Ferrari is a marque that has contributed to the rise of V8 engines in the automotive industry. V8 engines are popular with luxury car makers like Ferrari because of the 360 degree experience that they give drivers. There is nothing like hearing a V8 engine – it sounds completely unique, fresh and crisp. Ferrari has two cars that it has added V8 engines to yet they both have completely different personalities.
The Ferrari 458 Italia fits the identity of this Ferrari car that it has the country of the marque stamped on it. It is a patriotic example of Italy’s beautiful design credentials as seen by the body of the car. However, the real showstopping feature of the 458 Italia is the V8 engine. This engine has the ability to fill up with 4.5 litres of fuel. This engine makes the dual clutch transmission system even smoother to drive because they both work in tandem to assure a sleek driving performance. Automotive enthusiasts will be pleased to know that this dual clutch transmission can also be found in the SLS AMG super car by Mercedes-Benz. This engine is clearly in the big leagues of the super car world which makes it a top option for super car enthusiasts to drive.
The Ferrari 360 is a good example of how the marque wants to innovate based on a V8 platform. Ferrari searched deep in its DNA to find ideas that would make this car stand out. Their success is obvious when you look at how the car was made. The V8 engine had a litre capacity of 3.6 litres which definitely raised its popularity when the car was released. This Ferrari is clearly for people who love speed yet don’t want to sacrifice style for any reason. Ferrari’s passion for what the V8 engine can do is clear in this Ferrari model.
V8 engines are not the flavour for the month for the Italian super car manufacturer. They are a constant feature of what the company is trying to achieve. Ferrari recognised what V8s can do and it’s clear that they are favourites with consumers as well which is why Ferrari continues to use V8 engines. The spark is evident in the success of models like the 458 Italia and the 360. Check out our very own Ferrari 458 to get a real feel for this super car.