Every card-carrying car enthusiast knows that an engine can be a thing of beauty. Unfortunately, most manufacturers these days seem to have forgotten this, swathing the engines of their products in acres of tough, durable, and thoroughly dull plastic.
Thankfully, you can rely on the Italians to keep things interesting for us engine fetishists, and Ferrari hasn't let the side down with the 458 Italia. Not only is the engine itself a thing of rare beauty, but you can also see it proudly displayed through the car's rear window.
We thought it was good-looking enough to be worthy of a Pic Of The Week, too, so now you can gaze lovingly at Ferrari's direct-injection marvel every time you glance at your desktop.
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