Model Variant:
458 Italia (F142) coupe
Production Years Covered:
2010-2012 (2011 model year focus)
Document Type:
Workshop, Electrical and Body Repair manual
Vehicle Type:
Mid-engine rear-drive V8 sports car
Target Audience:
Ferrari specialist technicians, independent workshops, and owner-technicians performing their own service and body repair
Market Segment:
High-performance mid-engine V8 supercar
Engine:
4.5L naturally aspirated V8, 570 hp at 9,000 rpm
Electrical Architecture:
Multiplexed CAN network with body computer control
Advantage:
Factory-level documentation for body structure, panel alignment, and electrical diagnostics not available in generic repair databases
Manual Type:
Factory workshop, electrical and body repair manual
Coverage Areas:
Mechanical workshop procedures, electrical diagnostics and wiring, body panel repair and adjustment
Delivery Method:
Instant digital download
Page Count:
N/A - multi-volume factory document set
Engine:
4.5L V8 (F136) mechanical, timing, lubrication, cooling
Transmission:
7-speed dual-clutch gearbox service and adjustment
Suspension:
Front and rear double-wishbone suspension, dampers
Brakes:
Carbon-ceramic brake system, Brembo, ABS/ESP
Steering:
Hydraulic power steering system
Body Structure:
Aluminum spaceframe, panel replacement and alignment
HVAC:
Climate control system diagnostics and component service
SRS:
Airbag and seat belt pretensioner systems
Wiring Diagrams:
Complete circuit diagrams for body, engine, and chassis systems
Body Computer:
Control unit locations, pinouts, and diagnostics
Instrument Cluster:
Display and warning system diagnostics
Connectors:
Connector views, pin assignments, and locations
Networks:
CAN bus topology and fault-finding procedures
Diagnostics:
Fault code retrieval, troubleshooting charts, and system tests
Removal & Installation:
Step-by-step component R&I with torque specifications
Body Repair:
Panel adjustment, bonding, and structural repair guidance
Electrical Testing:
Voltage, resistance, and signal testing procedures
Specifications:
Torque values, fluid capacities, and adjustment data
Technical Depth:
Factory workshop level, intended for trained technicians
Parts Information:
Component part references within procedures; not a full parts catalog
Special Tools:
Ferrari special tool references where required
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Configuration:
4.5L naturally aspirated V8, 90-degree
Power:
570 hp (419 kW) at 9,000 rpm
Torque:
398 lb-ft (540 Nm) at 6,000 rpm
Fuel Delivery:
Direct injection, high-pressure
Compression Ratio:
12.9:1
Fuel Requirement:
Premium unleaded
Standard Transmission:
7-speed dual-clutch (Getrag), paddle-shift
Optional Transmission:
N/A - single transmission, no manual option offered
Drive Type:
Rear-wheel drive
Features:
Sequential paddle shift, E-Diff electronic differential, multi-plate wet clutch
Crash Test Information:
N/A - Ferraris not typically rated by NHTSA or IIHS
Active & Passive Features
ABS / ESP:
Bosch ABS, EBD, ESP with racing-inspired logic
Traction Control:
F1-Trac integrated traction control
Airbags:
Dual front airbags, side airbags
Seat Belts:
Pretensioners and load limiters
Tire Pressure Monitoring:
Direct TPMS
Audio System:
Premium audio with Bluetooth connectivity and optional navigation
Display:
Multi-function steering wheel-mounted display with hard-drive navigation
Suspension:
Magnetorheological (SCM) adaptive dampers
Launch Control:
Race mode with launch control function
E-Diff:
Electronic rear differential integrated with F1-Trac
Standard Service:
Annual or 12,500 miles (20,000 km), whichever comes first
Belt-Free Valvetrain:
Chain-driven valvetrain; no scheduled cam belt replacement
Engine Oil:
Full synthetic meeting Ferrari specification; capacity approx. 12.7 liters
Transmission Fluid:
Dual-clutch specific fluid per Ferrari specification
Brake Fluid:
DOT 4, replace per schedule
Known Issues / Common Wear
Common Issue:
Early 458 models subject to 2010 wheel-arch adhesive recall; verify completion
Wear Items:
Brake pads and carbon-ceramic discs, tires, and clutch pack life vary with usage
International Engine of the Year:
4.5L V8 won International Performance Engine of the Year 2011
BBC Top Gear:
Top Gear Magazine Car of the Year 2009
Critics' Acclaim:
Widely praised as one of the finest naturally aspirated V8 sports cars of its era
