I believe that this is the only Tour de France blue with charcoal alcantara Speciale in the world. Bought at Rosso Corsa Milano and always remained in Italy. Understated without the stripe and more prized by true collectors.

Steering response time of 0.060 seconds and lateral acceleration of 1.33g were the highest ever achieved for a Ferrari production car. The V8 is the most powerful that Ferrari ever built, with the highest compression ratio (14:1) and the last naturally aspirated V8 that they built, with a specific power output of 135CV (hp)/L.

Gear shifts up are 20% faster and gear shifts down are 44% faster than a normal 458 Italia. Weight is down almost 100kg giving it a power to weight ratio of 2.13kg/CV (hp).

The brakes and central control tunnel are the same as they put on the La Ferrari, now a $3MM car. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires are reknowned as the best. You get to 100km/h in 3 seconds and 200km/h in 9 seconds.

Super-tuned hardcore derivative of the 458 Italia and doing what the 430 Scuderia did for the F430 - considered as one of the finest models in its class.

Active aerodynamics at the front, steeper spoiler and a diffuser with three flaps that cause drag, slamming shut again when you need your downforce in the corners. Journalists highlight an impressive practicality with the Speciale, as despite the wealth of racing aspects, it still offers a sizeable 230litre boot!

Moving inside the car, you will find a cockpit which will make any driver feel like they are lining up for the Le Mans 24 Hour, with carbon fibre and alcantara trim. The upholstery is to a standard you would expect from a Ferrari, a slick design which incorporates a cleverly considered dashboard as well as a host of LCD displays but stripped out as you would expect for this hardcore variant.

Pressing the steering wheel mounted start button will ignite the roaring 4.5L naturally aspirated V8. It has been tuned to perfection, with shorter inlet tracks, lighter pistons, a new crankshaft, higher valve lift and raising the 597bhp engine to max out at 9000rpm. The resulting noise has been acclaimed as one of the finest sounds you’ve heard. The seven-speed twin-clutch transmission has been tuned to offer insanely responsive commands from the gearshift paddles which glide out from behind the steering wheel.

Journalists across the board have praised the outstanding handling offered in the 458 Speciale, an aspect which you will soon realise after getting over the heavenly V8-inpsired symphony. Ferrari combined high-end aerodynamics, tweaks to the adapted dampers and bespoke tyres from Michelin. The result is an insane cocktail that will see drivers generating as much 1.33g through the hard corners. Reviews describe the steering as razor-sharp and direct, letting the driver guide the car with laser-guided accuracy – another of the catalogue of compliments the Speciale has received. Despite the great words on handling, Ferrari’s innovative Side Slip Angle Control systems still allow people to kick the back out slightly before the stability control takes over.

With 5-Star reviews from Evo, Autocar, Auto Express and Car Magazine it’s clear that the 458 Speciale is one of the best performance cars ever built. Ferrari call it the fastest, most advanced, but also the most fun to drive mid-engined V8 sports car they’ve ever created; it’s clear that with the host of reviews these claims are completely justified.

As with all Ferrari special series, the 458 Speciale boasts an array of advanced technical solutions that make it a completely unique model