FERRARI CHALLENGE SERIES
Ferrari 458 Challenge
In 2011, the Ferrari Challenge Series will see a change to its car of choice for the international race series. Since 2006, the single-make series has featured the Ferrari F458 challenge car. For 2011, drivers and fans are treated to the newly-released Ferrari 458.
The Ferrari 458 Challenge Series is specifically designed for Ferrari owners and gentlemen drivers who are looking to hone their skills in production-based, purpose-built Ferrari racers in a competitive yet friendly environment. Cars used in the Ferrari Challenge retain the same overall appearance and engine as road-going Ferraris, while incorporating a number of significant track-oriented modifications and a host of new features not previously seen in Challenge cars.
| Specifications for Ferrari 458 Challenge | |||
| Engine: | 4497 cc V8, 570 hp at 9,000 rpm. | ||
| Wheels: | Center-nut 19 inch racing rims that use "larger dimension" Pirelli slicks. | ||
| Transmission: | Dual clutch F1 Gearbox | ||
| Suspension: | Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar | ||
| Brake System: | Brembo CCM2 brakes (carbon ceramic) | ||
| Powertrain: | Ferrari E-Diff electronic differential | ||