DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/Variable Timing, Variable Intake Tract
Stroke :
81 mm / 3.19 in
Displacement :
4308 cc / 262.9 cu in
Compression Ratio :
11.3:1
Power :
360.2 kw / 483 bhp @ 8500 rpm
BHP / Liter :
112.19 bhp per litre
Torque :
638 nm / 470.6 ft lbs @ 6250 rpm
Redline :
8500
Transmission
Gear type :
6-Speed Manual or F1 Paddle Shift
5th gear ratio :
1.03:1
1st gear ratio :
3.29:1
6th gear ratio :
0.82:1
2nd gear ratio :
2.16:1
7th gear ratio :
-
3rd gear ratio :
1.61:1
Reverse ratio :
N/A
4th gear ratio :
1.27:1
Final drive ratio :
N/A
Chassis & body
Body / Frame :
Aluminum Monocoque
Brake types :
Carbon-Ceramic Discs
Steering :
Rack & Pinion
Front brake size :
380 mm / 15.0 in
Front tires :
N/A
Rear brake size :
N/A
Rear tires :
N/A
Performance
Top speed :
318.7 kph / 198 mph
60-0 braking :
N/A
0-60 mph :
3.9 seconds
Lateral Acceleration :
N/A
0-100 mph :
8.3 seconds
EPA city / Hwy :
N/A
0-¼ mile :
11.9 seconds
Article:
The F430 signals the arrival of a brand new generation of Ferrari 8-cylinder models. This new car takes Ferrari’s extraordinary achievements with aluminium technology, begun with the 360 Modena, to a whole new level, and offers a series of extremely significant innovations directly derived from the Ferrari Formula 1 single-seaters.
Two of these innovations are world firsts for production cars: the electronic differential (E-Diff) and the steering wheel-mounted switch (better known to the Formula 1 Scuderia’s drivers as “manettino”), which manages the integrated systems governing vehicle dynamics.
The other main characteristics of the new F430 are its light, compact 4,300 cc 90° V8 engine, which punches out 490 hp to achieve a specific output of 114 hp/litre, also providing the new Ferrari berlinetta with a weight-to-power ratio of 2.8 kg/hp (dry weight); a braking system with carbon-ceramic discs for optimal efficiency under extreme use (optional); a Formula 1-derived gearbox that cuts gear shifting times down to 150 milliseconds allowing the driver to make the very most of this truly high performance car (0-62 mph acceleration in 4 seconds flat, a top speed in excess of 196 mph); and an aerodynamic design that embodies the very latest competition technologies, specifically the flat underbody and large rear diffuser to increase downforce.
