Ferrari F430

The Ferrari F430 is a two-seater two-door sports car produced by the Italian manufacturer Ferrari from 2004 to 2009. The F430 is an improved version of the Ferrari 360 Modena, which it replaces. It has a longitudinally mounted mid-rear engine and rear-wheel drive; It was sold with coupe and convertible ("F430 Spider") bodies, introduced in 2004 and 2006 respectively.

Its main competitors for the Audi R8 are the Lamborghini Gallardo and the Porsche 911 Turbo.

Features

Rear view with its diffuser.

The F430 has very similar dimensions to the 360: for example, the wheelbase and width are almost identical. It has an aluminum chassis and a flat bottom to increase stability at high speeds and improve aerodynamics.

The name F430 comes from its 4,308 cm³ (4.3 litres) 90º gasoline V8 engine, naturally aspirated, with power up to 490 PS (483 HP; 360 kW) at 8,500 rpm and a 47.4 kg m (465 N m; 343 lb ft) maximum torque. With a coupé body it reaches a top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph) with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4 seconds.

It has a manual transmission or, as an option, an F1-type sequential semi-automatic, which takes 150 thousandths of a second to change gear, both 6-speed. The F430 has five different drive settings, selectable at the steering wheel via the manettino: "Sport", "Wet", "Ice", "Racing", "CST/OFF".

Among the standard equipment items are: four airbags, stability control, bi-xenon headlights, adaptive suspension, automatic climate control, leather interior, radio with CD player (compatible with MP3 discs). Optionally, you can have parking sensors, electric seats and special upholstery and decorations, among other elements.

Versions

F430 Spider

Spider version.

The Ferrari F430 Spider is the open-top version of the Ferrari F430, introduced in 2006. Due to its greater weight, the Spider accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.1 seconds, while its top speed is 311 km/h (193 mph). These data are slightly worse than the 430, which reaches 315 km/h (196 mph) and takes 4.0 seconds at the same acceleration. These differences are due to aerodynamics and weight, with the Spider being 70 kg (154 lb) heavier: 1,595 kg (3,516 lb) vs. 1,525 kg (3,362 lb). The average consumption approved does not change: 18.3 L/100 km (5.5 km/L; 12.9 mpgAm).

The hood is made of canvas and has an electric drive. It is the shape of this top that makes the convertible somewhat higher than the coupe.

As on the 430, the rear of the body retains the clear plastic piece through which the engine is visible; In the case of the Spider, this piece is arranged horizontally immediately above the engine and not on an inclined plane. It has fixed arches behind the seats as a safety element in the event of a rollover.

Ferrari 430 Scuderia

430 Scuderia.

As the successor to the Challenge Stradale, the 430 Scuderia was unveiled by Michael Schumacher in 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Intended to compete with cars like the Porsche RS and the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera (i.e. superlight), it is 100 kg (220 lb) lighter and more powerful than the regular F430 version, reaching 510 PS (503 HP; 375 kW) at 8500rpm. Thus, the weight to power ratio is reduced from 2.96 kg/hp to 2.5 kg/hp. In addition to weight-saving measures, the semi-automatic transmission enhances the performance of 'Superfast', known as 'Superfast2', software faster than 60 milliseconds. A new traction control system combines the F1-Trac traction and stability control, with the E-CD electronic differential. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in less than 3.6 seconds, with a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph).

Differences between the 430 Scuderia and the F430 on which it is based include a new front end design, modified side skirts, dual exhausts, a revised rear diffuser, 19-inch (48.3 cm) wheels designed specifically for the 430 Scuderia, carbon fiber grille and two racing stripes.

Specifications

430 Scuderia motor.

Here are the other technical data:

Gear Ratios

In competition

The F430 Challenge is the racing version of the F430 for the Ferrari Challenge. The engine is still intact, but the vehicle's weight has been reduced and it reaches a top speed of 224 mph (360 km/h). The production model was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show on January 5, 2005.

Multimedia Appearances

He has appeared in some racing video games, such as: Need for Speed: Shift, Need for Speed: Shift, Forza Motorsport 2, Forza Motorsport 3, Forza Motorsport 4, Forza Motorsport 5, Forza Motorsport 6, Forza Motorsport 7, Forza Horizon, Forza Horizon 2, Forza Horizon 3, Forza Horizon 4, Gran Turismo 5 and Gran Turismo 6.