Ferrari F430 Spider (2005)

Ferrari F430 Spider (2005)

Ferrari F430 Spider (2005)

Ferrari F430 Spider (2005)

Ferrari F430 Spider (2005)

Ferrari F430 Spider (2005)

The Ferrari F430 Spider is powered by 490 hp, 4,308cc, 90° V8 engine, which is capable of pushing the car to a top speed of over 310 km/h (over 193 mph) and covering the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint in just 4.1 seconds. This lightweight and highly compact power unit produces a specific output of 114 hp per litre with a weight-to-power ratio of 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs) per horsepower (dry weight).

Ferrari F430 Spider includes a number of important technical features which give hints of the car's F1 pedigree, starting with the innovative electronic differential - first developed by the racing division for the Scuderia's all-conquering F1 cars ' which improves traction and roadholding under all conditions. Just like the Ferrari F430 Coupe, the Ferrari F430 Spider features the steering wheel-mounted commutator switch, known to the Scuderia's drivers as the 'manettino', which allows the car's set-up to be adjusted easily and quickly.

Formula 1 is thus again the inspiration for the development of the company's road cars. Designed by Pininfarina, the Ferrari F430 Spider's sinuous lines, in fact, were fine-tuned using state-of-the-art computer aerodynamics simulation programmes usually employed exclusively by the F1 team.