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 increase downforce.
Upper and lower air intakes sit to the rear of each door
Enormous, nearly flat back window allows V-8 to be seen from the outside
Four round taillights sit high on the deck, flanking a relatively subtle spoiler
Four exhaust outlets
Long nacelles behind seats in convertible trail into the rear deck, alongside the engine’s viewing panel
Ferraris are known for snug cockpits, and the F430’s two-passenger space is no exception. There’s a red engine-start button and as the offered vehicle is F1 models so it has got paddles control the operation of the automatic gearbox.
Under the Hood The F430 holds a 4.3-liter V-8 that develops 490 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and 342 pounds-feet of torque at 5,250 rpm. Ferrari says the Formula One-derived sequential gearbox cuts shift times down to 150 milliseconds.
E-Diff electronic differential optimizes traction
Steering-wheel-mounted commutator switch controls vehicle dynamics systems
Antilock brakes
Electronic stability system
Traction control
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