Ferrari 458 Italia Stage 3
Ferrari 458 Italia Stage 3 (Super Street)
The Ferrari 458 Italia Stage 3 is a heavily upgraded version of Ferrari’s mid-engine V8 supercar, built from the already superb 458 Italia and tuned into a sharper, louder, more aggressive street weapon. With its naturally aspirated 4.5L V8 and extensive performance modifications, it delivers the kind of response and excitement that made the original car an instant modern classic.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 4.5L naturally aspirated 90° V8, mid-mounted, longitudinal
Total Output: ~560 hp
Redline: ~9,000 rpm
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Weight: ~1,380 kg
Dimensions: 4,527 mm long × 1,937 mm wide × 1,213 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,650 mm
Tires: Performance street tires on lightweight alloy wheels
Brakes: Carbon-ceramic discs with multi-piston calipers
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The 458 Italia Stage 3 is a responsive, high-revving street car with serious bite that feels instantly familiar but much more urgent than the standard road car. It keeps the 458’s trademark balance and natural steering feel, but the added power and sharper tuning make it a far more animated machine on corner exit. It’s approachable at speed, yet still rewards smooth inputs and commitment.
Engine & Sound: The screaming атмосферic V8 is the star of the show, with razor-sharp throttle response and a spine-tingling top-end rush as it climbs toward redline. The soundtrack is exotic and mechanical, with a hard-edged induction note and a classic Ferrari wail that gets more intense the harder you push it.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Excellent front-end response and crisp rotation, with a playful rear when trail braking or lifting mid-corner.
Traction: Strong overall grip, but the rear tires can be overwhelmed if you apply power too aggressively out of slow corners.
Braking: Strong, confidence-inspiring stopping power with good pedal feel.
Top Speed: Very quick in a straight line, especially once the V8 is fully on song.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a precision tool. Keep the car balanced on entry, roll into throttle smoothly, and let the chassis do the work. It shines on fast flowing roads and technical circuits where momentum matters.
Livery & Aesthetics: The 458 Italia is one of Ferrari’s most beautiful shapes, and the Stage 3 treatment only amplifies the aggression. The sculpted bodywork, low stance, and purposeful aero details make it look every bit as quick as it feels in the sim.
Whether you’re carving up street circuits or chasing lap times on favorite technical tracks, the Ferrari 458 Italia Stage 3 delivers that classic Ferrari mix of beauty, noise, and precision with an extra dose of attitude.