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Ferrari 430 Scuderia
Lightweight, simple and striking with a distinctive engine and exhaust
sound: every last detail of the Ferrari 430 Scuderia exudes
uncompromising sportiness as a direct result of its close links to the
world of racing, which is reflected in the car's name: "Scuderia".
Seven-times World Champion Michael Schumacher was also involved in the
car's development, with the result that the most advanced single-seater
technology is now available to Ferrari's sportiest and most passionate
clients. With a dry weight of 2775 lb (1250 kg) and 510 hp delivered at
8500 rpm by its naturally aspirated 4308 cm3 V8 engine, the Ferrari 430
Scuderia boasts an extraordinarily low weight-power ratio of just 2.45
kg/hp, which allows it to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds.
It can also complete a lap at Fiorano in a time comparable to that of
the Ferrari Enzo, the Ferrari that has come to epitomise Maranello's
philosophy of transferring F1 content to its road cars.
Thanks to its sophisticated aerodynamics, F1-SuperFast2 gearbox and
E-Diff coupled with the sophisticated F1-Trac traction control system,
this sporty new mid-rear engined berlinetta combines ultra-nimble
handling with blisteringly fast acceleration. The result? Absolutely
superlative driving pleasure both on the road and on the track.
ENGINE AND ENGINE SOUND
The Ferrari 430 Scuderia's engine is an evolution of the Ferrari F430's
90° V8 which features a number of modifications to boost its specific
power output from 114 hp/litre to 118 hp/litre. The inlet ducts and
exhaust system have been optimised, most notably through the adoption of
the exhaust geometries derived from the Ferrari F430 Challenge and the
use of carbon-fibre on the intake manifold and for the filter housing to
aid weight reduction.
Thanks to Ferrari's Formula 1 experience, the Ferrari 430 Scuderia's
ignition system boasts special coils and, for the first time on a
market-targeted car, a dedicated CPU capable of monitoring the ionising
currents generated inside the combustion chamber between the spark plug
electrodes. This means that every single sparking detonation is detected
for every cylinder and sparking is faster and more accurate across the
board.
The Ferrari 430 Scuderia's compression ratio has also been increased to
11.88:1, thanks in part to a new piston design.
Particular attention was paid to achieving just the right sound from the
engine and exhaust as this has always been one of the real trademarks of
every Prancing Horse car. Cutting-edge calculation tools were employed
to optimise the Ferrari 430 Scuderia's intake and exhaust systems and
sound damping, with the result that the exhaust and engine sound inside
the cabin is clear, powerful and particularly thrilling in full
acceleration.
F1-SUPERFAST2 GEARBOX
The F1-SuperFast2 is an evolution of the F1 gearbox used on all of
Ferrari's models and reduces gear-shifting times to just 60 ms, the
fastest time of any of the models in the Prancing Horse range, the
lowest overall of any automated-manual gearbox. Significantly, Ferrari
calculates the gear changing time according to the acceleration gap, not
just the time it takes to engage the gear. The various stages are
implemented in parallel (non-sequentially). In the case of the
F1-SuperFast2, genuinely innovative integrated engine and gearbox
management programmes allow the combined disengaging/engaging of the
gears to take place partly in parallel with letting the clutch in and
out.
E-DIFF2: E-DIFF WITH F1-TRAC
The E-Diff2 (which is integrated with the gearbox) is one of the primary
components which clearly demonstrate the Ferrari 430 Scuderia's links to
the track. In use for many years now in Formula 1, it is integrated with
the car's stability control system.
The Ferrari 430 Scuderia is the first high performance road car after
the F430 to sport an electronic differential. Torque is continuously
distributed between the wheels via two sets of friction discs (one for
each driveshaft) controlled by a hydraulic actuator.
The amount of torque actually transmitted to the driven wheels depends
on driving conditions and brings considerable advantages in terms of
performance, direction stability, active safety and handling feedback.
The F1-Trac traction control system, which is also derived from
Ferrari's F1 experience, ensures that even more drivers will be able to
extract the maximum performance from the car, thanks to the exceptional
cornering, safety and stability it offers. Introduced for the first time
on a road car with the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, it is faster and more
precise than a traditional traction control system and optimises
traction by modulating power delivery to help maintain the desired
vehicle trajectory. The system estimates the maximum available grip
thanks to continual monitoring of the relative speed of the wheels.
The integrated E-Diff and F1-Trac systems offers 40% more acceleration
out of corners than a traditional traction and stability control system.
RACING MANETTINO
The manettino has already featured in several of Ferrari's road cars but
the Ferrari 430 Scuderia features the special Racing version which puts
the emphasis firmly on track-specific sporty driving and provides the
driver with even more choice in terms of the car set-up. With this in
mind, the ICE setting available with the F430 has been removed and a new
CT- (Traction Control Off) setting has been introduced. This deactivates
the car's traction control, but unlike the CST position, retains the
safety of the car's stability control system to ensure a level of safety
is maintained.
Another novelty with the Ferrari 430 Scuderia is a button on the centre
console which allows the suspension to be controlled separately from the
predefined manettino strategy. This allows the driver can maintain
maximum performance even on irregular road surfaces.
Michael Schumacher made a particularly valuable contribution to this
area of the car's development. In fact. he and the car development team
worked together to ensure that the Ferrari 430 Scuderia delivers both
exceptional performance and fantastic driving pleasure which is within
reach of non-professional drivers.
BRAKES
The Ferrari 430 Scuderia boasts a specific braking system featuring CCM
(carbon ceramic material) discs with specific dimensions to cope with
the car's increased performance.
The front discs are now 18 mm larger than those on the F430 and are
designed to dissipate the extra heat created by the higher performance
and are even more hard-wearing for greater efficiency. These components,
together with 6-pot calipers, guarantee blistering performance at all
times and, equally importantly, consistently efficient braking during
prolonged track use.
AERODYNAMICS
The Ferrari 430 Scuderia's external styling has been honed to improve
its aerodynamic efficiency by increasing overall downforce whilst still
retaining the same drag values as the Ferrari F430. The aerodynamic
efficiency of the newly-styled rear diffuser has been enhanced by the
addition of a revised profile for spoiler at the rear of the engine
cover and by the large venturis that run from the front wheel houses to
the rear bumpers, achieving the patented "Base Bleed" effect developed
by Ferrari as part of the Ferrari FXX project. The Base Bleed effect has
the double advantage of reducing the pressure in the rear wheel arch,
thereby increasing downforce and lowering drag by blowing the car's
"wake".
Furthermore, the new lower sill profiles ensure a more uniform
distribution of air over the lower parts to ensure uniform distribution
of the vertical load between the front and the rear of the car.
STYLING AND PERSONALISATION
The Ferrari 430 Scuderia's ultra-sporty character and blistering
performance have led to the redesign of many of its exterior and
interior styling features. This was done to give the F430-inspired model
its own strong personality and to further enhance the aerodynamics of
what is a very extreme car. The modifications made to the exterior focus
on increasing downforce. In-depth research went into reducing the car's
weight and has led to extensive use of carbon-fibre, including some of
the bodywork components.
The cabin has been inspired by racing and, once again, the emphasis has
been on weight reduction and using technical materials where possible.
The new "Super Racing" seat boasts an all-carbon-fibre structure and is
available in several different sizes as well as being manually
adjustable, including a recline adjustment for the seat back. The
Carrozzeria Scaglietti Personalisation programme has also been enhanced
to meet the Ferrari 430 Scuderia's specific requirements as well. The
Racing and Track area, in particular, now offers carbonfibre kits for
the Ferrari 430 Scuderia to enhance the message that this is a lean,
track-focused driver's car. The headlamp assembly, engine cover, front
spoiler, side sill kick panels and diffuser are all available in this
high tech material. There is also now a choice of wheel rim colours and
a specially designed carbon-fibre helmet is available to order.
Ferrari 430 Scuderia Technical Specifications
Vehicle dimensions
Overall length: 177.6 in (4512 mm)
Overall width: 75.7 in (1923 mm)
Height: 47.2 in (1199 mm)
Wheelbase: 102.4 in (2600 mm)
Front track: 65.7 in (1669 mm)
Rear track: 63.6 in (1616 mm)
Dry Weight: 2775 lb (1250 kg)
Kerb Weight: 2975 lb (1350 kg)
Weight Distribution: 43% Front, 57% Rear
Boot capacity: 8.83 cu ft (250 l)
Fuel tank capacity: 25.1 US gal (20.9 UK gal) (95 l)
Brakes: Carbon-ceramic; Front 15.6 x 1.4 in (398 X 36 mm), Rear
13.7 x 1.3 in (350 X 34 mm)
Tyres: Front 235/35 19", Rear 285/35 19"
Engine
Type: 90° V8
Bore and Stroke: 3.26 x 3.19 in (92 x 81 mm)
Total displacement: 263 cu in (4308 cm3)
Compression ratio: 11.88:1
Maximum power: 375.4 kW (510 CV) @ 8500 rpm
Specific output: 118.4 CV/litre
Maximum torque: 470 Nm (346.67 lb ft) @ 5250 rpm
Maximum rpm: 8640 rpm (with limiter)
Performance
Acceleration
0-62 mph (0-100 km/h): under 3.6 s
0-124 mph (0-200 km/h): under 11.6 s
0 - 1000 m: 20.9 s
Top Speed: 198 mph (320 km/h)
Dry weight/Power: 5.4 lb/CV (2,45 kg/CV)
Electronic Controls
CST Stability and Traction Control with new traction control
logic F1-Trac integrated with the electronic differential (E-Diff)
Transmission and Gearbox
Electronic differential: E-Diff2 (E-Diff + F1-Trac)
Gearbox: F1, 6-gears + Reverse
Fuel Consumption
Combined: 15.7 l/100 km
CO2 Emissions
Combined: 360 g/km
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