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Specifications • Engine: 4.3-litre V8 • Power: 360kW @ 8500rpm • Torque: 465Nm @ 5250rpm • Transmission: 6sp Seq. Manual Auto-Clutch • 0-100km/h: 4.1 seconds • Max speed: 315km/h • Fuel tank capacity: 95 litres • Fuel type: minimum 95 • Fuel consumption (combined): 18.3-litres/100kms • Weight: 1290kg (Tare Mass) • Built in: Italy • CO2 emissions: 420g/km The F430 bears a strong resemblance to the 360 that it replaces, however it’s a totally different creation. The two front intakes are not only inspired by the 156 F1 car that Phil Hill drove to victory n 1961, but also to cool the carbon-ceramic front brakes. There are several features of the car that show just how scientific the design process was – the air flows in a vector between the twin struts of the wing-mirror, along a groove in the door and neatly into the rear intake cowls. Similarly, another aerodynamic work of genius draws air along the shut-line at the bottom of the doors and into another set of intakes, which service the rear...
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Ferrari 's newest berlinetta, the 430 Scuderia , made its North American debut at last week's auto show inLos Angeles. The Scuderia is the ultimate performance version of the F430 , which already has a respectable 490 hp. The Scuderia offers more performance with its 4.3-liter V-8 engine, tuned in this iteration to produce 20 additional horsepower. With a noticeably low power-to-weight ratio, the F430 Scuderia sprints from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, Ferrari says. According the Maurizio Parlato, President and CEO of Ferrari North America, the new Scuderia has a racing soul that symbolizes the excitement and passion that tifosi expect. We'll hold our breath until they let us drive one - which won't be anytime soon, since only 250 copies of the 430 Scuderia will be available in 2008. © Source: thecarconnection We need your comments below >>
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