Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Ferrari 458 Italia Manettino, Launch Control and Interior #DreamCars





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Ferrari 458 Italia Manettino, Launch Control and Interior

The 458 Italia is equipped with a racing manettino switch leading toward more sporting set ups and giving the driver a wider selection of electronic controls parameters. The ICE setting saw in the F430 has been removed, while the CT setting has been added in order to deactivate the traction control and at the same time maintain the stability control. There are five different manettino positions and conditions: Low Grip, Sport, Race, CT and CTS. Low Grip setting provides maximum grip under all driving conditions, and it is particularly suited for low grip surfaces. The emphasis is on comfort and stability without compromising the handling. Sport is the best setting for day to day driving and guarantees great safety under good grip. Race is particularly suitable for track driving providing maximum performance and stability in optimal grip situations. CT helps the driver improving his driving skills in safety, by keeping active the stability control. It allows over-steer right to the edge of the car’s limits and guarantees enhanced driving pleasure and fun behind the wheel, particularly on the track. Under CTS setting, both stability and traction control systems are deactivated, giving the driver maximum freedom and control on the track. No electronic systems intervene on the vehicle stability with the exception of E-diff3 and ABS.

On the 458 Italia, the driver can decouple the suspension damping from the electronic configuration selected on the manettino. The suspension decoupling button offers improved filtering of uneven road surfaces in order to improve performance and handling on uneven broken surfaces, such as the ones at the Nuremburg ring race track.

The launch control button is instead designed to offer the best possible acceleration from standstill. It delivers the maximum possible torque to the ground and prevents wheel spin as the car accelerates away. Its activation is indicated in the instrument panel. To start using the Launch control, the manettino must be selected on race, CT or CTS setting. With the car still at standstill, the driver then needs to put the gearbox in manual, selects first gear, pushes the launch control, presses the accelerator pedal and then releases the brake pedal.

The stylistic interior choices developed by Ferrari Centro Stile reflect a functional, ergonomic cockpit design. The driver is set in the center of a streamlined and intuitive layout, which is very much in line with the marquee’s signature styling cues.
As every new Ferrari, the Ferrari 458 Italia has a unique design approach and technology innovations to achieve indisputable performance and driving experience.



7 comments:

  1. Funny how my husband react every time he sees a Ferrari. "Sweety please buy me one...", I'll reply - I'll have you the sticker, go get the rest hehehe!

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  2. I think I better ask hubby again to check this out. he loves cars (especially ferraris) and he would appreciate this, I think :D

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  3. I love Ferrari but dang, too expensive.

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  4. These are pretty hot cars... Wish I could have one.

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  5. I was in awe one rainy afternoon when a ferrari passed by me. I wish I could get one (sigh)

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  6. Fuel namin nagkakarga dyan..hehehe..proud eh no. We had Ferrari stuff given by the company from calendar to key chain to shirt to jacket..but i am not fond of cars...

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  7. This is my dream car! Take me for a ride.

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