2010 Ferrari 458 Italia at a glance

2010 Ferrari 458 Italia Base price: $230,000 (est.)Price, as tested: $250,000 (est.)Powertrain: Naturally aspirated 4.5-liter, DOHC, 32-valve V-8, dry sump, variable induction and exhaust geometry, variable valve timing; seven-speed dual clutch automated manual transmission; rear wheel drive with limited-slip differentialHorsepower: 562 at 9,000 rpmTorque: 398 pound-feet at 6,000 rpmCurb weight: 3,274 pounds0-60 mph: >3.4 secondsWheelbase: 104.3 inchesOverall length: 178.2 inchesEPA fuel economy: 20 mph (combined, est.)Final thoughts: Satan in snowshoes