There are only a handful of mid-engine exotics on the market, but few have the gravitas and envy of the Ferrari 458 Italia and its convertible sibling, the 2014 458 Spider. Ferraris F1 racing expertise has helped tune a car so dialed in it feels like it was born on a track. This pedigree also gives the 458 a distinct edge over other supercars, such as the Audi R8 V10 and Lamborghini Gallardo. The secret to the 458s success is a 562-horsepower V8 teamed with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. This pairing permits the 458 to catapult to 60 mph in a mere 3.4 seconds, but its the suspensions ability to manage that power that makes the Ferrari 458 one of the most desired exotics for 2014.