Ferrari 430 Spider
The F430 Spider joins the F430 Coupe as the latest addition to the new generation
of Ferrari V8-engined sports cars. The Spider boasts all of the F430's stunning
technology, itself the product of a close working relationship with Ferrari's Formula
1 racing division. The track is the prancing horse's finest research and development
arena and the impact of the Scuderia's experience has had a huge influence on the
F430 Spider - the highly innovative aerodynamics, honed to generate special flows
to increase downforce and improve cooling, and the F1 transmission featuring upgraded
software, are just two examples of how Ferrari's technological excellence has been
seamlessly transferred from the track to the road.
Specification
The F430 Spider is powered by the new 90° V8 featuring Ferrari's traditionally uncompromising
design approach with a flat-plane crank (180° between throws). This is an all-new
unit that does not share any components with the 360 Modena's engine. The improvement
in terms of performance, weight and reduction of overall dimensions is the result
of applying Ferrari's wealth of F1 experience to its road cars.
One of the technical features that sets the F430 Spider apart is the E-Diff or electronic
differential. This solution has been used for years in F1 single-seaters and has
been continuously developed and refined, effectively transferring massive torque
levels to the track under extremely high cornering g-forces. The E-Diff is now standard
equipment on the F430 Spider. On the track, the E-Diff guarantees maximum grip out
of bends, eliminating wheel spin.
Just like in Formula 1, the F430 Spider driver can change the set-up of his car
using the innovative selector set on the steering wheel. The manettino is a rotary
switch that has been adopted directly from racing, where the driver's total commitment
to driving requires maximum efficiency and speed in controlling the car's various
functions. This switch quickly and simply controls the electronics governing suspension
settings, the CST stability and traction control, E-Diff and the change speed of
the F1 transmission, as well as the integration between each of these individual
functions.
Technical Specification
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Overall length
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4512 mm
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Overall width
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1923 mm
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Height
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1234 mm
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Wheelbase
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2600 mm
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Front track
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1669 mm
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Rear track
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1616 mm
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Kerb weight
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1520 kg
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Fuel tank capacity
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95 l
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Engine
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Type
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90° V8
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Bore/stroke
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92x81 mm
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Unit displacement
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538.5 cc
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Total displacement
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4308 cc
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Compression Ratio
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11.3:1
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Maximum power
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360.3 kW (490 hp–483 bhp) at 8500 rpm
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Maximum torque
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465 Nm (343 lbft) at 5250 rpm
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Transmission
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Six–speed gearbox
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Manual or F1
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Electronics
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Control for Stability and Traction (CST)
Electronic Differential (E–DIFF)
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Tyres
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Front
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225/35ZR 19"
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Rear
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285/35ZR 19"
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Performance
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Maximum speed
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over 193 mph
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0–62 mph
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4.1 s
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0–400 m
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12.00 s
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0–1000 m
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21.65 s
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Fuel Consumption
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Urban
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10.5 mpg
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Extra–urban
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21.2 mpg
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Combined
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15.4 mpg
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CO2 Emission
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Combined
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420 g/km
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Insurance
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Insurance Group
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20
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