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Discussion in 'Challenge/GT Cars/Track' started by forgeahead, Aug 25, 2010.

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  1. forgeahead

    forgeahead F1 Rookie
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    Pardon my ignorance, but what is the difference between a 430 Challenge and a Scuderia?

    TIA

    Ray
     
  2. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
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    F430 Challenge is a race car.

    The Scuderia is a road car, it's the lighweight version of the regular F430 with less weight (-200 pounds) , faster F1 gearbox, more hp (515 hp vs 483 hp ) but it is still a road legal car.

    The Challenge is even lighter, has less HP than the Scud but tuned suspensions for the track, and a completely stripped out interior (No Radio or airbags..).
     
  3. ChalStrad

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    AND A CHALLENGE CAR HAS NONE OF THE ELECTRONIC GIZMOS INCLUDING DIFF THAT THE 430 HAS
     
  4. cwwhk

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    #4 cwwhk, Aug 26, 2010
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    Very true. 430C owners are kind of expected to know how to drive a high performance car, but it's not always the case.

    Other differences also include Lexan instead of glass, center lock instead of 5 stud wheels, roll cage, quick ratio steering rack, slick tires, race compound brake pads, quick disconnect fuel filler receptacles, Magneti Marelli data logger, solid A arm bushings, stiffer springs anti-roll bar and dampers, carbon race seat, 6 point safety harness, electrically activated fire extinguisher system, etc..

    In original factory specs, A 430 Challenge will run circles around a Scuderia depite having less hp.
     
  5. forgeahead

    forgeahead F1 Rookie
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    Thank you for clearing that up for me.
     

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