The Ferrari 458 Speciale builds upon the performance of the 458 Italia with its more powerful engine, reworked transmission, brakes, and suspension setup. Despite its high-revving nature, the V-8 provides plenty of power across the rev range while the revised brakes and chassis made it a better track car without sacrificing ride comfort on the streets. Its dual-clutch automatic shifts faster while the magnetic suspension improves the car's ride and handling.
Since the 458 Speciale focuses on performance, the car doesn't have carpeting, armrests, and storage spaces.