Ferrari 458 Speciale: Speed Demon

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Driving the Ferrari 458 speciale, the most exciting new car of 2014, means immediately changing your notion of what a supercar should be. It shifts quicker, turns sharper and stops shorter than the competition. With a 597hp engine and a body 200 pounds lighter than the earlier 458 Italia, it hits 60mph in under three seconds and tops out at 202mph. It’s selling out as fast as it drives: The first year’s worth, at around $298,000 apiece, are already spoken for. If you can’t get one, settle for the Lamborghini Aventador or Aston Martin Vantage.