Ferrari 458 Challenge 'EVO' (2014)

The 458 Challenge succeeded the F430 Challenge as a track only variant of the road car. The fifth evolution of the Challenge series, the 458 Challenge marks the last naturally aspirated mid-engine V8 Ferrari race car.

Founded in 1993 with the intention of introducing more Ferrari customers to racing, the series offered customers the ability to compete in a car very similar to the production road cars they may already own. Powered by the same 570hp 4.5L V8, it is mated to a reworked version of the production car 7-speed dual-clutch paddle shift gearbox with altered gear ratios to provide greater low down torque.

Extensive use of Carbon Fibre helps to reduce weight. The brakes were upgraded to larger Brembo Carbon-Ceramic discs and the ABS system from the 599XX. ‘The 458 is a brilliantly balanced car and so rewarding to drive’ – Current owner.

2014 saw the launch of the ‘Evoluzione’ Package, a host of updates and upgrades for new and existing 458 Challenge cars. Whilst there were no changes to the engine or gearbox, Ferrari had been to great lengths to redevelop the aerodynamics package for the car. The Evo package adds a revised rear bumper, rear diffuser, rear spoiler as well as an improved front bumper and splitter with knowledge gained from the 458 GT3 cars.

This example was the 2016 Ferrari Trofeo Pirelli AM European and World Championship winning car. Maintained and prepared by FF Corse, this car dominated the 2016 championship setting fastest laps and race wins at Monza, Mugello, Le Mans, Hockenheim, Jerez and Daytona.

The car was also successful prior to 2016 where it won the majority of races entered including a great victory in 2015 at Silverstone Ferrari Racing days, qualifying on pole in front of the Pro driven cars and then taking the outright race win.

Presented in Giallo Triplo Strato, this fiercely competitive 458 Challenge Evo has covered 15,500 km from new, is on the button and ready to race. Eligible for a number of events, it would be a definite front runner in the new and exciting Ferrari Series for Challenge cars. Track time aplenty on offer from the Challenge & GT days at the Red Bull Ring and other series including Global Endurance Legends. For the more serious GT racers, the car would also be eligible for Britcar and GT Cup. It is available at our showrooms outside London to view immediately.

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Race History

Pirelli Ferrari Open 2013
13th April - Snetterton 300 finished 2nd
14th April - Snetterton 200 finished 1st with fastest lap 1:17.531
19th May - Donington finished 2nd with fastest lap 1:09.683, qualified pole 1:09.359
19th May - Donington finished 1st with fastest lap 1.09:041
15th June - Silverstone GP finished 3rd with fastest lap 2:10.393
16th June - Silverstone GP finished 2nd
19th July - Spa-Francorchamps - 2nd fastest lap
20th July - Spa-Francorchamps - 1st fastest lap
26th Aug - Castle Combe finished 2nd with fastest lap 1:09.143
19th October - Snetterton 200 finished 1st with fastest lap 1:21.676
20th October - Snetterton 200 finished 1st with fastest lap 1:12.622

2014 European Ferrari Challenge Pirelli - AM
5th April - Monza finished 4th
6th April - Monza finished 1st
13th September - Silverstone 4th
14th September - Silverstone 1st overall, Fastest lap 2:08.363, Pole Position 2:06.870
30th July - Sochi Qualified 1st in class finished 2nd in class.
31st July - Sochi Qualified 1st in class finished 5th in class
10th September - Hockenheim Qualified 1st in class finished 1st in class
11th September - Hockenheim Qualified 1st in class finished 1st in class
8th October - Jerez Qualified 1st in class finished 1st in class 3rd overall
9th October - Jerez Qualified 2nd in class finished 1st in class
2nd December - Daytona Qualified 1st in class, finished 1st in class
3rd December - Daytona Qualified 4th in class, finished 1st in class
4th December - Daytona World final qualified 1st in class, 6th overall. Finished 1st in class 3rd overall

18th June - Le Mans Finished 1st in class 2nd overall

2016 European Ferrari Challenge Pirelli - Am
2nd April - Monza Qualified 1st in class, Finished 2nd in class
3rd April - Monza Qualified 1st in class, Finished 1st in class, 5th overall
30th April - Mugello Qualified 1st in class, Finished 1st in class
1st May - Mugello Qualified 1st in class (2nd overall), Finished 1st in class, 4th overall
17th June - Le Mans Qualified 3rd