Ferrari Releases New Photos Of 458 Challenge Test Session At Vallelunga

Ferrari has just released new photos of the 458 Challenge during its test session at the Vallelunga race circuit.

Factory test drivers Maurizio Mediani and Jaime Melo were on hand to provide feedback on the 458 Challenge, and predictably, both seem impressed with the car’s capabilities.

Mediani described his drive as “very quick and extremely good fun,” while his counterpart commented, “I am sure that Prancing Horse competition owners will be very pleased with the car.”

Using the standard roadgoing 458 Italia as a base, Ferrari created the Challenge version by increasing output of the 4.5L V8 to 570bhp, cutting weight via thinner and lighter body panels, adding a race-specific suspension setup, fitting 19″ BBS wheels with Pirelli racing slicks, installing a set of carbon ceramic Brembo brakes and more.

So equipped, Ferrari claims the 458 Challenge can lap Fiorano over two seconds per lap quicker than its predecessor, the F430 Challenge, while achieving a maximum of 1.6g’s worth of lateral acceleration.

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