Last Naturally-Aspirated Ferrari V8 Breaks Auction Records
A 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale just commanded a staggering $786,000 at RM Sotheby’s Arizona auction. That’s not just impressive—it’s a new record for the model.
The final naturally-aspirated V8 Ferrari ever built continues appreciating while most modern supercars depreciate faster than their 0-60 times.
The Blue Bullet That Broke The Bank
This particular example wears Blu Tour de France paint with NART racing stripes—a nod to the North American Racing Team that campaigned Ferraris in the 1960s.
It’s not subtle.
The tan and blue interior pairs with Giallo Modena yellow brake calipers and matching yellow tachometer. Because if you’re spending supercar money, you might as well get the full Italian color palette.
With just 5,106 miles on the odometer since delivery to Philadelphia, this Speciale remains barely broken in.
The Last of the Screaming Ferraris
The 458 Speciale represents the pinnacle of naturally-aspirated Ferrari V8 engineering:
- 597 horsepower from 4.5 liters without forced induction
- 9,000 rpm redline that modern turbocharged engines can only dream about
- 398 lb-ft of torque delivered with linear, predictable perfection
Ferrari’s F136 V8 in this form was the most powerful naturally-aspirated eight-cylinder the company had ever built. Its dual-clutch transmission fires off shifts with military precision.
Investment-Grade Appreciation
The average 458 Speciale now trades around $520,467 according to market data from Classic.com. That’s substantially above their original MSRP.
This record sale represents a 51% premium over current market averages. It confirms what enthusiasts already knew: the last naturally-aspirated Ferrari V8 has become blue-chip investment material.
For context, the lowest recorded sale was $250,000 back in November 2021. The market has since doubled.
The Speciale delivers exactly what modern turbocharged supercars often lack—character, response, and a soundtrack that makes your spine tingle. The market has noticed, and it’s willing to pay accordingly.
