2007 Ferrari F430
| MSRP: | $173,079 - $201,213 |
| Invoice: | Not Listed |
| Total: | 58 reviews |
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| Excellent | 50 reviews | |
| Very Good | 6 reviews | |
| Average | 0 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 2 reviews |
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CarGurus' Review
In 2005, the Ferrari F430 succeeded the Italian automobile manufacturer's most popular model, the 360 Modena. Perhaps more than its siblings, the F430 directly inherits technology from Ferrari's Formula 1 racing experience.
The heart of the beast beats through 4.3 liters of aluminum V8. The engine improves over the Modena's in terms of weight, performance, and reduction of overall dimensions. Ferrari says it produces 483 bhp with an 8,500 rpm redline and claims its lighter, more powerful engine pushes the F430 coupe from 0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds, reaching a top speed of just over 195 mph. One prominent automotive publication, however, observed 3.5 seconds from 0 to 60 and a sizzling 11.7-second/120.1-mph quarter-mile blast.
Armed with the incredibly expensive ($14,300) Formula 1 carbon ceramic disc brakes option, the F430 can race all day and still pull off stopping distances from 60 and 80 mph in 113 and 192 ft., respectively, which are within 5 ft. of the Enzo supercar's.
More Formula 1 technology shows up in the E-Diff or electronic differential, which uses a system of hydraulic clutches and electronics to efficiently handle high levels of torque under extreme cornering g-forces. Offered as standard on the F430, this is a production-car first. The E-Diff greatly improves road holding by eliminating wheel spin during vigorous cornering.
A traditional six-speed manual transmission or the more popular F1 paddle-shift sequential manual unit with an automatic mode provides gearing. Those F1 shifts can be easy or Formula 1-like (150 milliseconds per complete shift), depending on the setting of another bit of racing technology that lands on the F430's steering wheel - the manettino, or as one reviewer called it, "a mood lever." There are five settings for driving modes/moods: snow, low traction, sport, race, or CST (which turns off stability and traction controls). This small rotary switch controls shift speeds, shock valving, traction and yaw-control intervention levels, the twin exhaust bypass valves' rpm levels, and the E-Diff interaction.
Both a technological and artistic masterpiece, the F430 represents Ferrari's race engineering in street form - a worthy successor to the 360 Modena.
Reviews you can trust
| Excellent | 50 reviews | |
| Very Good | 6 reviews | |
| Average | 0 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 2 reviews |
“Don't Pass It Up, If Possible”
Incredible performance that brings an experience that you will never forget. Kind of like when you had that first girlfriend. It's an all in 1 car, with engineering that would exceed one's wildest dre... More
“Fantastic Ferrari”
it's small, but it is a racecar for the road, with great feel from the wheel and looks to kill. it is very exspencive to own, but good resale, and friendly service men. the badge is nice too. defental... More
“F430”
i love this car even though this model is a lot more then the normal F430 the performance is amazing from this car's V8 this caris very very good fun to drive when you get it side ways you can contro... More
“Fun Little Track Car.”
Not my car- I was instructing for the Ferrari distributor in China. The 2nd set of pics was my drive in the Minardi F1 car a few years back. It was powered by a Cosworth V10 and had a 6 speed manual ... More
“Why Do I Want A F430 Spider?”
This car is probably one of the best looking supercars on the planet. It has exceptional performance, and can out beat those cars on the same level as it. The designer pulled out all the stops in maki... More
Gas mileage with this car was poor, even with a light foot on the pedal and ginger use of the turbo. If I got mileage in the high-teens, it was a good day. Repairs were costly and far too frequent. Th... More
“Awesome”
Performance: was insane! Appearance: people couldnt keep they're eyes off me Fun: If you like luxurious, pristeen, quick ferrari's, then youd love it. It definitely is the best car ive ever driven. Pr... More
“Good Car”
this car is really built as light weight it can but if we change normal parts into carbon parts then the car woll be good but i am worried about the power weight ratio this car is fun to drive just wi... More
“Its An Italian Stallion..plain Down”
i like it how...dats y i bort it...its blacked out with black rims, burnt orange interior, custom rims, the leather on the inside is done by D & G.... More
“Scarlet Fever”
It's got a wonderful V8 that goes all the way to 8000rpm producing 480 bhp. It's body shell is made of carbonfibre that is one of the most lightest and toughest material. Well this is a racingc car a... More
2007 Ferrari F430 Trims
| MSRP: | $173,079 |
| Invoice: | Not Listed |
| MSRP: | $173,079 |
| Invoice: | Not Listed |
| MSRP: | $201,213 |
| Invoice: | Not Listed |
2007 Ferrari F430 Articles from Around the Web
- autos.yahoo.com — User reviews... More
- www.forbesautos.com — An enthusiastic test drive article that also considers if this is the right car for you!... More
- www.rsportscars.com — A nicely laid out article clearly detailing the various components of the F430. More
- www.caranddriver.com — A comparison test among the Corvette Z06, Porsche Turbo, and F430 in which the Ferrari wins it in a walk, or is that a drive, or a song?... More
- www.roadandtrack.com — A fine in-depth article by Douglas Kott that gives the technological background and first driving impressions of the car. More
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