Vehicle Description
The F430 marked the arrival of a whole new generation of Ferrari
V8-engined Berlinettas. Created by Pininfarina in collaboration
with Ferrari's head of design, the styling was inspired by the
car's exceptional engineering. Each and every styling cue
highlights the aggression and performance of a thoroughbred Ferrari
yet respects the functional demands of this kind of supercar. Every
inch of the car was inspired by the engineering research carried
out at Ferrari's Gestione Sportiva F1 Racing Division. The result
is a highly innovative design characterized by cutting-edge
technologies perfected for use on a road-going car. Two of these
innovations are world firsts for a production car: the electronic
differential (E-Diff) and the handily placed steering-wheel-mounted
Manettino switch. The E-Diff was initially developed by Ferrari for
its F1 single-seaters and designed to make the most of the engine's
torque to optimize traction. It distributes drive to the wheels in
an adaptive manner and is fully integrated with the rest of the
car's electronics to ensure maximum stability and traction at all
times. Just like in Formula 1, the F430 driver can change various
areas of the setup of his car using a single selector set on the
steering wheel. The Manettino, as it is called by Scuderia Ferrari
drivers, is an innovative selector switch that has been adopted
directly from racing and allows the driver maximum efficiency and
speed in controlling the car's various functions. It directly
controls all of the systems governing vehicle dynamics. It's
powered by the revolutionary 4308cc alloy flat-plane 90-degree
crank V8 producing 490hp at 8,500 rpm and 0-62 mph in 3.9 seconds
at a top speed of about 200 mph. The engine is backed by the
state-of-the-art 6-speed automatic transmission F1 gearbox. With an
original invoice of $216,940 and over $42,000 in options, this F430
is equipped with nearly all available options. These include the
carbon-ceramic brake system, carbon-fiber driving zone, power
Daytona-style seats, Scuderia shields, satellite navigator system,
full leather package with rear shelf, door molding and high-power
stereo system with subwoofer. It is complete with the owner's
manuals, original keys, factory vehicle cover, VIP build
documentation and pictures of the vehicle being built.