It seems as if the trench coat and mustache disguise is about to drop considering this is the first time we've seen the actual car cruising the streets, rather than the previously captured wolf in sheep's clothing F430-bodied test mule. [via victoruribedesign]

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Image Credit: victoruribedesign

We've seen early prototypes wearing F430 skin, we've seen blurry shots of the F450 from afar, we've seen speculative illustrations and we've heard the new 4.5-liter V8 wail at the Fiorano test track, but we've never seen shots like these thanks to the James Bond-esque photographers at CzechFerrari.cz. For the first time ever, we get a clear view of the new engine, braking system, suspension, interior and of course the new aerodynamically controversial body design. Take a peak through the gallery and form your opinion of the new mid-engined Ferrari below. [via CzechFerrari, Teamspeed]

Not only will the F450 feature a .2-liter bump in displacement and ten more Italian ponies from the F430 Scuderia, it'll also be the first car to feature Ferrari's new weight savings techniques that were previewed on the 2007 FXX Millechili concept. Although the car appears to be larger in all dimensions expect performance to be on par or slightly better than the current Scuderia model with this added weight savings.

If early reports are true, we'll see the F450 at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September with a showroom date set sometime in 2010. We can't wait to lay our eyes on the real car come Fall, until then, we'll just lust after this artist's rendition. [Autogespot via AutoPlus]

It's hard to believe that the Ferrari F430 is already getting a bit long in the tooth, but with this recent spy footage, we see that Ferrari is readying its next mid-engined V8 equipped ride. Early reports are stating that the 4.3-liter from the F430 has been given a boost in displacement to 4.5-liters and sending upwards of 520 thoroughbred horses to the rear wheels via the Ferrari California's deliciously smooth dual-clutch gearbox. The increased displacement and rumored 10,000 rpm redline has brought a higher need for cooling which is evidenced in the video by the much larger air intakes on the rear shoulder of the car.

Appearances can be deceiving, but the F450 looks to be a bit bigger in all dimensions though it's really hard to tell at this early stage. Regardless, the car sounds magnifico and we can't wait to get our first hands on one after its September Frankfurt Motor Show debut. [via WCF]