Ferrari F430 Spider (F131) Convertible (2004-2009)
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Ferrari F430 Spider (Type F131) is a high-performance mid-size convertible sports car in production from 2004 to 2009. It was powered by a F136 naturally-aspirated V8 engine that displaced 4.3 liters. Like the 360 Spider, to which the F430 is an evolution (facelift), the F430 Spider came with either manual or automated manual (F1) transmissions.
Compared to the 360 Spider, the F430 Spider has more elements that can still be found in modern Ferraris in terms of styling. Still, it kept largely the former's curved lines and sensuous design language.
Unfortunately, even though it is a wonderful car, many were optioned with the dated "F1" automated manual transmission. This is a source of letdowns in the used market.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 88% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Sensuous styling
- Improved handling and performance
- Great soundtrack
Cons
- Botchy F1 transmission
- Less coherent in styling
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Specifications
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
250 L / 8.8 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
17.5 L / 18.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
95.0 L / 25.1 gal
Passengers
2
Payload
250 kg / 551 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
225/35, 285/35 R19
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1234 mm / 48.6 in
Size | Length
4512 mm / 177.6 in
Size | Width
1923 mm / 75.7 in
Track Width | Front
1669.0 mm / 65.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1616.0 mm / 63.6 in
Weight
1520.0 kg / 3351.0 lbs
Wheelbase
2600 mm / 102.4 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.9 sec
Fuel Economy
26.9 L/100km / 8.7 MPG (urban) | 13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
310.0 km/h / 192.6 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
F136E
Engine | Bore
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.3 L / 262.9 cu-in / 4308.0 cc
Engine | Power
490.0 hp / 365.4 kW @ 8500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
113.7 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque
465 Nm / 343.0 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Production
Availability
2004 ~ 2009
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