I'm not sure if it is ok to put this thread in here or not, if not please move it... Here is the press release, I will follow it up with the media pics that were release too... 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 Ferraris 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 Scuderias 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. The UK price and specification for the F430 will be announced prior to its UK launch in 2005.
Technical specs given by Maranello... 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
sorry for the delay - I had to scale all the pics WAY down to get them to upload here... does anyone know how I can get pics larger than 640x480 to upload??? here are the small ones for now anyway... Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
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Ahhh, that would explain why I can't post them larger...lol If anyone wants them in hi-res, just let me know. you can just post your email addy in here or email me: [email protected] - I'll be around all day, so I should be able to send them pretty quick...(just don't tell my boss )
"...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 Scuderias drivers as "manettino"), which manages the integrated systems governing vehicle dynamics..."
Here are some others from the Ferrari Owners' Site Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
IMO: front looks GOOD side view looks cluttered rear view looks VERY cluttered & disjointed side mirrors with F430 logo is VERY gay & blingy air scoops mounted on rear haunches look like tacky add-ons
Here's how Ferrari are describing it: Two of these innovations are world firsts for production cars: the electronic differential (E-DIFF) initially developed by Ferrari for its F1 single-seaters but now adapted to the needs of a high performance road car, and the steering wheel-mounted commutator switch (better known to the Scuderias drivers as the manettino) which the driver uses to select the integrated systems governing vehicle dynamics.
Also, check out the seats. They've taken the sport seats and combined them with the regular seats. This thing looks like they took the best of everything
