Just a few years ago Ferrari was pumping out cars like the 360 or 599, while an amazing driver’s cars they were not the prettiest things on the planet. In fact in the past decade most Ferrari’s have been very striking to look at but not pretty. Ferrari caring more about new technology like electric steering rack units and smart traction control then looks. While an electric rack and pinion is neat, it is looks that really make stunning cars. Well last year all that changed with the release of the 458 Italia, which has to be one of the most beautiful cars that has ever touched tarmac. Now Ferrari has really stepped up their game and released the 458 Spyder to an unsuspecting public.
The 458 Spyder is stunning to behold…not just stunning but fast too, very fast. Ferraris of the early 2000’s fall into the category of “wow a Ferrari …Meh” which is just unacceptable for any supercar builder. Cars like the Testerosa were poster cars, things of beauty and there was not a child in the 80s who didn’t have that poster on their wall. The only thing about the Testerosa is that it was a great poster car but horrid to drive. It worked better as art then a car. There are two types of cars that Ferrari can make a Supercar or a Hypercar. A supercar is stunningly fast and a bit fragile, while a hyper car is all about showing off. A hypercar has the looks but really does not need the speed, while to be called a supercar speed has to be the main concern.
The 458 has combined the 2 most important elements of a supercar and a hypercar, speed and good looks. The Spyder is even more stunning like a supermodel with a degree from MIT, loves sports and beer too. This car has it all, while this car may be the ultimate expression of automotive bliss it only means one thing to the automotive world…someone has to one-up them.
