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The F430 hails the arrival of a whole new generation of Ferrari V8-engined berlinettas. Every inch of the car was inspired by the engineering research carried out at Ferrari's Gestione Sportiva F1 racing division. The result is a highly innovative design characterized by cutting-edge technologies perfected for use on a road-going car. Two of these innovations are world firsts for production cars; electronic differential (E-Diff) initially developed by Ferrari for its F1 single-seaters and designed to make the most of the engine's torque to optimize traction, and the handily placed steering wheel-mounted commutator switch (better known to the Scuderia's drivers as the manettino) which directly controls the integrated systems governing vehicle dynamics. The F430's light, compact 4,308 cc engine is completely new and gives the car its name. It punches out 490 hp and delivers a specific power output of 114 hp/l and 465 Nm of torque. Needless to say, performance is outstanding: acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in 4 seconds flat and a maximum speed in excess of 315 km/h.
Every area of this latest Prancing Horse car has been influenced by Formula 1. For instance, owners can order a braking system using carbon-ceramic discs which offer superior stopping power and give the driver the satisfying feeling of being in complete control of the vehicle even in the most demanding situations. The F430's aerodynamics are also highly innovative for a road car; its shape has been honed to generate special flows to increase down force and improve cooling. Every last component of this new Ferrari has been perfected to deliver outstanding performance and maximum driving pleasure.Source - Ferrari World
Every area of this latest Prancing Horse car has been influenced by Formula 1. For instance, owners can order a braking system using carbon-ceramic discs which offer superior stopping power and give the driver the satisfying feeling of being in complete control of the vehicle even in the most demanding situations. The F430's aerodynamics are also highly innovative for a road car; its shape has been honed to generate special flows to increase down force and improve cooling. Every last component of this new Ferrari has been perfected to deliver outstanding performance and maximum driving pleasure.Source - Ferrari World
The F430 signals the arrival of a brand new generation of Ferrari 8-cylinder models. This new car takes Ferrari's extraordinary achievements with aluminium technology, begun with the 360 Modena, to a whole new level, and offers a series of extremely significant innovations directly derived from the Ferrari Formula 1 single-seaters.
Two of these innovations are world firsts for production cars: the electronic differential (E-Diff) and the steering wheel-mounted switch (better known to the Formula 1 Scuderia's drivers as 'manettino'), which manages the integrated systems governing vehicle dynamics.
The other main characteristics of the new F430 are its light, compact 4,300 cc 90° V8 engine, which punches out 490 hp to achieve a specific output of 114 hp/litre, also providing the new Ferrari berlinetta with a weight-to-power ratio of 2.8 kg/hp (dry weight); a braking system with carbon-ceramic discs for optimal efficiency under extreme use (optional); a Formula 1-derived gearbox that cuts gear shifting times down to 150 milliseconds allowing the driver to make the very most of this truly high performance car (0-62 mph acceleration in 4 seconds flat, a top speed in excess of 196 mph) and an aerodynamic design that embodies the very latest competition technologies, specifically the flat underbody and large rear diffuser to increase downforce.
The car will be officially presented during the Paris Motor show in September 2004.Source - Ferrari
Two of these innovations are world firsts for production cars: the electronic differential (E-Diff) and the steering wheel-mounted switch (better known to the Formula 1 Scuderia's drivers as 'manettino'), which manages the integrated systems governing vehicle dynamics.
The other main characteristics of the new F430 are its light, compact 4,300 cc 90° V8 engine, which punches out 490 hp to achieve a specific output of 114 hp/litre, also providing the new Ferrari berlinetta with a weight-to-power ratio of 2.8 kg/hp (dry weight); a braking system with carbon-ceramic discs for optimal efficiency under extreme use (optional); a Formula 1-derived gearbox that cuts gear shifting times down to 150 milliseconds allowing the driver to make the very most of this truly high performance car (0-62 mph acceleration in 4 seconds flat, a top speed in excess of 196 mph) and an aerodynamic design that embodies the very latest competition technologies, specifically the flat underbody and large rear diffuser to increase downforce.
The car will be officially presented during the Paris Motor show in September 2004.Source - Ferrari
2008 Ferrari F430 |
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| Year | 2008 |
| Make | Ferrari |
| Model | F430 |
| Engine Location | Mid |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Tubular space frame |
| Weight | 1360 kg | 2998.8 lbs |
| Combined MPG | 18.31 |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 4.0 seconds. |
| Top Speed | 196 mph | 315.4 km/h Similar top speeds |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| 90-degree | |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 4308.00 cc | 262.9 cu in. | 4.3 L. |
| Valves | 32 valves. 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Horsepower | 490.00 HP (360.6 KW) @ 8500.00 RPM |
| Torque | 343.00 Ft-Lbs (465.1 NM) @ 5250.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 6.1 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 114.0 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Feed | Fuel Injected |
| Block | Aluminum Alloy |
| Head | Aluminum Alloy |
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| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 6 |
| Transmission | Semi-Automatic |
| Optional Transmission | |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Cargo Volume | 8.83 cu. ft. |
| Standard Payload | 0.00 |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Exterior | |
| Length | 4512.001 mm | 177.6 in. |
| Width | 1923.001 mm | 75.7 in. |
| Height | 1214.001 mm | 47.8 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2600.001 mm | 102.4 in. |
| Front Track | 1669.001 mm | 65.7 in. |
| Rear Track | 1616.001 mm | 63.6 in. |
| Front Overhang | 1100.01 mm | 43.3 in. |
| Rear Overhang | 812.01 mm | 32 in. |
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| Suspension | |
| Suspension | Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Steering | |
| Rack and Pinion with Power Assist | |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Size | 14.201 in | 360.7 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size | 13.801 in | 350.5 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
| Tires | Front : 225/35 ZR 19 Rear : 285/35 ZR 19 |
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