1.There are mainly 2 functions.Normally,Ferrari and other high performance cars are used simply for fun,for enjoyment,for excitement.The second function,although the cars aren't made for this,is for illegal street racing.However,the cars are actually made for excitement,not racing.There are also some Ferrari racing cars and they are made for circuit use and for official races rather than an illegal act. And oh yeah,the third function,although only certain people who do this,is simply for showing off/prestige.Another unnecessary one,is for modeling photo-shoot and commercials and movies.
2.The 458 is made with light weight materials,yet very strong,such as aluminium and carbon fibre.Those materials aren't cheap.Lighter weight means the car can accelerate faster,handles more agile and nimble,and less body roll.Inside the cabin there's high quality leathers.This is what differs cars like Ferrari compared to cheaper cars.It's not only about performance,but also the quality.They're also hand made.There are also custom options provided by Ferrari such as carbon fibre interior panels.
3.Some parts where humans cannot do are helped by robots while some are hand made for a better build up quality and leather stitching.Ferraris are assembled by professional trained workers.These workers are also high paid because they have high standard.
4.Ferrari 458 is now the second cheapest car in the line up.It replaces the Ferrari F430,which was Ferrari's cheapest model in the line up.This car features one of the latest technologies.It is also one of the newest models.The engine is located at the back,ye still centered in the middle,We usually call it mid engine cars.This creates a perfectly balanced center of gravity,resulting a better handling ability.While the more expensive Ferrari 599 and the cheaper Ferrari California has its engine at the front rather than at the back of the seats.
5.The car features details from other Ferrari models such as the front smile that resembles many Ferrari models such as Ferrari California,Ferrari 250,Ferrari 599,Ferrari 308,etc.This traditional front smile has been Ferrari's trademark since long time ago.The rear roundy lights is always been Ferrari's design language.Inside,the interior feels brand new,yet still feels like a Ferrari.The design of the overall is sporty,rich in heritage,yet look futuristic.It is designed by Pininfarina designhouse which has been working with Ferrari for many years.
6.Luca di Montezomolo is the marketing director of Ferrari.