These are standard specifications for the 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
7 Semi-Automatic Dual-clutch F1
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Mid |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2012 - 2015 |
| Body Designer : | Pininfarina |
| Weight : | 3153 lbs | 1430.177 kg |
| Introduced At : | 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 3.5 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 198 mph | 318.582 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | F142 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4499 cc | 274.5 cu in. | 4.5 L. |
| Power : | 570 HP (419.468 KW) @ 9000 RPM |
| Torque : | 398 Ft-Lbs (540 NM) @ 6000 RPM |
| Compression : | 12.5:1 |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
7 Semi-Automatic Dual-clutch F1
Production Figures
| 458 Spider Production (2012-2015) : | 6,000 |
| 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ferrari North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V833000 |
| Summary | Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari) is recalling certain 2010-2015 458 Italia, 2012-2015 458 Spider, 2014-2015 458 Speciale, 2015 458 Speciale Aperta, 2016-2019 488 GTB, and 488 Spider vehicles. The brake system may leak brake fluid, resulting in a loss of braking ability. |
| Consequence | Loss of braking ability increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap and update the software, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrari customer service at 1-201-816-2668. Ferrari's number for this recall is 78. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
2012 Ferrari 458 Spider FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider?
Q: How fast is the 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider? A: The 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider has a top speed of 198 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider? A: The 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider has a wheelbase size of 104.33 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider? A: The 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider has a length of 178.23 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider? A: The 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider has a width of 76.26 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider? A: The 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider was a Spider.Q: How many 458 Spider were produced? A: Ferrari produced 6,000 examples of the 458 Spider from 2012 to 2015.Q: What engine did the 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider have? A: The engine powering the 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider was a V 8 (4499 cc | 274.5 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 570 HP (419.468 KW) @ 9000 RPM and 398 Ft-Lbs (540 NM) @ 6000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider have? A: The 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider had a 7 speed Semi-Automatic Dual-clutch F1 gearbox.
