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 F1 Scuderia's drivers as "manettino"), which manages the integrated systems governing vehicle dynamics.
The other main characteristics of the new Ferrari F 430 are its light, compact 4,300 cc 90° V8 engine, which punches out 490 hp (483 bhp) 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 Ferrari F430 will be officially presented during the Paris Motor show in September 2004.
Technical specifications
Engine : V8
Total displacement : 4308 cc
Power : 490 hp (360 kW) @ 8500 rpm
Torque : 465 Nm (343 lb-ft) @ 5250 rpm
Gear type : 6 speed f1 sequential
0–100 km/h : 4.0 seconds
Top speed : 315 km/h (196 mph)
Kerb weight : 1450 kg
Length : 4512 mm
Width : 1933 mm
Height : 1214 mm
Wheelbase : 2600 mm
Nah...still like the 360 modena spyder better. The new front spoiler lost the aggressive look of the 360. Other than that, the rest of the car looks almost the same /w minor tweaks.
