Ferrari F430

The Ferrari F430 (Type F131) is a sports car produced by

the Italian automobile manufacturer Ferrari from 2004 to Ferrari F430
2009 as a successor to the Ferrari 360. The car is an update
to the 360 with notable exterior and performance changes. It
was unveiled at the 2004 Paris Motor Show.[7] The F430 was
succeeded by the 458 which was unveiled on 28 July 2009.[8]

Contents
Overview
Overview
Design Manufacturer Ferrari
Engine Also called Ferrari 430
Brakes Production 2004–2009
Features Model years 2005–2009
Variants Assembly Maranello, Italy
F430 Spider
Designer Frank Stephenson in
430 Scuderia
collaboration with
Scuderia Spider 16M
Pininfarina[1][2]
Special Editions Body and chassis
F430 Spider Bio Fuel
Class Sports car (S)
SP1
Body style 2-door berlinetta
Racing
2-door spider
F430 Challenge
F430 GTC Layout Longitudinal, Rear mid-
F430 GT3 engine, rear-wheel drive

430 GT3 Scuderia Powertrain

Recall Engine 4.3 L Ferrari F136 E V8

References Transmission 6-speed manual

Bibliography 6-speed 'F1' automated
External links manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,601 mm (102.4 in)
Overview
Length 4,511 mm (177.6 in)
Width 1,923 mm (75.7 in)
Design Height Coupe: 1,214 mm (47.8 in)
Designed by Pininfarina in collaboration with Frank Spider: 1,234 mm (48.6 in)
Stephenson (Director of Ferrari-Maserati Concept Design Curb weight 1,517 kg (3,344 lb)[3]
and Development), the body styling of the F430 was revised
 from its predecessor, the 1,569 kg (3,460 lb)
360, to improve its (Spider)[4]
aerodynamic efficiency. 1,497 kg (3,300 lb)
Although the drag (Scuderia Spider 16M)[5]
coefficient remained the
same, the downforce was 1,429 kg (3,150 lb)
greatly enhanced. (Scuderia) [6]
Rear view Despite sharing the same
Chronology
basic Alcoa Aluminium
chassis, roofline, doors, Predecessor Ferrari 360
and glass, the car looked significantly different from the 360. Successor Ferrari 458
A great extent of Ferrari heritage was included in the exterior
design. At the rear, the Enzo's tail lights and engine cover vents were added. The car's name was etched
on the Testarossa-styled driver's side mirror. The large oval openings in the front bumper are
reminiscent of Ferrari racing models from the 60s, specifically the 156 "shark nose" Formula One car.

Engine

The F430 features a 4,308 cc (4.3 L) V8 engine of the "Ferrari-

Maserati" F136 family. This new power plant was a significant
change for Ferrari, as all previous Ferrari V8's were descendants of
the Dino racing program of the 1950s. This fifty-year development
cycle came to an end with the entirely new engine used in the F430,
the architecture of which replaced the Dino-derived V12 in most
other Ferrari cars. The engine's output specifications are: 490 PS
(360 kW; 483 hp),[9] at 8,500 rpm and 465 N⋅m (343 lb⋅ft) of torque
at 5,250 rpm, 80% of which is available below 3,500 rpm. Despite a
The Tipo F136 E V8 engine
20% increase in displacement, engine weight grew by only 4 kg
(8.8 lb) along with a decrease in diameter for easier packaging. The
connecting rods, pistons and crankshaft were all entirely new, while
the 4-valve cylinder head, valves and intake trumpets were directly retained from Formula 1 engines, for
ideal volumetric efficiency. The F430 has a top speed in excess of 315 km/h (196 mph)[2] and can
accelerate from 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) in 3.6 seconds, 0.6 seconds quicker than the old model.[10]

Brakes

The brakes on the F430 were developed in close cooperation with Brembo and Bosch,[11] resulting in a
new cast-iron alloy for the discs. The new alloy includes molybdenum which has a better heat dissipation
performance. The F430 was also available with the optional Carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide
(C/SiC) ceramic composite brake package. Ferrari claimed the carbon ceramic brakes will not fade even
after 300-360 laps at their test track.

Features

The F430 featured the E-Diff, a computer-controlled limited slip active differential which can vary the
distribution of torque based on inputs such as steering angle and lateral acceleration.[7][12]
Other notable features include the first application of Ferrari's manettino steering wheel-mounted
control knob.[7] Drivers can select from five different settings which modify the vehicle's ESC system,
"Skyhook" electronic suspension, transmission behavior, throttle response, and E-Diff. The feature is
similar to Land Rover's "Terrain Response" system.

The Ferrari F430 was available with exclusive Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 EMT tires, which have a V-
shaped tread design, run-flat capability, and OneTRED technology.[13]

In the US, the company requested an exemption from the airbag design requirements, which was
eventually granted, allowing the car to continue to be sold in the US.[14]

Variants

F430 Spider

The F430 Spider is the convertible version of the F430. It was

unveiled at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show, making it Ferrari's 21st road
going convertible. The car was designed by Pininfarina with
aerodynamic simulation programs used for Formula 1 cars.[15] The
conversion from a closed top to an open-air convertible is a two-stage
folding-action, the roof panel automatically folds away inside a space
above the engine bay. The interior and performance of the Spider are
identical to that of the coupé with an increase in the weight and
decrease in the top speed by 5 km/h (3 mph).
F430 Spider
430 Scuderia

Serving as the successor to the 360 Challenge Stradale, the 430

Scuderia (scuderia meaning "stable", but also used in the context of
motor racing teams, including Ferrari's own) was unveiled by Michael
Schumacher at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show. Aimed to compete with
cars like the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and the Lamborghini Gallardo
Superleggera (superleggera meaning super light weight), it is lighter
(by 100 kg (220 lb)) and more powerful (510 PS (375 kW; 503 hp) at
8,500 rpm and 471 N⋅m (347 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,250 rpm) than the
standard F430. Increased power comes from a revised intake, exhaust,
and an ion-sensing knock-detection system that allows for a higher 430 Scuderia
compression ratio in the engine.[16] Thus the weight-to-power ratio is
reduced from 2.96 kg/hp to 2.5 kg/hp. In addition to the weight saving
measures, the Scuderia's single-clutch automated manual gained improved "Superfast" software, known
as "Superfast2", for faster 60 millisecond shift times. A new traction control system combined the F1-
Trac traction from the 599 GTB and stability control with the E-Diff electronic differential. The Ferrari
430 Scuderia accelerates from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.6 seconds,[17] with a top speed of 319 km/h
(198 mph).[18]

Although the 430 Scuderia was not available with a manual transmission, a Texas-based tuning
company converted a 430 Scuderia to a manual transmission using factory parts from Ferrari thus
making it the only example in the world to have a manual transmission.[19][20][21]
Scuderia Spider 16M

To commemorate Ferrari's 16th victory in the Formula 1

Constructor's World Championship in 2008, Ferrari unveiled the
Scuderia Spider 16M at World Finals in Mugello. It is a convertible
version of the 430 Scuderia.

The engine is rated at 510 PS (375 kW; 503 hp) at 8,500 rpm and
471 N⋅m (347 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,250 rpm. The car has a dry weight Scuderia Spider 16M with the 16M
of 1,340 kg (2,954 lb) (80 kg (176 lb) lighter than the F430 Spider) Stripe
and a kerb weight of 1,440 kg (3,175 lb). The chassis was stiffened to
cope with the extra performance available and the car featured many
carbon fibre parts and weight saving measures as standard such as lightened front and rear bumpers.
Unique 5-spoke forged wheels were specifically produced for the 16M and helped to considerably reduce
unsprung weight with larger front brakes and calipers added for extra stopping power (also featured on
430 Scuderia). It accelerates from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds, with a top speed of 315 km/h
(196 mph).[22]

499 cars were produced beginning early 2009 and all were pre-sold to select clients.[23]

Special Editions

F430 Spider Bio Fuel

A version of the F430 Spider that runs on ethanol, called the F430 Spider Bio Fuel, was on display at the
2008 Detroit Auto Show.[24] It had the same 4.3 litre V8 engine as the standard car, producing 500 hp
(373 kW), with a 4% increase in torque and with 5% less carbon dioxide emissions than the standard
F430 Spider.[24]

SP1

The F430-based Ferrari SP1 (Special Project Number 1), was the first one-off special produced by the
Ferrari Portfolio Program. The body was designed by former Pininfarina designer Leonardo Fioravanti,
at the behest of Junichiro Hiramatsu, a Japanese businessman who was the former president of the
Ferrari Club of Japan and an avid collector; he had admired Fioravanti's 1998 F100 prototype.[25]

Racing

F430 Challenge

The F430 Challenge is the track version of the F430, designed for the Ferrari Challenge. The engine
remained untouched but the vehicle's weight was reduced, resulting in a top speed of 325 km/h
(202 mph). The production model was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2005.

F430 GTC
 Built since 2006 by Ferrari
Corse Clienti department in
collaboration with
Michelotto Automobili, the
F430 GTC is a racing car
designed to compete in
international GT2 class
competition, such as in the
American Le Mans Series,
Ferrari F430 Challenge at the
Macau Gran Prix event
Le Mans Series, and FIA GT
Championship. F430 GTCs
NAC's F430 GTC at the 2011 Pokka GT
also compete at the 24
Summer Special
Hours of Le Mans. The GTC was the fastest and most developed
racing version of the F430.

In FIA GT2 championship, in order to render the car performances more uniform, the cars are forced to
run with a specific minimum weight and with an engine restrictor that depends on the engine
displacement.[26] Hence Ferrari destroked the 4.3 L V8 engine to 4.0 L in order to compete in the 3.8–
4.0 L class in GT2 class racing, which is allowed to race with a minimum weight of 1,100 kg
(2,425 lb).[26] In this race configuration, the engine produces somewhat less power (445 PS (327 kW;
439 hp)) and by using the 4.0 L engine, the minimum weight of the F430 would increase by 50 kg
(110 lb).[26] but this is compensated by the reduced weight of the car, which yields a better power-to-
weight ratio.

The F430 GTCs won their class championships in the ALMS and FIA GT, as well as scoring class wins at
the 2007,[27] 2009 and 2010 12 Hours of Sebring, at the 2008 and 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans and at the
2008 and 2009 Petit Le Mans.

F430 GT3

Originally based on the F430 Challenge, the F430 GT3 is a

specialised racing car developed in 2006 by JMB Racing for the FIA
GT3 European Championship and other national GT championships
such as British GT and FFSA GT. It is mechanically similar to the
F430 Challenge but has better-developed aerodynamics and more
power.

Ferrari F430 GT3 The car uses the same 4.3 L V8 engine, tuned to produce 550 hp
(410 kW; 558 PS), making the GT3 more powerful than its GT2
counterpart. However, due to the GT3 regulations stating that the
car must have a power-to-weight ratio of around 2.6 kg/hp, the car weighs 1,219 kg (2,687 lb) in race
trim (driver and fuel excluded),[28] which is roughly 119 kg (262 lb) more than the GT2 spec car. Despite
the higher power, it is significantly slower than the GT2 version; for example, in the 2007 Spa 24 Hours
endurance race, in which both models were entered, the GT3 spec vehicles' best qualification time was
around 8 seconds slower per lap than that set by the GT2 spec vehicle.

430 GT3 Scuderia

Developed by Kessel Racing for the 2009 season, the 430 GT3 Scuderia is the successor of the previous
F430 GT3.
Recall
In February 2009, Ferrari recalled about 2,000 (2005–2007) F430 Spiders in the U.S., due to the risk
that heat from the engine could cause the convertible top's hydraulic hoses to fracture and leak
flammable fluid onto the engine, resulting in a fire.[29]

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