Modern Supercars · 2004–2009

F430

Engine

Displacement

4.308 L

Power

490 hp

Gearbox / layout

6MT/F1

Weight

1,500 kg

Top speed

310 km/h

Profile & significance

4.308-liter V8/490 hp, six-speed manual or F1; introduced E-Diff and substantially new engine technology versus the 360. Manual cars now commonly $200,000–$350,000+, F1 cars roughly $110,000–$180,000. Exhaust manifolds, ball joints, F1 pump/clutch, E-Diff hydraulics and sticky controls are recurring specialist checks.

Talking points

4.308-liter V8/490 hp, six-speed manual or F1; introduced E-Diff and substantially new engine technology versus the 360.
Manual cars now commonly $200,000–$350,000+, F1 cars roughly $110,000–$180,000.
Exhaust manifolds, ball joints, F1 pump/clutch, E-Diff hydraulics and sticky controls are recurring specialist checks.

Raw archive entry

F430 Spider 4.308L V8 490 6MT/F1 / MR ≈1,500 >310 undisclosed