At a glance
About this car
The 2005 Ferrari F430 Berlinetta carries a red exterior finish on its two-door coupe body. Its 4.3L V8 DOHC 40V engine drives the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission, with the odometer showing 39,324 miles.
Equipment includes 19-inch 5-twin spoke alloy wheels fitted with performance tires, adaptive suspension, four-wheel independent suspension, front and rear anti-roll bars, and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and traction control. The body features body-color bumpers, a rear spoiler, high-intensity discharge headlights with headlight cleaning, and variably intermittent wipers.
Inside, leather seat trim covers front bucket seats, with power adjustment for both driver and passenger positions. The cabin includes automatic temperature control, a leather steering wheel with sport design, tilt and telescoping adjustment, power windows, power door mirrors, remote keyless entry, and a security system. Audio comes from an AM/FM stereo with CD player, weather band radio, radio data system, and four speakers. Additional items comprise front reading lights, outside temperature display, rear window defroster, passenger vanity mirror, passenger cancellable airbag, dual front impact airbags, panic alarm, driver door bin, and passenger door bin.
About the Ferrari F430
- Production
- 2004–2009
- Est. units built
- 2,921
- Cylinders
- 8
- Powertrain
- Combustion
- Body
- Coupe
The Ferrari F430, produced between 2004 and 2009, is a mid-engine sports car that succeeded the Ferrari 360. Approximately 15,000 units were manufactured during its production run, making it relatively accessible compared to other Ferrari models, though still coveted by exotic car collectors for its performance and design. It was offered in coupe and convertible (Spider) variants, with a later track-focused version, the F430 Scuderia, introduced in 2007, featuring enhanced performance and reduced weight.
Powered by a 4.3-liter V8 engine, the F430 delivers 483 horsepower and 343 lb-ft of torque, achieving 0-60 mph in about 3.6 seconds and a top speed of over 196 mph. The Scuderia variant boosts output to 503 horsepower and shaves 0.3 seconds off the 0-60 time. A key feature is the E-Diff electronic differential, improving handling and traction. For collectors, the F430 holds value due to its position as one of the last naturally aspirated V8 Ferraris before the shift to turbocharging. Values have remained stable, with well-maintained examples and low-mileage Scuderia models often commanding premiums, especially in rare color combinations or with documented service history.
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