Mansory Siracusa: Ferrari 458 Italia Transformed at Frankfurt
Mansory unveiled the Siracusa at the Frankfurt Motor Show, reworking the Ferrari 458 Italia with more power, aggressive styling and extensive carbon fibre.
Mansory brought its latest creation, the Siracusa, to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, revealing a heavily modified take on the Ferrari 458 Italia. The German tuner is known for bold, sometimes polarising reinterpretations of high-end supercars, and the Siracusa is no exception.
Performance upgrades over standard 458 Italia
Mansory claims the Siracusa’s 4.5-litre V8 now produces 582bhp and 560Nm of torque, up from the standard 570bhp and 540Nm. The gains come from an ECU remap, a sport air filter and a new exhaust system. The company quotes a 0-100km/h time of 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 330km/h. These figures put the Siracusa ahead of the standard 458 Italia in straight-line performance, though the difference is not dramatic on paper.
Chassis changes include new sport shock absorbers and lowering springs that bring the ride height down by 20mm. The Siracusa rides on 20-inch wheels at the front and 21-inch at the rear, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tyres (245/35ZR20 front, 305/30ZR21 rear). The suspension and wheel modifications are intended to sharpen handling and give the car a more aggressive stance.
Carbon fibre and bespoke interior
Mansory has replaced much of the 458’s original bodywork with new carbon fibre panels, further reducing weight and altering the car’s appearance. The front end, side skirts, rear diffuser and rear wing are all unique to the Siracusa. The look is more angular and pronounced than the standard Ferrari, reflecting Mansory’s approach to visual impact.
Inside, the Siracusa is reupholstered in leather and carbon fibre, with decorative stitching, a redesigned centre console, aluminium pedals and a sport steering wheel. Mansory says the materials are of the highest quality, though the overall effect is more flamboyant than Ferrari’s own specification. The company has not announced a price for the Siracusa, and it is not clear how many will be built or sold.
How the Siracusa compares to Ferrari’s own evolutions
The Siracusa’s performance upgrades put it close to Ferrari’s later 458 Speciale, which debuted with 597bhp and a more focused chassis. Unlike the factory car, the Mansory is aimed at customers seeking exclusivity through bespoke design and materials rather than track-optimised engineering. For a look at Ferrari’s own evolution of the 458, see the 458 Speciale’s Frankfurt debut.
For those interested in the base car, the Ferrari 458 Italia’s design and engineeringremain a reference point in the supercar segment.
Mansory’s Siracusa stands as one of the most radical takes on the 458 Italia to be shown at a major motor show, with an approach that privileges visual drama and exclusivity over subtlety. The company’s decision not to disclose a price suggests the Siracusa is aimed at a small group of collectors and enthusiasts.
