Ferrari F430

Ferrari F430 — a true legend of the 2000s, powered by a naturally aspirated 4.3-liter V8 producing 490 horsepower!!!

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The Ferrari F430 is a genuine supercar created by Pininfarina in collaboration with Ferrari’s head of design. Its styling builds upon the foundation of the 360 Modena while incorporating distinctive engineering elements. The result is the F430’s iconic dual front air intakes, which channel air to large radiators that effectively cool the powerful engine. Notably, the shape of these air intakes was inspired by the Ferrari 156 F1, driven by Phil Hill to victory in the 1961 Formula 1 World Championship.

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From the side, the car features large vents ahead of the front wheels that release hot air from the radiators, while the large air intakes above the rear wheel arches feed fresh air directly into the powerful V8 engine.

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At the rear, the design draws heavy inspiration from the Ferrari Enzo, with protruding round taillights and a central air outlet featuring the chrome Prancing Horse emblem, both borrowed from the Enzo’s design language. This is complemented by a sculpted rear diffuser seamlessly integrated into the bumper and flanked by four round exhaust tips.

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With aerodynamics as a primary focus, the Ferrari F430 generates approximately 50% more downforce than the 360 Modena. At 200 km/h, it produces 45 kg more downforce, and at 300 km/h, the difference increases to 85 kg, resulting in a total of 280 kg of downforce.

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Inside, the cabin is distinctly driver-focused, with controls positioned for intuitive access. A standout feature is the yellow-faced tachometer, accompanied by a small display showing gear position. The engine start button is mounted directly on the steering wheel, alongside the Manettino switch, inspired by Formula 1 race cars, allowing the driver to quickly adjust the vehicle’s driving modes.

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The F430 is powered by an entirely new V8 engine, sharing no components with the 360 Modena’s engine. Drawing heavily from Ferrari’s extensive Formula 1 racing experience, engineers increased displacement by 20%, from 3.6 liters to 4.3 liters, while engine weight increased by only 4 kilograms. Performance improved dramatically, with torque rising by 25% to 465 Nm at 5,250 rpm, 80% of which is available from just 3,500 rpm, while maximum power increased by 23% to 490 horsepower at 8,500 rpm.

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The example shown here is equipped with the F1 automated manual transmission, enabling acceleration from 0–100 km/h in just 4.0 seconds, with a top speed exceeding 315 km/h—an outstanding figure for a supercar of its era.