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Ferrari 458 in Black

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Written by Michael Fordham

These are the first pictures we’ve seen of Ferrari’s new glamour-puss in stealth mode.

The monochrome brings out the chiselled angles of the stunning Pininfarina design. From the rear the purposeful stance of the car is accentuated by the acreage of carbon fibre – and the Rosso slash of the engine and the subtle light brown leather of the interior is picked out nicely against the black too.

With prices starting at £169,545, Ferrari North Europe are said to be inundated with pre-orders for the replacement for the F430. Time to start saving.

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