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The F430 hails the arrival of a whole new generation of Ferrari V8-engined berlinettas. 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 characterised by cutting-edge technologies perfected for use on a road-going car.
Two of these innovations are world firsts on high-performance sports cars: the electronic differential (E-Diff), originally developed by Ferrari for its F1 single-seaters, and the steering wheel-mounted commutator switch (the manettino) which directly controls suspension settings, the CST stability and traction control, the E-Diff and the change speed of the F1 transmission.
The F430's all-new 4,308 cc engine punches out 483 bhp and 465 Nm (343 lbs/ft) of torque. Needless to say, performance is outstanding: acceleration from zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4 seconds flat and a maximum speed in excess of 195 mph. As well as an increase in performance, new aerodynamics provide even greater downforce, with 616 lbs being generated at 186 mph.
Other Ferrari Formula 1 influences can be seen in the optional carbon-ceramic discs, which offer superior stopping power, and the F1 paddle shift itself, which effectively halves change times compared to the 360 Modena.
The F430 comes as standard with new 19" alloy wheels and adaptive suspension in a package that has been perfected to deliver outstanding performance and maximum driving pleasure.
Zako
that looks cool
Eddie
Yeh... I'm gonna get one.....only joking!
Josh
The F430 is easily the best looking Ferrari eva made, except for the Dino, that is slick!!
Josh
Zako
are you even old enough to drive
Josh
Nope, but i am into cars soo much, and i mean loads, (my nickname at skl is Ferrari Boy LOL) but i couldnt go to MPH06 this year cos it was my Dads 50th birthday, how gay
Josh
Zako
im not old enough either
Josh
How old r u??? i am 14!!
Josh
Zako
im only 11
Josh
WOW, u r quite young.... i thought u wud be bout 16 or 17 LOL
Josh
Zako
nope im just a gadget king
Josh
Really? do u have lots of gadgets then??? Wot sort?
Eddie
Beano2 I thought you would be older as well!
Josh
How old r u Eddie??
Josh
Eddie
Guess
Josh
14????
Eddie
About that! Not quite, I'll keep it enclosed for now!
Josh
Ok, lol
josh
Zako
i would of guesed 16
Eddie
About that age as well, but no comment!
saachisaggar2693
sme uncle who invited me to bugatti testing had one. my uncle always has cool cars dat always go over 100mph