June 17 – The readers of the prestigious German magazine Sport Auto have crowned the Ferrari 458 Spider as “Best 2013 Convertible” in the over €150,000 category. The 458 Spider continues the long tradition of convertible Ferraris with a V8 mid-rear: its 4499 cm3 engine, capable of delivering 570 HP, has won for two years in a row, in 2011 and 2012, the important “Engine of the Year Award.” The Ferrari 458 Spider is a blend of technology, design and beauty successful in combining a mid-rear engine and a retractable hard roof, offering a comfort and performance never experienced before. “This vehicle is part of the glorious– explains Ferrari –en plain air cars tradition, wonderfully beautiful to drive with unforgettable sensations given by a strong steering wheel, the sound of the engine, and the world in the wind.”