2012 Ferrari 458

Make

Ferrari

Model

458

Year

2012

Listed price

$499,000

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona

Transmission

7-Speed Double Clutch

Mileage

9,780 miles

The Ferrari 458 Italia, unveiled in 2009, marked a significant evolution in Maranello's mid-engine V8 lineage, replacing the revered F430. Its Pininfarina-penned lines were both beautiful and aerodynamically advanced, achieving 309 lbs of downforce at 124 mph without resorting to active aero. Power came from a screaming 4.5-liter naturally aspirated V8, the last of its kind in a mainstream Ferrari, which produced a staggering 562 horsepower and revved to an intoxicating 9,000 rpm. This engine, combined with a quick-shifting 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, propelled the 458 to 60 mph in under 3.4 seconds and a top speed exceeding 200 mph, earning it numerous "Car of the Year" accolades. The 458 Spider, introduced in 2011, brought open-top exhilaration with an innovative folding hardtop that retracted in just 14 seconds, offering the best of both coupe and convertible worlds. This 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider exemplifies the model's brilliance, showcasing just 9,780 miles on its odometer. Its 4.5L naturally aspirated V8 engine, paired with the crisp 7-speed double-clutch transmission, promises an unfiltered, visceral driving experience that modern turbocharged cars struggle to replicate. As a convertible, it allows its next owner to fully immerse themselves in the operatic exhaust note of that incredible V8. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a low-mileage example of a truly iconic modern Ferrari.