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    Ferrari F430 2004-2009

    Unveiled today, August 24, 2004 (my birthday, I think they should give me one for free)

    Ferrari F430

    Maranello, 24 August 2004 – 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.

    The car will be officially presented during the Paris Motor show in September 2004.

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    F430

    Technical Specifications



    Dimensions

    Overall length: 4512 mm 176.6 in

    Overall width: 1923 mm 75.7 in

    Height: 1214 mm 47.8 in

    Wheelbase: 2600 mm 102.3 in

    Front track: 1669 mm 65.7 in

    Rear track: 1616 mm 63.6 in

    Kerb weight: 1450 kg 3197 lb



    Engine

    Type: 90° V8

    Bore/stroke: 92 mm x 81 mm 3.50 x 3.03 cu in

    Unit displacement: 538.5 cc 32.86 cu in

    Total displacement: 4,308 cc 262.89 cu in

    Compression ratio: 11.3:1

    Maximum power: 360.4 kW (490 CV*) at 8500 rpm

    Maximum torque: 465 Nm (47.4 kgm or 343 lbft) at 5250 rpm

    Specific horse power: 114 CV*/l

    Performance

    Maximum speed: >315 km/h > 196 mph

    0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 4.0 s

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    pics 1 through 4
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    pics 5 through 8... all they've got - for now...
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    Just a quick question nopassn, does this mean that the "normal" 6 speed manual will no longer be offered? I would hate to think that from now on, Ferrari will only offer the F1 tansmition. Call me a purist or even old fashioned, but I love fully manual cars.
    "NEVER ALLOW SOMEONE TO BE YOUR PRIORITY, WHILE ALLOWING YOURSELF TO BE THEIR OPTION"

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    Quote Originally Posted by taz_rocks_miami
    Just a quick question nopassn, does this mean that the "normal" 6 speed manual will no longer be offered? I would hate to think that from now on, Ferrari will only offer the F1 tansmition. Call me a purist or even old fashioned, but I love fully manual cars.
    I have no idea, as the press release is all the information provided thus far... I would imagine that the 6 speed will be standard and the F1 tranny will be optional...

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    Quote Originally Posted by nopassn
    I have no idea, as the press release is all the information provided thus far... I would imagine that the 6 speed will be standard and the F1 tranny will be optional...
    Ok, thanks nopassn. And happy birthday by the way!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by taz_rocks_miami
    Ok, thanks nopassn. And happy birthday by the way!!
    thanks

    I assume that once it the pricing and such it released they will have all the details and options listed too... when i see it, I'll update this thread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nopassn
    I have no idea, as the press release is all the information provided thus far... I would imagine that the 6 speed will be standard and the F1 tranny will be optional...
    i stole UK Cars scan of autocar, and it says that the 6 speed manual WILL BE STANDARD, while the F1 tranny is optional

    here's the scan, and i circled the section used.
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    Happy birthday!

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    here are some new pics of the F430 in silver - what a great car! look HERE for all Pics in a very big size

    the silver F430:
    F430 Silver Front
    F430 Silver Back
    F430 Silver Front 2
    F430 Silver Front Near
    Come in and find out: http://ravenf430.ra.funpic.de/

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    Quote Originally Posted by Colin17
    here are some new pics of the F430 in silver - what a great car! look HERE for all Pics in a very big size

    the silver F430:
    F430 Silver Front
    F430 Silver Back
    F430 Silver Front 2
    F430 Silver Front Near
    Damn you, you beat me to it. I was just about to post the silver pictures.
    Anyways, great car. I can't wait to see the convertible. Just simply beautiful.
    "To control 800 horsepower relying just on arm muscles and foot sensitivity can turn out to be a dangerous exercise."
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    Just a reminder to nopassn and everyone else i was the first to post pics of the 430 http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum...ead.php?t=6698
    My Photography robneill.deviantart.com

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