Frankfurt, September 11th 2007 - Ferrari unveiled a new model at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 430 Scuderia is a special series model based on the F430 and developed specifically with the Prancing Horse's sportiest and most passionate clients in mind. The new high performance two-seater Berlinetta is brimming with Formula 1-derived technology and joins the F430 and F430 Spider to complete Ferrari's 8-cylinder model range.
The 430 Scuderia was officially unveiled by Michael Schumacher, who contributed to its development at different stages, further strengthening the link between this new model and Ferrari's Formula 1 single-seaters.
The Frankfurt Show was also chosen as the launch pad for several classic Ferrari colors and heritage-inspired interior trims: the F430 Spider on display featured an ivory livery with chocolate brown Frau leather cabin trim, while the 599 GTB Fiorano sported a dark grey paintwork popular in the 1960s, combined with leather interior trim. The entire range of 10 historic colors, together with the 16 contemporary shades, is available for all models.
Ferrari 430 Scuderia - Specifications and Characteristics
Lightweight, simple and striking with a distinctive engine and exhaust sound: every last detail of the Ferrari 430 Scuderia exudes uncompromising sportiness as a direct result of its close links to the world of racing, which is reflected in the car's name: "Scuderia".
Seven-times World Champion Michael Schumacher was also involved in the car's development, with the result that the most advanced single-seater technology is now available to Ferrari's sportiest and most passionate clients.
With a dry weight of 2775 lb (1250 kg) and 510hp delivered at 8500 rpm by its naturally aspirated 4308cc V8 engine, the 430 Scuderia boasts an extraordinarily low weight-power ratio of just 2.45kg/hp, which allows it to sprint from 0-to-62mph in just 3.6sec. It can also complete a lap at Fiorano in a time comparable to that of the Enzo, the Ferrari that has come to epitomise Maranello's philosophy of transferring F1 content to its road cars.
Thanks to its sophisticated aerodynamics, F1-SuperFast2 gearbox and E-Diff coupled with the sophisticated F1-Trac traction control system, this sporty new mid/rear-engined berlinetta combines ultra-nimble handling with blisteringly fast acceleration. The result? Absolutely superlative driving pleasure both on the road and on the track.
Engine and Engine Sound
The 430 Scuderia's engine is an evolution of the F430's 90 V8 which features a number of modifications to boost its specific power output from 114hp/liter to 118hp/liter.
The inlet ducts and exhaust system have been optimized, most notably through the adoption of the exhaust geometries derived from the F430 Challenge and the use of carbon-fiber on the intake manifold and for the filter housing to aid weight reduction.
Thanks to Ferrari's Formula 1 experience, the 430 Scuderia's ignition system boasts special coils and, for the first time on a market-targeted car, a dedicated CPU capable of monitoring the ionizing currents generated inside the combustion chamber between the spark plug electrodes. This means that every single sparking detonation is detected for every cylinder and sparking is faster and more accurate across the board.
The 430 Scuderia's compression ratio has also been increased to 11.88:1, thanks in part to a new piston design.
Particular attention was paid to achieving just the right sound from the engine and the exhaust, since this has always been one of the trademarks of every Prancing Horse.
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