Nº 002 / 168 · Ferrari
Sell your Ferrari 458 Speciale directly.
The hardcore, naturally-aspirated version of the 458 Italia, and one of the last high-revving Ferrari V8s before the switch to turbocharging.
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At a glance · Nº 002 / 168
- Marque
- Ferrari
- Model
- 458 Speciale
- Category
- Naturally-aspirated V8 special series
- Territory
- Ferrari Special Series & Flagships
- Years
- Coupe from 2013; Speciale A convertible from 2014.
- Engine
- 4.5-litre naturally-aspirated V8 revving to 9,000rpm.
- First check
- The dual-clutch gearbox's sensor and software history.
Last reviewed 27 October 2026. Cite as: MotorSignet, The Index, Ferrari 458 Speciale, motorsignet.co.uk/cars-we-buy/ferrari-458-speciale.
The entry
The Ferrari 458 Speciale.
Ferrari's special-series treatment of the 458 Italia, with a higher-revving naturally-aspirated V8, reduced weight, and sharper aerodynamics.
It came before the 488 generation, marking the end of Ferrari's naturally-aspirated V8 era.
We review your Ferrari 458 Speciale on the engineering behind it, its own history and its condition, not against a generic pricing model.
What we look for
What we weigh in a Ferrari 458 Speciale.
Every Ferrari 458 Speciale is reviewed on the same four things as any other entry in the Index. Gaps are normal; tell us what you have. Neither a modification nor outstanding finance rules a car out on its own.
- 01
Documented history: service records and provenance for a Ferrari 458 Speciale, however complete.
- 02
Originality and modifications: what has changed, and why.
- 03
Condition, honestly described, including anything outstanding.
- 04
Paperwork and finance still to sort.
The specialist's notes
What we check on a Ferrari 458 Speciale.
The Speciale is a 458 Italia made lighter, sharper and louder, and the review adds the specification and originality questions that come with a special series.
- Generation
- Coupe from 2013, Speciale A convertible from 2014 with the retractable hard top. Both carry the higher-output 4.5-litre V8 revving to 9,000rpm and the recalibrated seven-speed dual-clutch; the weight saving came from forged wheels, thinner glass, a Lexan rear screen, a stripped cabin and a lighter exhaust and intake.
- Specification
- The painted centre stripe, the forged wheel finish (gold, dark grey or black), Sabelt carbon-shell seats, Alcantara, the four-point harnesses, the roll bar, telemetry and whether infotainment and Bluetooth were optioned back in. The launch Speciale A wore triple-layer yellow with a blue and white stripe.
- Service
- The Italia's points carry over: dual-clutch sensor and software history, chain-driven timing, and the life left in the carbon-ceramic discs, which is judged by weighing each disc against the minimum weight stamped on it, not by its thickness. Open recalls are checked by VIN with Ferrari, and we note what warranty or service plan cover, if any, is left.
- History
- Service records, the warranty position and the original specification against the build sheet. Originality of the stripe, wheels and seats matters more here than on the Italia.
- Condition
- Stone damage to the vented bonnet and finned sills, the active front flaps and rear diffuser flaps operating, Alcantara wear, sticky switchgear, Cup 2 tyre age, and on the Speciale A the roof cycling cleanly.
The private route
- ISend the details
- IIReviewed by a specialist
- IIIA direct offer
- IVInspection, payment & collection
The same four stages for every Ferrari 458 Speciale. The full step-by-step.
Footnotes
º1Do you buy the Ferrari 458 Speciale?
Yes. The Ferrari 458 Speciale is on the index of cars we buy directly, filed under Ferrari Special Series & Flagships as entry Nº 002 / 168. Send the registration or the car's details and a specialist reviews it personally.
º2Do you need to see my Ferrari 458 Speciale before making an offer?
Not for the offer itself. A specialist reviews what you tell us about your Ferrari 458 Speciale first. Inspection follows once you accept a direct purchase offer, before anything is finalised.
º3How does selling my Ferrari 458 Speciale to MotorSignet work?
Send the registration or the details of your Ferrari 458 Speciale. A specialist reviews it personally and, if it fits what we buy, makes a direct purchase offer. If you accept, inspection and collection are arranged. Paid in full by bank transfer before your vehicle leaves. We aim to complete within 7 days where checks and paperwork are ready.
º4Does a non-standard exhaust or ECU remap affect things?
Tell us about any modifications up front. It's part of an honest submission and doesn't automatically rule your car out.
º5Do you buy a Ferrari 458 Speciale that has lost its original stripe or wheels?
Yes. We note what differs from the build sheet and whether the original parts were kept, and the review proceeds from the car as it is.
This page describes a type of car we buy and source directly, not a specific example currently held or for sale.
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