Vehicle Description
Unveiled at the 2004 Paris Motor Show, Ferrari's new F430 coupe
introduced many welcome aesthetic and performance upgrades over the
outgoing 360 Modena. On the design front, the general profile
remained familiar, but the 430 introduced many detail changes to
set the design apart. Working with Frank Stephenson (the in-house
director of styling for Ferrari and Maserati), Pininfarina
developed an aggressive yet beautiful form, drawing inspiration
from Ferrari's past - most notably the legendary 166 'shark nose'
Grand Prix cars. New taillights bore a strong family resemblance to
the V12-powered Enzo hypercar, giving the 430 an energetic and
purposeful presence. Less than a year after the coupe's debut,
Ferrari announced its open-topped sibling, the F430 Spider, at the
2005 Geneva International Motor Show. At the heart of the new F430
line lay a brand-new 4.3-liter 90-degree flat-plane crank V-8. The
compact new engine produced 480 hp at a screaming 8,500 rpm and 343
foot-pounds of torque at 5,250 rpm. The completely new, clean-sheet
design was a significant turning point for Ferrari, marking the end
of the old Dino architecture inherent in Ferrari V8s for decades.
Bolted to the V8 was a new six-speed gearbox, offered in classic
3-pedal manual or paddle-shift F1 form. Five driving modes, ranging
from comfort to track, are selected via theManettinoswitch on the
steering wheel, which adjusted the active suspension, active
E-Diff, gearbox settings, and more to adapt the F430 to a wide
range of driving environments. Ferrari paid particular attention to
the F430's aerodynamics, using their experience in GT racing and F1
to create a low-drag shape that also generated considerable
downforce at speed. With its powerful V8 and slick body, the F430
Spider could sprint to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds (3.6 for the
coupe) and on to an incredible top speed of 190 mph. While most
F430 Spiders left the gates of Maranello finished in popular and
traditional shades of red, yellow, or silver, a select few
customers opted for something outside the norm. The original owner
of this 2008 F430 Spider looked to Ferrari's storied heritage for
inspiration, ultimately settling onMarrone 1971, a classic color
we're more accustomed to seeing on Dinos, Daytonas, and 365 GTC/4s
from the early 1970s. The distinctive metallic paint looks
spectacular on the F430, transforming it from a hard-edged sports
car into a sophisticated and elegant open GT. The first owner also
special-ordered the car sans-Scuderia shields, discreet
black-painted brake calipers, and Challenge-style wheels to give it
an understated, refined and luxurious look. Delivered new to New
Mexico, it has had just two owners from new and has covered a mere
4,900 miles. As offered here, its condition reflects the low
mileage and ownership. The paint is beautiful, and the body is
straight and crisply defined. The cabin features lovely tan
leather, which pleasingly complements the paintwork. Black leather
accents and black Daytona-style seat inserts are another subtle yet
effective homage to Ferraris of the 70s. The soft trim is
excellent, including the black canvas soft top. Carbon fiber trim
is used sparingly, primarily on the transmission tunnel, air vents,
and stereo surround, adding just the right balance of modernity to
the interior while preserving the luxuriousGran Turismocharacter of
this unique F430. The file includes factory books and manuals in
the original leather wallet, Ferrari branded Maglite Flashlight,
spare key, and partial maintenance records from the most recent
owner. Also included are the complete factory tool kit, tire
inflator, and car cover. Undoubtedly one of the most distinctive
F430s built, this superb low-mileage Spider benefits from attentive
care and is ready for its next enthusiastic custodian. Offers
welcome and trades considered For additional details please view
this listing directly on our website
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