At a glance
About this car
The 2008 Ferrari F430 Spider is a striking convertible finished in Yellow with a Black interior. Powered by a 4.3L V8 engine producing 490 horsepower at 8,500 RPM and 343 lb-ft of torque at 5,250 RPM, this rear-wheel-drive model pairs its engine with a 6-Speed Sequential Gear Box transmission. With 40,285 miles on the odometer, the car delivers the open-top driving experience expected from the F430 Spider.
Performance hardware includes an active suspension system with electronic suspension control, driver-adjustable suspension with ride control, and a limited-slip differential. The vehicle rides on 19-inch front wheels measuring 8.5 inches wide and 19-inch rear wheels measuring 11 inches wide, fitted with 225/35ZR19 front tires and 285/35ZR19 rear tires. Fuel capacity is rated at 25 gallons with an estimated 11 city and 16 highway mpg.
Inside, the cabin features automatic climate control, leather seats, push start, and Xenon headlights. The audio system comprises a single-disc in-dash CD player with MP3 playback, four speakers, AM/FM radio, radio data system, and speed-sensitive volume control.
Price vs. market
Strong Value $94,893 (39%) below the median of 89 comparable listings.
- This car
- $149,995
- Median asking
- $244,888
- Comparables
- 89 · 2006–2009
- Median mileage
- 13,334 mi (this car 40,285)
Compared with other active listings of the same model (model years ±2) on Exotics Group. These are dealers' asking prices, not sale prices, and condition, options, mileage and history are not adjusted for.
About the Ferrari F430 Spider
- Production
- 2005–2009
- Est. units built
- 1,866
- Cylinders
- 8
- Powertrain
- Combustion
- Body
- Convertible
The Ferrari F430 Spider, introduced in 2005, is the convertible variant of the F430, produced between 2005 and 2009. As a successor to the Ferrari 360 Spider, approximately 6,000 units of the F430 Spider were manufactured, making it relatively rare among Ferrari models and appealing to exotic car collectors. It features a mid-mounted 4.3-liter V8 engine, delivering 483 horsepower and 343 lb-ft of torque, with a top speed of 193 mph and a 0-60 mph time of around 4.1 seconds. The car was offered with either a 6-speed manual transmission or an F1-style automated manual gearbox, with the latter being more common.
A notable feature is its electronically operated soft-top roof, which folds away in just 20 seconds, combining open-air driving with Ferrari’s signature performance. The F430 Spider also introduced advanced technologies for its time, such as the E-Diff electronic differential and a steering wheel-mounted “manettino” dial for adjusting driving modes. Its historical significance lies in bridging Ferrari’s analog and modern eras, and today, well-maintained examples are seeing appreciating values, especially manual transmission variants. Special editions, like the 16M Scuderia Spider (limited to 499 units), are particularly sought after by collectors for their enhanced performance and exclusivity.
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