Which Ferrari model succeeded the F430 in 2009?

The Ferrari model that succeeded the F430 in 2009 was the 458 Italia.

Ferrari unveiled the 458 Italia in 2009 as the successor to the F430, with its first official presentation at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The car retained Ferrari’s mid-engine V8 formula but replaced the F430’s 4.3-liter engine with a naturally aspirated 4.5-liter V8. The standard 458 Italia produced 570 PS and used a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The 458 represented a major technological step for Ferrari. Its body was shaped for aerodynamic efficiency, including active front winglets that could reduce drag at speed, while the cabin placed many vehicle controls on the steering wheel. Pininfarina handled the exterior design under Ferrari’s styling leadership, and the car was engineered to be sharper and more efficient than its predecessor.

“458 Italia” refers to the engine’s 4.5-liter displacement and its eight-cylinder layout, with “Italia” celebrating Ferrari’s home country. The name is not the same as 488 GTB: the 488 arrived later, in 2015, replacing the 458 with a turbocharged V8. The 458 family also included Spider and Speciale versions.