The 458 Speciale Aperta debuted at the 2014 Paris Motor Show as the open-top counterpart to the 458 Speciale. It uses a lightweight retractable hardtop that operates in 14 seconds and occupies less space than a traditional soft-top. The rear window functions independently to reduce cabin turbulence, and the hardtop provides better weather protection, sound insulation, and headroom while also improving high-speed stability.
Although the Aperta adds 772 pounds over the coupe, it matches the Speciale’s 0–62 mph time of 3.0 seconds. Performance differences appear only past 124 mph, where it trails by a few tenths, and in top speed—198.8 mph versus the coupe’s 201.9 mph.
Ferrari built just 499 examples, and its rarity, celebrated handling, and status as the last naturally aspirated V-8 variant have made the 458 Speciale Aperta increasingly desirable. One of these fine examples is currently up for sale on Collecting Cars: a 2015 model finished in Giallo Triplo Strato with a Blu Nart center stripe, blue carbon-fiber accents, and black Cavallino emblems.
The interior is trimmed in Nero Alcantara with Giallo seatbelts and stitching, Cavallino-embroidered headrests, and blue-tinted carbon-fiber inlays. It rides on black 20-inch dual five-spoke wheels paired with Giallo brake calipers, Brembo carbon-ceramic discs, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
The specification includes Adaptive Front Headlights Plus, cruise control, a telemetry kit, track cameras, a front suspension lifter, titanium exhaust tips, rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, carbon-style racing seats, and full exterior and interior carbon packs.
Source: Collecting Cars
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