Spy Shots: Ferrari 458 Italia Challenge
 

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The crew at the Axis of Oversteer have managed to snag what could be the first images of the upcoming <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/458+italia">Ferrari 458 Italia</a> Challenge, and while no one's claiming that this is the real McCoy just yet, it's certainly packing the right kit.<br />
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The standard coupe's five-lug wheels have been nixed in favor of a single lug units, with each nine-spoke, lightweight hoop framing massive carbon ceramic stoppers. The Challenge appears slightly lower than stock and includes some revised aero bits in the form of longer, wider side skirts, a revised fascia and a bonnet sporting a set of hood pins. <br />
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Out back and inside, things appear to be slightly rough around the edges, so it's safe to assume this is just a prototype for the time being. However, the roll cage, plastic windows and deeply bolstered race seat are all sure to make the cut when the Challenge debuts later this year.<br />
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One thing we do know: The launch of the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/08/breaking-ferrari-takes-the-wraps-off-the-new-599-gto-in-advance/">599 GTO</a> is going on this week in Italy, so it's likely that journalists are getting a sneak peak at the Challenge between making runs in <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/ferrari/">Ferrari's</a> Enzo-beating GT. That being the case, expect all the details to be revealed shortly.<br />
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[Source: <a href="http://axisofoversteer.blogspot. com/2010/05/ferrari-458-challenge.html">Axis of Oversteer</a>]<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/24/spy-shots-ferrari-458-italia-challenge/">Spy Shots: Ferrari 458 Italia Challenge</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Mon, 24 May 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/24/spy-shots-ferrari-458-italia-challenge/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19489341/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/24/spy-shots-ferrari-458-italia-challenge/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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