458-Capristo's new challenge to reduce weight by 150kg

StefVan · 11-22-2011, 01:00 PM

When I visited Capristo’s factory a couple of months ago in Germany for my exhaust upgrade, he and his team were working very actively in creating new Carbon Fibre parts for the F458. Antiono, as always, had a very ambitious initial objective: reduce the total weight of the Italia by 100kg. Now, he changed his objective to 150kg (330 lbs)!

I saw him working on his own car which he’s using more to work on than to drive it

. It was also interesting to discover a partly dismantled Italia and see a bit what’s behind the scenes.

Here are some pictures of his Italy on which already many parts have been removed to be processed by the R&D department to scan&capture the exact shapes. Some parts have been improved like the engine airbox to allow an improved air flow.

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On this picture, you can see Antonio in person working on the new carbon fibre prototype of the diffuser.

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As always, he wants only the best of the best products, thus, all his parts are made of 100% carbon fibre and are manufactured in an autoclave. They are then covered with transparent lacquer and are polished.

So far, Capristo succeeded to reduce the overall weight by 60kg replacing many parts with the carbon fibre equivalent. This includes also his new exhaust system for the Italia as well as a lithium battery.

Here is already a long list of available parts : http://www.capristo.de/en/exhaustsystems/ferrari/ferrari-458-italia/carbonteile-fuer-458.html

But I found it very impressive that he succeeded to replace the entire front bonnet with carbon fibre parts. These parts have really very complex shapes.

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Some examples of weight reductions :
- Diffuser: stock=6.1kg, CF=1.8kg : gain of 4.3kg
- Engine bay panels: stock=9.8kg, CF=4.3kg: gain of 5.5kg
- Wheelhouses: stock=13.8kg, CF=6.2kg: gain of 7.6kg
- Underbody panels: stock=14.2kg, CF=7.4kg: gain of 6.8kg

To reach his new challenge of a total reduction of 150kg, there is still a long way to go but Capristo is already working on the next steps which includes the bumpers, doors, carbon rims etc.

It’s just interesting to realise how challenging it is to reduce the car weight by “only” 150kg...while improving the overall look. I was truly impressed by this.

430Addict · 11-22-2011, 03:02 PM

Speechless! Capristo rocks!

Russell996 · 11-22-2011, 11:05 PM

Impressive!

StefVan · 11-23-2011, 09:23 AM

A couple of pictures from conception to the prototype molt and then to the final product. Capristo is not afraid to show his CAD pictures of his work (some will understand what I mean here

)

The stock part weight of the luggage compartment is 12.8Kg while the carbon fibre part weight is 5.9Kg. This is a gain of 6.9Kg at the front of the Italia.

StefVan · 11-23-2011, 09:42 AM

Some other pictures of CF parts mounted on the Italia. Now, the 458 starts looking really stunning isn't it?

StefVan · 11-23-2011, 11:06 AM

Some very complex parts like the wheel mudguards and all the underbody panels and parts. Watch the smallest details of these parts.

StefVan · 11-23-2011, 11:13 AM

Carbon fibre airboxes which are slightly larger and improved shape to offer a better airflow.

StefVan · 11-23-2011, 11:17 AM

And I left the best for the end

Real 100% carbon fibre 20" wheels!!! I would never have guessed that this would have been possible. But it looks like nothing can stop Antonio

.

JayG · 11-23-2011, 12:15 PM

Wow

voicey · 11-24-2011, 01:24 AM

I think he might even be in with a chance of stealing 360Trev's "slimmer of the year" award!

a1exander · 11-24-2011, 02:41 AM

Absolutely rocks!

Antonio is really pushing the envelope.
Thanks for the pics Stef

a1exander · 11-24-2011, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StefVan

And I left the best for the end

Real 100% carbon fibre 20" wheels!!! I would never have guessed that this would have been possible. But it looks like nothing can stop Antonio

.

I am to scared to even contemplate the price of a set of those rims....given the complexity and safety requirements for a critical item such as a wheel rim I guess only the "grown ups" will be able to afford it.

430Addict · 11-24-2011, 03:38 AM

That's amazing! Bows to Capristo.

StefVan · 11-24-2011, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a1exander

I am to scared to even contemplate the price of a set of those rims....given the complexity and safety requirements for a critical item such as a wheel rim I guess only the "grown ups" will be able to afford it.

I've no idea about the price but I agree with you Peter that such rims will certainly cost an arm

if not both

Russell996 · 11-24-2011, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StefVan

I've no idea about the price but I agree with you Peter that such rims will certainly cost an arm

if not both

Stunning! Do we know a weight for the carbon rims, must be incredible.

430Addict · 12-03-2011, 03:42 PM

This is carbon heaven...can we see a full carbon 458 please?

doctorwill · 12-03-2011, 07:55 PM

How will the reduction of weight affect the car's balance and handling?

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 12-03-2011, 08:15 PM

Thanx for sharing, Stef. You can just FEEL the passion to do the unbelievable feat. Simply, amazing and ambitious goal.
w/ smiles Jimmy

430Addict · 12-04-2011, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doctorwill

How will the reduction of weight affect the car's balance and handling?

I believe they will take care of that. These guys are pros who race....track, not road.

champagne612 · 12-04-2011, 07:08 AM

It's beautiful - as are the CAD drawings

The air intakes are perfection!

Amazing work

11-22-2011, 01:00 PM	#1
StefVan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Switzerland Ferrari Life Posts: 779 Name: Stef	Capristo's new challenge to reduce weight by 150kg When I visited Capristo’s factory a couple of months ago in Germany for my exhaust upgrade, he and his team were working very actively in creating new Carbon Fibre parts for the F458. Antiono, as always, had a very ambitious initial objective: reduce the total weight of the Italia by 100kg. Now, he changed his objective to 150kg (330 lbs)! I saw him working on his own car which he’s using more to work on than to drive it . It was also interesting to discover a partly dismantled Italia and see a bit what’s behind the scenes. Here are some pictures of his Italy on which already many parts have been removed to be processed by the R&D department to scan&capture the exact shapes. Some parts have been improved like the engine airbox to allow an improved air flow. On this picture, you can see Antonio in person working on the new carbon fibre prototype of the diffuser. As always, he wants only the best of the best products, thus, all his parts are made of 100% carbon fibre and are manufactured in an autoclave. They are then covered with transparent lacquer and are polished. So far, Capristo succeeded to reduce the overall weight by 60kg replacing many parts with the carbon fibre equivalent. This includes also his new exhaust system for the Italia as well as a lithium battery. Here is already a long list of available parts : http://www.capristo.de/en/exhaustsystems/ferrari/ferrari-458-italia/carbonteile-fuer-458.html But I found it very impressive that he succeeded to replace the entire front bonnet with carbon fibre parts. These parts have really very complex shapes. Some examples of weight reductions : - Diffuser: stock=6.1kg, CF=1.8kg : gain of 4.3kg - Engine bay panels: stock=9.8kg, CF=4.3kg: gain of 5.5kg - Wheelhouses: stock=13.8kg, CF=6.2kg: gain of 7.6kg - Underbody panels: stock=14.2kg, CF=7.4kg: gain of 6.8kg To reach his new challenge of a total reduction of 150kg, there is still a long way to go but Capristo is already working on the next steps which includes the bumpers, doors, carbon rims etc. It’s just interesting to realise how challenging it is to reduce the car weight by “only” 150kg...while improving the overall look. I was truly impressed by this. Last edited by StefVan; 11-23-2011 at 11:02 AM. Reason: Corrected title

11-23-2011, 09:23 AM	#4
StefVan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Switzerland Ferrari Life Posts: 779 Name: Stef	Front luggage compartment A couple of pictures from conception to the prototype molt and then to the final product. Capristo is not afraid to show his CAD pictures of his work (some will understand what I mean here ) The stock part weight of the luggage compartment is 12.8Kg while the carbon fibre part weight is 5.9Kg. This is a gain of 6.9Kg at the front of the Italia. Attached Images

11-23-2011, 09:42 AM	#5
StefVan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Switzerland Ferrari Life Posts: 779 Name: Stef	Some other pictures of CF parts mounted on the Italia. Now, the 458 starts looking really stunning isn't it? Attached Images Last edited by StefVan; 11-23-2011 at 12:29 PM.

11-23-2011, 11:06 AM	#6
StefVan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Switzerland Ferrari Life Posts: 779 Name: Stef	Some very complex parts like the wheel mudguards and all the underbody panels and parts. Watch the smallest details of these parts. Attached Images

11-23-2011, 11:13 AM	#7
StefVan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Switzerland Ferrari Life Posts: 779 Name: Stef	Carbon fibre airboxes which are slightly larger and improved shape to offer a better airflow. Attached Images

11-22-2011, 03:02 PM	#2
430Addict Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 397	Speechless! Capristo rocks!

11-22-2011, 11:05 PM	#3
Russell996 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK. New Forest. Ferrari Life Posts: 163 Name: Russell	Impressive!

11-23-2011, 11:17 AM	#8
StefVan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Switzerland Ferrari Life Posts: 779 Name: Stef	And I left the best for the end Real 100% carbon fibre 20" wheels!!! I would never have guessed that this would have been possible. But it looks like nothing can stop Antonio . Attached Images

11-23-2011, 12:15 PM	#9
JayG Owner Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Acworth, Ga, U.S.A. Ferrari Life Posts: 326	Wow

11-24-2011, 01:24 AM	#10
voicey Owner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London, UK Ferrari Life Posts: 20 Name: Aldous Voice	I think he might even be in with a chance of stealing 360Trev's "slimmer of the year" award!

11-24-2011, 02:41 AM	#11
a1exander Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Johannesburg RSA Ferrari Life Posts: 768 Name: Peter	Absolutely rocks! Antonio is really pushing the envelope. Thanks for the pics Stef

11-24-2011, 03:38 AM	#13
430Addict Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 397	That's amazing! Bows to Capristo.

12-03-2011, 03:42 PM	#16
430Addict Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 397	This is carbon heaven...can we see a full carbon 458 please?

12-03-2011, 07:55 PM	#17
doctorwill Join Date: Oct 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 7	How will the reduction of weight affect the car's balance and handling?

12-03-2011, 08:15 PM	#18
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,549 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	Thanx for sharing, Stef. You can just FEEL the passion to do the unbelievable feat. Simply, amazing and ambitious goal. w/ smiles Jimmy

12-04-2011, 07:08 AM	#20
champagne612 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Louis Ferrari Life Posts: 4,631 Name: Doug	It's beautiful - as are the CAD drawings The air intakes are perfection! Amazing work

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