Loeb only managed to set the second fastest time in Saturday's qualifying, but saved the best till last with a timesheet topping 44.60 sec sprint on Sunday, beating former GT1 World Champion and ex-grand prix driver Michael Bartels in his Maserati MC12 «Goodwood Cent 100» by 1.22 sec - cementing the 208 T16 as the fourth fastest car ever at the world famous event. (evo.co.uk)
The diesel isn't far behind though, with a 6.7 sec sprint time and a top speed just 4mph shy of the petrol which tops out at 147mph. (evo.co.uk)
Just as identifiable will be its increase in torque, which climbs from 398 to 532 lb ft.. The result is a drop in 0 - 60 time that pulls the 458 below the three - second barrier, with a 2.8 sec sprint putting it on par with the Nissan GT - R and Bugatti Veyron. (evo.co.uk)