Simply Abu Dhabi IV

FERRARI 458 SPIDER IT ’ S S IMPLY PHENOMENAL In place of the more traditional soft top, the incredible Ferrari 458 Spider is the first mid-engined Ferrari convertible with a light aluminium simple folding metal roof which opens and closes in just 14 seconds – well, everything about this stunning machine is fast! It elegantly folds in two sections to stow away neatly under the engine cover. Twin buttresses that reach to flattened points just over the seats’ head restraints assist the airflow over the cabin with the roof down. A small glass window between them can be raised or lowered as required. The sheltering roll-over effect of the buttress also makes you feel more protected than in many open top cars which are a plus as at these speeds you could feel totally exposed. The high buttresses behind the driver and passenger shielding you as you travel at speed are just one of many fabulous features packaged up in one perfect supercar. In fact, it’s so well conceived that there is even some space for a couple of custom made suitcases to sit on a shelf behind the seats to enhance the already fairly significant front boot capacity. The remarkable interior boasts spectacular craftsmanship and attention to detail down to the very last stitch with comfortable cushioned seats for the drive of your life. 195 SIMPLY ABU DHABI A magnificently awesome feat of engineering and beautiful piece of art, you can imagine my sheer exhilaration during our recent visit to Abu Dhabi to be given the opportunity to test drive a Ferrari 458 Spider and believe me when I tell you it is as thrilling to drive as it is to simply marvel at.