on a concours lawn--it will always be the one that debuted at Frankfurt in 2009.

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Official 458 Italia Video Released

Ferrari 458 Italia Official Video - Two 458 Italia sports cars challenge each other on the Mugello circuit and in the Tuscan hills, this official video was directed by Alexander Paul!

458 Unveiling - Maranello, Italy

Two members of our staff, joined the worlds Ferrari Dealers in Maranello this past Monday and Tuesday for a World Dealer Meeting and Grand Unveiling of the All-New 458 Italia!

4 Italias were on showcased, one in typical Ferrari Rosso Corsa and the other three in New Ferrari Triple Layer Pearl colors (Yellow, Black, Red). A massive step forward with regard to innovation over its predecessor, the 458 boasts an all new aluminum chassis, all new aluminum body, and an all new 4.5L motor capable of 570 bhp at 9000 rpm. As well as a brand new interior that takes cues from Ferrari's Formula 1 car, with many of the controls moved directly onto the steering wheel itself!

This car is sure to make a splash when the worlds public get to lay eyes on it at this years Frankfort Motor Show which opens Sept 17th.

Fisichella to Replace Badoer

Maranello, 3rd September 2009 - Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro announces that it has appointed Giancarlo Fisichella to drive car number 3 from now to the end of the 2009 season.

“We have chosen Fisichella because we can expect him to make a valuable contribution in this final part of the season,” commented Stefano Domenicali. “Giancarlo has shown, throughout his long career, that he is fast and competitive and we are therefore proud to be able to run an Italian driver in our home race. We wish to thank Luca Badoer for the team spirit he demonstrated in these circumstances: it is a shame he was unable to show his true worth in these last two races, tackled under conditions which anyone would have found difficult.”


As seen at Ferrari.com