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02-09-2016, 08:18 AM | #3 |
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02-09-2016, 09:34 AM | #5 |
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Didn't the M5, when it first came out in the press, have some minor tweak or tune for more hp. I had that "press tune" installed and my car was indeed faster than the OEM version and it was OBDII.
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02-09-2016, 10:14 AM | #6 |
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Dave, It's not impossible for many reasons... maybe 458 italia has a minor tune or race gas?
on the other hand especiale is just 200 lb lighter and has about 20-30 more power and basically at about 600 hp, it's a little tricky if driver does not have enough skill to control the car the way that a light car can put that power down correctly. meanwhile, how do you know if the driver of italia weighs just 160 lb while the especiale has a fat driver and a fat passenger for total of +400 lb to offset the weight and power difference?? ... BTW, I weigh 200 lb ... just saying LOL
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02-09-2016, 12:29 PM | #7 |
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Chris Harris wrote an article about Ferrari long time ago, I think it may be connected
http://jalopnik.com/5760248/how-ferrari-spins |
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02-09-2016, 05:51 PM | #8 |
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That can't be real. Speciale has more down force, so the extra horses are likely negated to some extent. No way a stock Italia pulls on the Speciale.
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02-09-2016, 06:26 PM | #9 |
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I concur having owned a slightly modded 458 and driven a Speciale. I saw this vid a while back; its suspect as to whats in the 458. Peak hp gives a slight advantage to the Speciale along with weight but I also think the 4k to 8k rpm range has a bigger gap in gains for the S.
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Yes, the drive very much so (it was a while back) and I would love to own one and mod the exhaust. The car is so light feeling and the steering and throttle/engine response amazing. I did feel more comfortable pushing the car than I did with my 458.
I did agree with you-- that the sound is lighter than I expected but then I had a catless Capristo on my 458 which was almost obnoxious (in a good way).
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