The F430 is derived from a long line of attractive, mid-engined V8 Ferraris, and for 2009, it continues to be available as either a coupe or a soft-top Spider. Both the standard F430 coupe and the Spider are powered by a 4.3L V8 engine delivering 490 hp at 8,500 rpm, with 343 ft-lb of torque at 5,250 rpm. Such power scoots the F430 to 62 mph in only four seconds and on to a top speed of 191 mph. The sportier Scuderia model ups the power output to 503 hp, and sheds about half a second in getting to 62 mph.The E-diff electronic differential helps to optimize traction during cornering and is derived from Ferrari's expertise in Formula One racing. The F430 also offers powerful anti-lock brakes with cross-drilled rotors. An electronic stability control system is also offered that includes several modes that are selectable through a switch on the steering wheel. The system changes the stability control's behavior depending on the conditions. A "race" mode allows enthusiastic driving while maintaining the most minimal amount of electronic interference. The Scuderia goes a step further and integrates E-diff with F1-Trac traction control, which improves acceleration out of corners by 40 percent.
A 6-speed manual transmission is standard on the F430, but an F1-style 6-speed sequential manual transmission is optional. The sequential gearbox includes paddles alongside the steering wheel and can shift faster than the most skilled drivers-in about 150 milliseconds-and also blip the throttle to match revs during downshifts. On the Scuderia, the transmission is tuned to provide shifts even faster -- just 60 milliseconds.
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