2013 Ferrari 458 Spider

When Ferrari unveiled the 458 Italia at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, it signaled not just the next step in Maranello’s lineage of V8-powered berlinettas, but a complete rethinking of what a modern mid-engined supercar could be. Replacing the F430, the 458 was more powerful, more agile, and more aerodynamically advanced—drawing heavily from Ferrari’s F1 program and penned with dramatic purpose by Pininfarina under the direction of Donato Coco.

At the heart of the 458 lies the F136 F V8, a naturally aspirated 4.5-liter masterpiece that produces 562 horsepower and revs to an astonishing 9,000 rpm. Mated exclusively to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission developed in collaboration with Getrag, the powertrain delivers seamless, lightning-quick shifts and a soundscape that has since entered the pantheon of automotive legend. The result is a 0–60 mph time of just 3.3 seconds, with handling dynamics honed by magnetorheological dampers, an E-Diff3 electronic differential, and the now-iconic Manettino dial on the steering wheel—each system derived directly from Ferrari’s racing experience.

This 2013 Ferrari 458 Italia is a particularly compelling example, finished in classic Rosso Corsa over Cuoio leather with just 5,600 miles from new. The car’s proportions—its low cowl, sculpted side intakes, and triple-exit exhaust—are unmistakably Ferrari, yet executed with a modern restraint that has helped the 458 age more gracefully than any of its peers. Inside, the minimalist cabin wraps the driver in hand-stitched leather, carbon fiber, and aluminum, with controls grouped tightly around the steering column in pure Formula One tradition.

As one of the last naturally aspirated V8 Ferraris ever built—unencumbered by forced induction or hybrid complexity—the 458 represents the end of an era. It delivers visceral feedback and analog thrills without sacrificing usability, and has already begun its ascent into modern classic status.

Offered with a clean history and full documentation, this low-mileage 2013 example presents an opportunity to acquire what is arguably the most beloved mid-engine Ferrari of the 21st century. Revered for its purity, praised for its performance, and admired for its design, the 458 Italia remains a benchmark—not just for Ferrari, but for every supercar that has followed.