Ferrari 458 Italia

Boasting a 0-60mph time of 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 203mph, Ferrari’s new 458 Italia is the fastest V8 road car it’s ever built. The replacement for the 430 was always going to have big shoes to fill, but with 570bhp and gorgeous looks it’s hard to see Ferrari putting a foot wrong.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels, and controlled using Ferrari's "e-diff" limited slip differential and adjustable F1-Trac traction control system. Backed by lightweight carbon ceramic brakes, the car takes its inspiration from Ferrari F1 racers.

But it's not just the mechanicals that are inspired by motorsport. At the rear of the car you'll find the distinctive three-tailpipe arrangement, first seen in our spyshots. According to insiders, the exhaust note has been modelled on the firm's F1 car - sounding every bit as high-pitched.

Not content with creating the fastest V8 Ferrari ever, it also wanted the 458 to be the most eco-friendly, too which is why its infused with exotic, lightweight materials to keep speed up and emissions down.