The 2012 season - Ferrari Corse Clienti

CHALLENGE
458 Challenge
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and weight
Overall length 178.2 in
Overall width 76.3 in
Height
45.8 in
Wheelbase 104.3 in
Front track 66.6 in
Rear track 63.6 in
Dry weight 2689.6 lb*
Fuel tank capacity 24.8 Imp gal
29.8 US gal
Tyres
Front
Rear
255/650 19”x9”
305/690 19”x11”
With the 458 Challenge, the mid-rear V8 berlinetta derived from the 458 Italia and the fifth model used by Ferrari in its onemake-
racing series, Ferrari puts an exceptional combination of extreme performance, superb fun behind the wheel and unique
driving emotions at the fingertips of its sporting, professional and gentleman-driver owners. With respect to the 458 Italia,
the 458 Challenge’s 4,400 cc GDI V8, which punches out 570 CV at 9,000 rpm, remains strictly in production tune. However,
modifications have been made to the gear ratios and calibration of the F1 dual clutch gearbox to guarantee better torque
delivery at lower revs. This is also the first time that the E-Diff, used aboard the road-going car, has been employed on a trackdedicated
model. Significant progress was also made with regard to weight reduction, both inside and out: the Prancing Horse
technicians lavished particular attention on the thickness of the body panels and high tech materials, making widespread use
of both lightweight carbon-fibre and Lexan. The tuning work also saw the 458 Challenge get a specific suspension set-up with
steel uniball joints, single-rate alloy dampers and 19” centre-nut forged rims. It also sports larger dimension Pirelli slicks and
has a 50 mm lower ride height. The new generation CCM2 brakes are supplied by Brembo and integrated with the evolved ABS
system which debuted on the 599XX laboratory car. Another premiere on a Ferrari track-only car is the F1-Trac, the world’s
most sophisticated traction control system. Developed in-house by the Prancing Horse, it continually monitors grip levels for
maximum high-performance road-holding. Two specific track-biased calibrations have been developed with control strategies
and logics derived from Ferrari’s extensive F1 and GT racing experience. Both are fully integrated with the E-Diff to boost
performance to the maximum both into and out of corners. The ABS/EBD, E-Diff and F1-Trac settings are all now controlled
from the steering wheel-mounted manettino, the first time this solution has been used on a Ferrari Challenge model. The driver
has a choice of three configurations: OFF position (traction control deactivated) or Position 1 and Position 2 which offer
progressively greater levels of intervention and can be selected to suit track grip conditions. The 458 Challenge also generates
an extraordinary 1.6 G of lateral grip, a fundamental factor in high performance driving.
Brakes
Front
Rear
15.7 x 1.5 in
15 x 1.34 in
Engine
Type V8 - 90°
Bore/stroke 3.7 x 3.2 in
Total displacement 274.5 cu in
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Maximum power 570 CV**
at 9000 rpm
Maximum torque 540 Nm
at 6000 rpm
* With drivers’ side Racing seat and asymmetric
roll cage
** Includes 5 CV from ram-effect
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