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.
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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.
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F430 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS/
DIMENSIONS
Overall length: 4512 mm 177.6 in
Overall width: 1923 mm 75.7 in
Height: 1214 mm 47.8 in
Wheelbase: 2600 mm 102.4 in
Front track: 1669 mm 65.7 in
Rear track: 1616 mm 63.6 in
Kerb weight: 1450 kg 3197 lb
ENGINE
Type: 90° V8
Bore/stroke: 92 mm x 81 mm 3.62 x 3.19 in
Unit displacement: 538.5 cm3 32.86 cu in
Total displacement: 4,308 cm3 262.89 cu in
Compression ratio: 11.3:1
Maximum power: 360.4 kW (490 CV*) at 8500
rpm
Maximum torque: 465 Nm (47.4 kgm or 343 lbft)
at 5250 rpm
Specific horse power: 114 CV*/l
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: >315 km/h > 196 mph
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 4.0 s
* For reasons of homogeneity, engine power is expressed in kW,
in accordance with the International Systems of Units (SI),
and CV (cavalli = horse power). The brake horse power (bhp)
can be calculated as follows: 1kW = 1.34 bhp.