Four round taillights sit high on the deck, flanking a relatively subtle spoiler. Often finished in traditional red and devoid of brightwork, the F430’s body barely clears the ground. An optional braking system uses carbon-ceramic discs Scuderias come with these discs standard, though the discs are larger than the standard F430’s. An enormous, nearly flat back window allows the V-8 to be seen from the outside. Upper and lower air intakes sit to the rear of each door. For Scuderia models, this diffuser has been modified for even more downforce. Largely hand-built in Italy like other Ferraris, the F430 features an aerodynamic shape that incorporates contemporary competition technologies - specifically, a flat underbody and a large rear diffuser, which increases downforce. The extra acceleration comes from more power - 510 hp total - and lighter weight. For the Scuderia, zero to 62 mph happens in an estimated 3.6 seconds. According to Ferrari, the F430 can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 4 seconds. Two of them were “world firsts” for production cars: the E-Diff electronic differential, which optimizes traction, and the steering-wheel-mounted commutator switch, which controls the vehicle dynamics systems.Ī rear-mounted 4.3-liter V-8 generates 490 horsepower, which results in a weight-to-power ratio of 6.2 pounds per horsepower.

Several innovations were derived from Ferrari’s Formula One racecars. In the same way that the previous 360 Modena had the Challenge Stradale performance variant, the Scuderia adds racing flavor to the F430. A high-performance model called Scuderia joins the lineup for 2008, with a limited run of 250 available.

The new two-seat sports car was substantially more powerful, and is offered in both coupe and convertible form. Ferrari unveiled the successor to its 360 Modena at the 2004 Paris Motor Show.

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