New 458 Speciale

[Lancerlot]

Went to the launch of the latest 458 Speciale in Swindon this week.

It was cracking evening and a great car. Lot of 458's on sale there!

Regards.

[APOLO1]

mmm looks like slow take up only 11 stage 1, deposits at one dealer that has a big V8 following....

[Lancerlot]

Possible discount available then?

Regards.

[APOLO1]

lol......no just a big drop very fast.....

[sone]

How much are they?.

[KenC]

sone said:

How much are they?.

I heard £208k.

[johnnyreggae]

Lancerlot said:

Possible discount available then? Regards.

tony h said:

interestingly, there are still early build slots available inc a factory trip. 2 slots were mentioned at egham launch

So at least a factory trip but probably not much more

[col68]

APOLO1 said:

mmm looks like slow take up only 11 stage 1, deposits at one dealer that has a big V8 following....

4 deposits down here.

[sone]

I'd doubt they'll be thinking of discounts yet, they'll want the media all over it to hype it up .
So if it 208k ish it would be interesting to see how much it is fully specced. What with sat nav carbon this carbon that its going to be 250 I'd have guessed.

[KenC]

Full interior carbon is standard, including the LED wheel which was optional on the Scuderia. Usual engine parts are standard but the side covers are not.

Externally you can add carbon wheel caps, side sills & fins.

I think that's about it so far as C/f is concerned.

[APOLO1]

250k with a decent spec. The only problem with the SP, is the car from Woking will make it look like not even worth bothering. There is only room for one market leader in this sector...and it ant the 458SP....every now then a car comes along that is a complete game changer....Its on its way

[mrdemon]

Ferrari always have a following , they will all sell out.

No such thing as a gamer changer unless it is a hover car like Star Wars.

[APOLO1]

I would not all 100 or so deposits a sell out....How about a car that is better looking than say a LP700, and is only out-perofrmed in performance by the top 3...ie, Laf, 918, and P1

Edited by APOLO1 on Sunday 20th October 12:19

[mrdemon]

Buying a car is not about out right performance, if you want the best ferrari and have not got la ferrari money this car is it.

It' s a awesome machine.

If you want a Ferrari nothing that Woking bring out will cure that desire.

[APOLO1]

we agree......although you should not confuse this car with a Scud.....

[GALLARDOGUY]

APOLO1 said:

I would not all 100 or so deposits a sell out....How about a car that is better looking than say a LP700, and is only out-perofrmed in performance by the top 3...ie, Laf, 918, and P1

Edited by APOLO1 on Sunday 20th October 12:19

You say a lot on this subject and the 12C face lift, without actually saying anything at all.

[APOLO1]

GALLARDOGUY said:

You say a lot on this subject and the 12C face lift, without actually saying anything at all.

Who said face lift..

[GALLARDOGUY]

You.

APOLO1 said:

This was the 1st attempt. The face lift will be the bench mark..

MP4 thread.

[APOLO1]

GALLARDOGUY said:

MP4 thread.

Sorry the next car is not the face lift...The face lift is end of next year..

[GALLARDOGUY]

So the next car is a 12C 'plus' to take on the speciale, and it will be a game changer?

In what way? Please elaborate.