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2005 Ferrari F430 Spider
Ferrari's new F430 Spider includes a number of important technical features
which give hints of the cars F1 pedigree, starting with the innovative
electronic differential - first developed by the racing division for the
Scuderias all-conquering F1 cars which improves traction and road holding
under all conditions. The Spider also features the steering wheel-mounted commutator switch, known to the Scuderias drivers as the manettino, which
allows the cars set-up to be adjusted easily and quickly. (continued below)
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The Ferrari F430 Spider Unveiled
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| Source: Ferrari | Published: Wed Oct 05, 2005 |
(continued from above)
Formula 1 is again the inspiration for the development of
Ferrari's road cars. Designed by Pininfarina, the F430 Spider's sinuous
lines, in fact, were fine-tuned using state-of-the-art computer aerodynamics
simulation program usually employed exclusively by the F1 team.
The F430 Spider's shape is the result of lengthy testing and features a
pronounced nolder which is integrated into the end of the engine cover, new
bigger rear air intakes that emphasize the car's muscular stance, and a new rear
valance that incorporates a diffuser of competition derivation. The engine
itself is attractively set below a glass cover.
Just like the berlinetta, the new Spider incorporates two elliptical air intakes
that feed the front radiators. The shape of the intakes is inspired by Ferrari's
racing cars from the 1961 season, especially the 156 F1 which Phil Hill drove to
that year's F1 Championship title. The spoiler that joins the two intakes at
their bottom edge is highly effective in directing the central air flow towards
the flat underbody.
Ferrari F430 Spider: Review (2/2)
| Specifications |
| Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
| Powertrain |
| Type |
V8 |
| Displacement |
263 cu in (4310 cc) |
| Power |
490 hp @
8500 RPM |
| Torque |
343 lb-ft @
5250 RPM |
| Redline |
n/a |
| Driveline |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Transmission |
6 Speed Automatic |
| Brakes & Tires |
| Brakes Front - Rear |
Ventilated Disc - Ventilated Disc |
| Tire Size Front - Rear |
225/35
ZR19 - 285/35 ZR19 |
| Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
| Length |
177.6 in |
| Width |
75.7 in |
| Height |
48.6 in |
| Curb Weight |
3351 lbs |
| Performance |
| 0-60 |
4 s |
| 1/4 Mile |
n/a |
| 60-0 Braking |
n/a |
| Top Speed |
> 193 mph |
| Fuel Economy |
| EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
n/a |
| Origin & Price |
| Origin |
Italy |
| Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
$198,667 |
