24.08.2004 The 4.3-litre V8 F430 signals the arrival of a brand new generation of Ferrari 8-cylinder models: official details AND technical specification of the NEW F430

Ferrari issued this short release this morning outlining technical details of the 360 Modena-replacing F430, which will debut at next month's Paris International Motor Show.

Maranello, 24.08.2004: 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.

Ferrari F430 Technical Specifications

Dimensions & Weights

Overall length: 4512mm (176.6in)
Overall width: 1923mm (75.7in)
Height: 1214mm (47.8in)
Wheelbase: 2600mm (102.3in)
Front track: 1669mm (65.7in)
Rear track: 1616mm (63.6in)
Kerb weight: 1450kg (3197lb)

Engine

Type: 90° V8
Bore/stroke: 92mm x 81mm (3.50 x 3.03cu in)
Unit displacement: 538.5cc (32.86cu in)
Total displacement: 4,308cc (262.89cu in)
Compression ratio: 11.3:1
Maximum power: 360.4kW (490 CV) at 8500 rpm
Maximum torque: 465Nm (47.4kgm or 343 lb/ft) at 5250rpm
Specific horse power: 490bhp

Performance

Maximum speed: 315km/h (196mph)
0-100km/h (0-62mph): 4.0secs