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Ferrari F430 Coupe F1

by: Avy Nosh

Posted on: Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 at 2:17 pm by: Avy Nosh
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The success of the Ferrari F430 Coupe F1 is credited to its creator’s superb ability to transfer technology from a Formula 1 level machine to a street level car.

The average connoisseur will definitely fall for the obvious features of the Ferrari F430 Coupe F1 like its metallic sheen, the gleaming alloy gear head, the luxurious leather on the seats, doors and console panel, and the Bi-Xenon headlights that come with projector lenses.

Techno-minded fans will be surprised and pleased by the adaptations of the Formula 1 controls carefully tailored to make the F430 Coupe F1 street speedster, two of which demand special mention:

The E-differential

This system detects real-time steering angle, accelerator pedal angle, wheel speeds and the yaw, to decide the amount of differential to be applied. This automatic adjustment to suit curves means hassle free stable turns. The opposite takes place when the car comes out of the curves. One can only marvel at the speed and accuracy of the sensors that trigger the system.

The Manettino

This management program is located on the steering wheel with five selector modes to suit speed, stability and traction to the driving conditions. At the minimum control level, suitable for highly skilled drivers, only the automatic breaking system, electronic break distribution and the E-differential controls are working.

When you go to the showroom to buy a Ferrari F430 Coupe F1, always remember you are on hallowed ground. Just about every conceivable luxury listed as optional elsewhere comes standard in a Ferrari.

SPECIFICATIONS

CLASS
2-Door Coupe, F1-based

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Weights: 3197 lbs
Length /Width/Height: 177.6 in x 75.7 in x 47.8 in
Head/Leg/Shoulder room: 37.8 in X 46.0 in X 56.3 in

ENGINE
Position: Mid-engine
Drive-trains: double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylinder: 8, Valves: 32 (4 valves/cylinder)
Displacement: 4,308 cc (4.3 L)
Bore: 92 mm
Stroke: 81mm
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Fuel feed: Multi-point injection fuel system
Premium unleaded fuel

PERFORMANCE
Power: 483 hp @ 8500 rpm
Torque: 343 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Weight to power: 6.6 lb/hp
Fuel economy (city/highway): 11/16 mpg

ACCELERATION
0-60 3.8 sec
0-100 8.6 sec
14 mile 11.6 sec @ 126.2 mph

TRANSMISSION
6-speed automatic
6-speed manual trans-axle

SUSPENSION
Front & Rear: Wishbone, independent, coil springs
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

BRAKES
Front & Rear: ventilated composite discs, ABS
Braking distance: 60-0 mph=100 ft, 100-0 mph=278 ft

SAFETY
Four-wheel ABS & rear differential lock
Electronic control of brake distribution, ABS & throttle management
Immobilizer & rear limited-slip differential
Stability & traction controls
Airbags: Dual front, transferable on the passenger side

WHEELS
Wheels Aluminum cast: Front = 19 x 7.5 in, Rear = 19 x 10.0 in
Tires: Front = 225/35ZR19 84Y, Rear = 285/35ZR19 99Y