Official pics of the new 430 Modena.
Ferrari 430!!!
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That is a beautiful car, it looks a whole lot like the 360 though. If those are official pictures, why are they computer generated? I know they have a prototype, why not show pictures of the actual car?
The Ford GT will still eat it for lunch!
The Ford GT will still eat it for lunch!
Carguy! said:
Til it starts throwing belts, leaking oil, burning anti-freeze......
The Ferrari looks awesome. No initial complaints based on looks of the proto.
These are official drawings or renderings.. but not photos. Why didn't Ferrari release photos?
It looks good, but I am not crazy about the front.
The Ford GT will toast it though.
It looks good, but I am not crazy about the front.
The Ford GT will toast it though.
prova4re said:.....And I put my name on the list for that!.......what the heck was I thinking?
Its just a tweaked 360, the only cool thing on the car is the mirriors.
I think I am going to pass on it, if it looks like that!
Whaaaat Bry? You don't like that?
I love the Mix with the 355 and 360 combined, and a little Enzo.
I may just go broke for this one.
I like it too. The 360 is a beautiful car and it appears Ferrari was able to retain the essence of that beauty for the 430 while adding some nice new styling touches.
The new powerplant reported to be under the hatch sounds pretty impressive as well.
The new powerplant reported to be under the hatch sounds pretty impressive as well.
To my eyes, the shape front intakes ruin the car. All the other intakes and edges are aggressive and well-defined, but the pair of swished eggs in the front look like they belong on an Oldsmobile or some other GM product. The front intakes on the 360 Modena look better.
I like everything except the mirrors...
..and I would prefer this over the FordGT anyday!
..and I would prefer this over the FordGT anyday!
T Bell said:
You think a Ferrari is going to be more reliable than the Ford GT? Good Luck! I will bet money that the Ford GT will be built better than 430, I can't argue that the 430 looks great though.
If I was being given either one it would be a tough call, but for the difference in price and performance I will take the Ford GT all day long.
Reminds me of the Corvette vs NSX debate... 
"for the difference in price and performance"
"for the difference in price and performance"
It's nice, but it's no NSX. 
Really should be called a Ferrari 360 v1.02.
Really should be called a Ferrari 360 v1.02.
The difference is small, but that is normal at Ferrari. The big change is every two generations.
Was the change between 308 and 328 bigger?
Or 348 and 355?
Or the 550 and 575?
Was the change between 308 and 328 bigger?
Or 348 and 355?
Or the 550 and 575?
Wow. The power of this car will be awesome. The Next-gen NSX will need at least 450HP to be competitive --- and A LOT more Torque.
"To achieve performance on par with Lamborghini’s Gallardo, the F430 gets power from a 4.3-liter V8 engine derived from sibling marque Maserati’s Coupe, Spyder and Quattroporte. The Ferrari uses a flat-crank, unique intake manifold and lighter internal parts to churn out 483 hp at 8500 rpm, a significant improvement over the 360 Modena’s 400 hp rating. Just as promising, torque rises from 275 lb-ft to 343 lb-ft at 5250 rpm. Ferrari claims the new car sprints from 0 to 62 mph in 4.0 seconds, a half-second quicker than the old model. Top speed bumps to 196 mph—a 13-mph improvement. Ferrari says it has modified the F1 gearbox’s performance, with shifts taking a scant 0.15 second."
"To achieve performance on par with Lamborghini’s Gallardo, the F430 gets power from a 4.3-liter V8 engine derived from sibling marque Maserati’s Coupe, Spyder and Quattroporte. The Ferrari uses a flat-crank, unique intake manifold and lighter internal parts to churn out 483 hp at 8500 rpm, a significant improvement over the 360 Modena’s 400 hp rating. Just as promising, torque rises from 275 lb-ft to 343 lb-ft at 5250 rpm. Ferrari claims the new car sprints from 0 to 62 mph in 4.0 seconds, a half-second quicker than the old model. Top speed bumps to 196 mph—a 13-mph improvement. Ferrari says it has modified the F1 gearbox’s performance, with shifts taking a scant 0.15 second."
Technical specs given by Maranello...
F430
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Overall length: 4512 mm 176.6 in
Overall width: 1923 mm 75.7 in
Height: 1214 mm 47.8 in
Wheelbase: 2600 mm 102.3 in
Front track: 1669 mm 65.7 in
Rear track: 1616 mm 63.6 in
Kerb weight: 1450 kg 3197 lb
Engine
Type: 90° V8
Bore/stroke: 92 mm x 81 mm 3.50 x 3.03 cu in
Unit displacement: 538.5 cc 32.86 cu in
Total displacement: 4,308 cc 262.89 cu in
Compression ratio: 11.3:1
Maximum power: 360.4 kW (490 CV*) at 8500 rpm
Maximum torque: 465 Nm (47.4 kgm or 343 lbft) at 5250 rpm
Specific horse power: 114 CV*/l
Performance
Maximum speed: >315 km/h > 196 mph
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 4.0 s
F430
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Overall length: 4512 mm 176.6 in
Overall width: 1923 mm 75.7 in
Height: 1214 mm 47.8 in
Wheelbase: 2600 mm 102.3 in
Front track: 1669 mm 65.7 in
Rear track: 1616 mm 63.6 in
Kerb weight: 1450 kg 3197 lb
Engine
Type: 90° V8
Bore/stroke: 92 mm x 81 mm 3.50 x 3.03 cu in
Unit displacement: 538.5 cc 32.86 cu in
Total displacement: 4,308 cc 262.89 cu in
Compression ratio: 11.3:1
Maximum power: 360.4 kW (490 CV*) at 8500 rpm
Maximum torque: 465 Nm (47.4 kgm or 343 lbft) at 5250 rpm
Specific horse power: 114 CV*/l
Performance
Maximum speed: >315 km/h > 196 mph
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 4.0 s
those ARE real photos. Ferrari has had an odd style of post processing with their initial marketing pictures since the mid 90's. Viewing the full res pics it's easy to see that everything is real.
on the subject of the car, the steering wheel looks bad ass!
http://img44.exs.cx/img44/7907/f430-steering-wheel.gif
but the front bumper/air intake are horrible. So are the "Enzo" tail lights...
on the subject of the car, the steering wheel looks bad ass!
http://img44.exs.cx/img44/7907/f430-steering-wheel.gif
but the front bumper/air intake are horrible. So are the "Enzo" tail lights...
These are the photos....they have just been touched up just like your favorite model on the cover of some mag.
Info from italiaspeed.com
24.08.2004 official pictures of the new ferrari f430
Just under one month before the public unveiling at the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile on September 21, Ferrari have launched official studio photography of their F430 'Modena Evoluzione'.
Based on the 360 Modena, the F430 has 70% new components and a 4.3-litre engine. This, together with brutal styling adopted from the Enzo supercar, is set to win back lost ground from the Lamborghini Gallardo.
The F430 is a technical masterpiece, with a new six-speed F1 gearbox called "Impulse". It also comes with a electronic differential, which can be controlled internally by the driver through a knob on the steering wheel.
In accordance with the exterior, the interior has also undergone changes with a new steering wheel and centre consol being the most obvious. Compared to the 360 Modena, the F430's interior has sportier overtones. The steering wheel is more adjustable, whilst the speedometer background is available in yellow or red. The centre console is also available in either aluminium or carbon finish.
With the European version of the car developing 490 bhp, the 1,350 kg (dry weight) F430 has a power-to-weight ratio equal to that of the 360 Challenge Stradale.
Performance is stunning, with the sprint from 0-96 km/h (0-60 mph) taking only 3.95 seconds. 0-160 km/h (0-100 mph) takes 9.20 seconds, whilst 0-242 km/h (0-150 mph) takes 21.4 seconds. The car does the standing quarter mile in 12.8 seconds at 190 km/h (118 mph), whilst the top speed lies at 315 km/h (197 mph). Optional CCM Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes help ensure that this power remains under control.
The new F430 will be priced 4% higher than the outgoing 360 Modena, and first deliveries in Europe are scheduled in late October and the beginning of November 2004. Ferrari plans that the Spider and Challenge versions will debut roughly one year after the launch of the coupe. A Challenge Stradale version remains as yet undecided.
More information and high resolution images will follow shortly.
by James Granger
Here is the hi-res version:
Info from italiaspeed.com
24.08.2004 official pictures of the new ferrari f430
Just under one month before the public unveiling at the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile on September 21, Ferrari have launched official studio photography of their F430 'Modena Evoluzione'.
Based on the 360 Modena, the F430 has 70% new components and a 4.3-litre engine. This, together with brutal styling adopted from the Enzo supercar, is set to win back lost ground from the Lamborghini Gallardo.
The F430 is a technical masterpiece, with a new six-speed F1 gearbox called "Impulse". It also comes with a electronic differential, which can be controlled internally by the driver through a knob on the steering wheel.
In accordance with the exterior, the interior has also undergone changes with a new steering wheel and centre consol being the most obvious. Compared to the 360 Modena, the F430's interior has sportier overtones. The steering wheel is more adjustable, whilst the speedometer background is available in yellow or red. The centre console is also available in either aluminium or carbon finish.
With the European version of the car developing 490 bhp, the 1,350 kg (dry weight) F430 has a power-to-weight ratio equal to that of the 360 Challenge Stradale.
Performance is stunning, with the sprint from 0-96 km/h (0-60 mph) taking only 3.95 seconds. 0-160 km/h (0-100 mph) takes 9.20 seconds, whilst 0-242 km/h (0-150 mph) takes 21.4 seconds. The car does the standing quarter mile in 12.8 seconds at 190 km/h (118 mph), whilst the top speed lies at 315 km/h (197 mph). Optional CCM Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes help ensure that this power remains under control.
The new F430 will be priced 4% higher than the outgoing 360 Modena, and first deliveries in Europe are scheduled in late October and the beginning of November 2004. Ferrari plans that the Spider and Challenge versions will debut roughly one year after the launch of the coupe. A Challenge Stradale version remains as yet undecided.
More information and high resolution images will follow shortly.
by James Granger
Here is the hi-res version:
Somebody wants it silver? 
I agree that they are real photos, they are treated in the same way as the 550 and 575 I posted above...
I agree that they are real photos, they are treated in the same way as the 550 and 575 I posted above...
BTW interesting that seats and wheels are differente from the red one...
White92 said:Let's put your money where you mouth is. Buy me one of each, I'll drive them for a year and then report back with which one is more reliable.
There is a real good chance that I will own both of them, but I think I am going to be doing the testing myself. Thanks for the offer though, you are a real giver!
