The Ferrari 458 Spider is a two-seater built from 1995 to 2026. Engines offered: V8. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the 458 Spider is
The Ferrari 458 Spider is a two-seater that Ferrari built from 1995 to 2026 — 32 model years. It has been offered with V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Ferrari range: F40, Enzo, Testarossa.
Ferrari 458 Spider tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment 458 Spider owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Ferrari 458 Spider have? Power & range
The Ferrari 458 Spider is offered with 1 powertrain — 4.5L 8-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Ferrari 458 Spider, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 4.5L · 8-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The 458 Spider by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Ferrari 458 Spider. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | 458 Spider | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 6 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 1 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Ferrari 458 Spider?
The 458 Spider is a two-seater, built from 1995 to 2026. Engines offered: V8.
What is the Ferrari 458 Spider warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the 458 Spider reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific 458 Spider?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Ferrari
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari F40 | 1991–1992 | 2 | 13 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari Enzo | 2003–2003 | — | 8 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari California | 2010–2014 | 14 | 16 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Ferrari Testarossa | 1985–2026 | 8 | 11 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Ferrari FF | 2010–2016 | 11 | 13 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Ferrari 812 Superfast | — | 6 | 13 mpg | 4.5/5 |