Every few decades, the stables of Maranello release an underrated, technologically significant car that introduces important changes to the entire Ferrari model lineup. In the 2000’s, this was the case with the F430, an important car that heralded a new era for the brand.
Sharing the same Alcoa aluminum frame as the prior Ferrari 360, the F430 was improved with better aerodynamics and a hefty, almost 100hp boost from its predecessor. So far, this is what was expected of a new release. While Ferrari had been working with V8’s inherited from the Dino project of the 1960’s, the F430 introduced a brand new engine family, co-developed with Maserati, the F136. It was the dawn of a new era for the Italian car industry, and the end of the manual gearbox in Ferrari models: the F430 was the very last V8 with a three-pedal option.
The ‘Scuderia’ coupe and ‘Scuderia 16M’ convertible models where the street performance version for the F430, made in limited numbers (between 1,500 and 3,000 built), and utilizing Ferrari’s racing technology. Numerous changes helped increase performance past the 500hp barrier, reduce weight by 100kg, and improve shifting speed thanks to a revision of the gearbox software. Engine intake, exhaust and timing were revised to optimize efficiency and squeeze every available horse our of the lineup’s new engine.
This particular example was delivered to Graypaul in August 2006.
Full specification includes:
Rosso Scuderia/Crema with red carpets
Crema leather headlining
Challenge Stradale Alloys
Scuderia Shields
Electric Seats
Navtrak
Rear Parking Sensors
Complete with its original books and tools, this example has only covered 29,000 miles with a complete main dealer service history.
Service history:
2007- Graypaul
2008- Graypaul
2010- Graypaul
2011- Graypaul
2012- Graypaul
2013- Meridien
2014- Lancaster
2015- Graypaul
2016- Maranello
2017- Maranello
2018- Maranello
2019- Maranello
2020- Maranello
2021- Maranello
2023- Foskers
Available now for viewing at our Brands Hatch Showroom, addtional photos and walk-around video on request.