Ferrari 458 Spider confirmed

By Jack Rix

29th September 2009

Ferrari is opening up about its future plans! Prancing horse chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo has confirmed that a convertible version of the already stunning 458 Italia is on the way.

The news doesn't come as a huge surprise, considering Spider versions of the 458's predecessors, the 360 Modena and F430 have proved extremely popular, but any news about a forthcoming Ferrari is guaranteed to cause a stir.

First deliveries of the fixed-roof 458 start in mid-January, while in di Montezemolo's own words "We also plan a spider version, but not for a couple of years."

Expect to pay a hefty premium over the standard car for an 'al fresco' 458 - and with prices starting at around £175,000 for the coupe, don't expect much change from £190,000 for the rag-top.

Watch a video of the jaw-dropping Ferrari 458 Italia at the Frankfurt Motor Show here.

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