Ferrari 458 Challenge 2011

Ferrari 458 Challenge 2011 front side top view

The 458 Challenge has its world premiere debut at Maranello at the annual dealer meeting, a traditional event, which consists of representatives of the international distribution network Ferraris.
The new Berlinetta, the F430 Challenge will be used in the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli his flank in the 2011 season, the fifth model of Ferrari in his Make-A-League next year, a new Asia-Pacific Series to be extended.

Coming just months after the Frankfurt Motor Show unveiling of the 458 Italia, which it is based is, the 458 Challenge some important changes adjusted for competition.
Direct injection 4497 cc V8 remains strictly follow the production, min with an output of 570 hp at 9,000 rpm. That is, to ensure changes to the gear ratio and the calibration of the dual-F1 gearbox more torque at low speeds. The 458 Challenge is also working with the E-Diff electronic differential lock already on the road-going version, equipped a first for the track only cars from Ferrari.
Important work has been cut in the cars weight gone. This focused on both the interior and exterior with Ferrari engineers primarily on reducing the thickness of the body parts and the use of lightweight materials like carbon fiber and Lexan.
The new 458 Challenge has also reduced a special suspension setup with a solid aluminum cans, stiffer springs, dampers, single-rate, medium-nut 19 “Racing wheels, Pirelli slicks and a larger scale height of about 30 mm. It is also Equipped with the new generation of Brembo brakes, which debuted on the CCM2 599XX, Ferrari extreme laboratory of the car, and is associated with an ABS system in two configurations – low grip and high performance for dry surfaces.
Another first for a Ferrari Challenge model is the adoption of the F1-Trac traction control, the most modern of its kind in-house by Ferrari, the F1-Trac system is developed, monitored continuously for maximum grip, high-performance handling. Two specific length calibrations biased – wet and dry – were developed for this application, obtained with the control logic and strategies from the extensive experience of Ferrari racing in Formula 1 and GT championships. The F1-Trac is completely integrated with the E-Diff, to ensure maximum acceleration in turns.
The ABS is required, F1-Trac and E-Diff calibration settings are selected by the manettino on the steering wheel, the first time that this solution developed by a model for the Ferrari Challenge series intended. The driver can choose either dry or wet from the configurations. In an excellent grip conditions, it is also possible to choose CT OFF de-activate the F1-Trac traction control.
During the intensive training involved with honey in the 458 Challenge for the title, the engineers also managed to get the cars to improve lap at Fiorano, by two seconds over his predecessor, creating a new record high of only 1’16 .5 “. Equally impressive is the amount of lateral grip generated new car – to 1.6 g.
With the new 458 Challenge, Ferrari offers its customers more sporting – and working men’s driver – a car that is extremely sensitive, with great performance and excellent handling. The mid-back Berlinetta Ferrari V8 is a challenge for the participants to fully enjoy the exciting cut and thrust of the race weekends at the world’s leading parties and the passion that is always an integral part of the Ferrari has to make a championship.