The Ferrari 458 Challenge Maranello world premiere debut at the annual meeting of distributors, a traditional event that brings together representatives of international Ferrari sales network.
New Berlin, which flank the F430 Challenge, Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli in the 2011 season, is the fifth model used by Ferrari in one-make championship that first year, be extended to the new Asia-Pacific series.
Coming a few months after the 2010 Frankfurt Motor Show unveils Ferrari 458 in Italy, which is based, Ferrari 458 Challenge, introduces some significant changes to adapt it for competition.
Coming a few months after the 2010 Frankfurt Motor Show unveils Ferrari 458 in Italy, which is based, Ferrari 458 Challenge, introduces some significant changes to adapt it for competition.
4497 cc direct-injection V8 is kept strictly in production with an output of 570 hp at 9000 rpm. However, changes were made in the calibration of gear ratios and the F1 gearbox with double clutch to ensure more low-end torque. The Ferrari 458 Challenge is also equipped with the E-Diff electronic differential and is used in the street version still on track the first time in Ferrari cars only.
An important work has also gone on the weight of the cup car. It focused on the outside and inside the Ferrari engineers focusing in particular on reducing the thickness of the body panels and the use of lightweight materials like carbon fiber and Lexan.
An important work has also gone on the weight of the cup car. It focused on the outside and inside the Ferrari engineers focusing in particular on reducing the thickness of the body panels and the use of lightweight materials like carbon fiber and Lexan.
his new Ferrari 458 Challenge also has a special suspension set up with solid aluminum bushings, stiffer springs, shock absorbers single rate, central nut 19 "racing wheels, Pirelli slicks and a larger size ride height lowered by 30mm all around. It is also equipped with Brembo brakes CCM2 new generation, which began at the Ferrari cars is 599XX extreme testing ground and integrated with the ABS system that contains two configurations - low grip and high performance for dry surfaces.
Another first for a model of Ferrari Challenge is the adoption of system F1-Trac traction control, the most advanced of its kind. Developed internally by Ferrari, the F1-Trac system monitors the level of grip for maximum high performance grip. Two track-biased specific calibrations - wet and dry - was developed for this purpose and that the control logic and strategies derived from Ferrari's experience in F1 and GT championships wide. F1-Trac is integrated with the E-Diff to ensure maximum acceleration out of corners.
The need ABS, F1-Trac and the calibration parameters selected via E-Diff manettino on the steering wheel, the first time this solution was adopted on a model developed for the Ferrari Challenge Series. The driver can choose to either dry or wet configurations. Under conditions of high adhesion, it is also possible to select CT OFF to deactivate the F1-Trac traction.
In the strong development of the sessions with Ferrari 458 Challenge, running on the track, engineers were able to improve the car Fiorano lap time was two seconds from its predecessor, the new record only 1'16 .5 "Equally impressive is the amount of lateral grip creates a new car. - Up to 1.6G
The new 458 Challenge, Ferrari has offered a sportier clients - professionals and among the gentlemen drivers - car, which is very sensitive, high performance and handling. This is the middle of the back of the V8 engine of Berlin with the Ferrari Challenge, participants will enjoy a comprehensive and exciting cutting thrust race weekend, the world's leading circuits and a passion that has always been an integral part Ferrari's one-make championship.
