Ferrari’s marketing department has pitched with insistence a dry weight of 1250 kg (2753 lb) and, more discretely, a kerb weight of 1350 kg (2973 lb). On Asphalte’s corner scales, the 430 Scuderia comes in at 1421 kg (3130 lb), 42.7% front, 57.3% rear, measured with a full tank gas minus 45 miles of freeway. This represents a mere 53 kg saving over a 2008 F430 with carbon ceramic brakes and sport seats, measured in the same conditions. The weight saving results are not as radical as Ferrari suggests. Efforts were not spared however, with hollow anti-roll bars, titanium springs and wheel nuts, a choiceful use of carbon fiber in the interior and engine compartment, and a rear window in Lexan. The Scuderia remains the lightest in its category, and the figures claimed by Lamborghini for the new Gallardo LP560-4 and Porsche for the 997 GT2 seem resolutely optimistic. We are eager to verify these claims at the next opportunity.
Behind the wheel, the absence of inertia is striking but steering wheel feel is odd, too light and not direct enough to my taste. The car being focused on firmness and precision, it is surprising that Ferrari chose not to fine tune this critical component compared to the F430.
With the 430 Scuderia, Ferrari has brilliantly done the 360 Challenge Stradale trick again. Behind the wheel, the difference with a F430 F1 in sports livery (bucket seats, CCB) is striking. This is by no means a criticism of Ferrari’s base model – it remains one of the best contemporary sports cars – but a testimony to the significant edge brought by the Scuderia. The 50’000 CHF difference in base price are not pocket money, but the difference in driving experience is arguably worth every penny. Against stern german opposition, it is undeniable that Ferrari continues to offer with this car the essence of extreme sports car driving.
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Ferrari 430 Scuderia |
Ferrari F430 F1 |
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 |
Porsche 997 GT2 |
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Engine |
V8 – 4308 cm3 |
V8 – 4308 cm3 |
V10 – 5204 cm3 |
B6 – 3600 cm3 biturbo |
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Pwr to weight (kg/ch) |
2.78 |
3.00 |
2.67* |
2.71* |
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Kerb weight (manuf.) |
1421 (1350) |
1474 (1450) |
(1500) |
(1440) |
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Power (hp/revs) |
510 / 8500 |
490 / 8500 |
560 / 8000 |
530 / 6500 |
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Torque (Nm/revs) |
470 / 5250 |
465 / 5250 |
540 / 6500 |
680 / 2200 |
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Length |
4512 |
4512 |
4345 |
4469 |
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Width |
1923 |
1923 |
1900 |
1852 |
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Height |
1199 |
1214 |
1165 |
1285 |
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Tank |
95L |
95L |
90L |
90L |
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Trunk |
250 L |
250L |
110L |
165L |
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0-100 km/h |
3.6s |
4.0s |
3.7s |
3.7s |
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0-200 km/h |
11.6s |
- |
11.8s |
11.5s |
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0-1000m |
20.9s |
21.6s |
- |
- |
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Max Speed |
320 km/h |
315 km/h |
325 km/h |
329 km/h |
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Front tires |
235/35/19 |
225/35/19 |
235/35/19 |
235/35/19 |
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Rear tires |
285/35/19 |
285/35/19 |
295/30/19 |
325/30/19 |
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Base price (CHF) |
310’000 |
260’000 |
278'500 |
294’000 |
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Base price (USD) |
262'000 |
203'000 |
198'000 |
191'700 |
*based on manufacturer claimed weight
Price of the main options (CHF):
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Base price |
310’000 |
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4 point harness, red or black |
3’600 |
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Carbon door sills |
3’250 |
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Rosso corsa brake calipers |
1’350 |
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Exterior carbon package, front |
6’650 |
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Exterior carbon package, rear |
20’100 |
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Fire extinguisher |
850 |
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Suede upholstery |
5’100 |
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Leather upholstery |
6’150 |
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iPod connection |
1’100 |
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Carbon steering with LED indicator |
3’350 |
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1950-60 Vintage colors |
12’600 |
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Racing stripes |
9’600 |
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Roll cage |
4’150 |
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Colored stitching |
500 |
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Tire pressure monitor |
1’750 |
Our sincere gratitude to Mr. Gino Forgione, Managing Director of Modena Cars in Geneva, as well his entire team for their exceptional welcome and the loan of this 430 Scuderia.
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