Ferrari F430 Spider to Debut at Geneva Motor Show

Ferrari’s range of V8-engined sports cars will be joined by the new F430 Spider when it is unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show (March 3-13 2005).

Ferrari’s new drop-top includes a number of important technical features which give hints of the car’s F1 pedigree, starting with the innovative electronic differential (E-diff) - first developed by the racing division for the Scuderia’s all-conquering F1 cars – which improves traction and roadholding under all conditions. The Spider also features the steering wheel-mounted rotary switch, known to the Scuderia’s drivers as the ‘manettino’, which allows the car’s set-up to be adjusted easily and quickly.

Formula 1 is again the inspiration for the development of the company’s road cars. Designed by Pininfarina, the F430 Spider’s sinuous lines, in fact, were fine-tuned using state-of-the-art computer aerodynamics simulation programmes usually employed exclusively by the F1 team.

The F430 Spider’s shape is the result of lengthy testing and features a pronounced rear lip spoiler which is integrated into the end of the engine cover, new bigger rear air intakes that emphasize the car’s muscular stance, and a new rear valance that incorporates a diffuser of competition derivation. The engine itself is attractively set below a glass cover.

Just like the berlinetta, the new Spider incorporates two elliptical air intakes that feed the front radiators. The shape of the intakes is inspired by Ferrari’s racing cars from the 1961 season, especially the 156 F1 which Phil Hill drove to that year’s F1 Championship title. The spoiler that joins the two intakes at their bottom edge is highly effective in directing the central air flow towards the flat underbody.

The F430 Spider boasts a compact, fully automatic electric hood that allows the engine to be seen in all its glory at all times and which, once lowered, takes up relatively little space, despite the uncompromising central-rear engine layout.

The F430 Spider is powered by Ferrari’s new 490 bhp, 4,308 cc 90° V8 which is capable of pushing the car to a top speed of over 193 mph and covering the 0-62 mph sprint in just 4.1 seconds. This lightweight and highly compact power unit produces a specific output of 114 bhp per litre with a weight-to-power ratio of 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) per horsepower (dry weight).

 

This thing is Smoking !!!

 

I think I just lost bladder control. That is easily the most hardcore sex car that's been revealed in many months.

 

I like the grey one, it looks PIMP!

 

Beautiful.

 

i dont think you can ever find a hotter car then this spyder. it's just pure sex.

 

damn how can this be any better, awesome!!!!

the graphite one is just.... sick!

 

Ditto + sphincter control ...

No matter how much I shat myself, though, I'll never afford one.

(I hope I'm wrong about that - but I know I'm not)

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That is a beautiful car. Just incredible.

M.

 

car is sick!!! i like it

 

that car makes me want to lose control...

makes me want to trade in all my cars for it...

makes me want to cry because they're probably all sold out for the next 4 years...

 

Im prob the only one that will say this but I like the old front fascia better. Rest of the car is just pure sex, but I think its the new vents are a little large IMO.

Alex

 

now this ride is pure sex! haha but for some reason I like the 360 modena (#1 on my dream list ) a little better...and graphite one looks really sweet....but i would have to get one in red

 

One of the most beautiful car ever, but IMO the front bumper could look a little better, I don't particularly like the shape of the air dams.

 

i thought pr0n wasn't allowed on clublexus

 

DAMN! that thing looks bad-@ss in anthracite!