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.
General specifications
Country of origin Italy
Year of introduction 2005
Introduced at 2004 Paris Motorshow
Weight 1450 kg / 3196.7 lbs
Drivetrain
Engine 90º V8
Engine location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 4.308 liter / 262.9 cu in
Valvetrain 5 valves/cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox 6 Speed Semi-automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
Performance figures
Power 483 bhp / 360.3 kW @ 8500 rpm
BHP/Liter 112.1
Torque 465 Nm / 343.0 ft lbs @ 5250 rpm
Power to weight ratio 0.33 bhp/kg
Top Speed 195.7 mph / 315.0 km/h
0-60 mph Acceleration 3.90 s