Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am breaks cover

The 458 Italia Grand Am was given its track baptism today at the Fiorano circuit. The car has been developed in conjunction with Michelotto Automobili, based on the GT3 version of the V8 Ferrari berlinetta, with the aim of racing in the famous North American series.

The 458 Grand Am is built to match the American regulations and is therefore different to the European car, especially in that it develops 500 horsepower and has less efficient aerodynamics than the GT version. It is also fitted with a 48 mm restrictor and maximum revs are 8000.

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mclaren428 - 7/21/2011 11:09:02 AM

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Wow, amazing. The 456 is one of the best looking cars out there.

HSCenterconsole - 7/21/2011 11:34:11 AM

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The 456 was a 2+2 front engined V12. This is the V8 mid-engined 458.

Would love to spend some time on a track in this beauty.

supermoto - 7/21/2011 11:34:31 AM

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The 458 doesn't look bad either. Actually I think the 458 looks great from some angles but horrible from others. I'd take a 599 any day of the week over a 458.