Ferrari 430 Scuderia - model information

Einleitung

430 Scuderia

Design

The concept of the 430 Scuderia was based on enhanced performance and dynamics so the basic design of the F430 was honed to improve the aerodynamics without increasing drag. Ferrari’s engineers worked to increase downforce, adopting a more pronounced profile of the lower bumper’s leading edge, a new central lower flap, more angular front air intakes in the bumper and wider-meshed grilles. At the rear, the gain in downforce over the front axle is balanced by a more prominent nolder on the leading edge of the tail, and a completely re-designed rear diffuser.

In this configuration, the 430 Scuderia’s bodywork generates 75 kg (165 lbs) of downforce at 150 km/h (93 mph) and over 300 kg (660 lbs) at maximum speed.

The 430 Scuderia sits 15 mm (0.7 in) lower than the F430 and features new sills with larger air intakes to the engine compartment. Other changes involve new 10-spoke alloy wheels, carbon-fibre wing mirrors and a new rear bumper with high exhaust tailpipes as seen on the Ferrari Challenge racing version of the F430.

Technische Eigenschaften

The 430 Scuderia’s engine is a development of the F430’s 4308 cc 90 V8. Power has been increased from 490 to 510 hp, while torque has also been improved across the rev range, with an increase of up to 10 per cent at low and medium revs, and up to 4 per cent from 6000 to 8500 rpm. 80 per cent of torque is already on tap at 3000 rpm.

The latest F1 Superfast 2 software is employed for the 430 Scuderia’s electro-hydraulic F1 gearbox. It is thus the road-going Ferrari with the fastest change time ever, with the entire gearchange operation – which in Ferrari parlance means the time power is removed then re-applied to the driven wheels, not just the time to change gears – taking just 60 milliseconds. That’s close to F1 times of around 40 ms.

The 430 Scuderia is also the first Ferrari to employ both the innovative electronic differential (E-diff) and F1 Trac. The result of this combination on the track, with the ‘Race’ manettino setting selected, is a 40 per cent increase in acceleration out of corners compared to a traditional traction and stability control system. On the road, and with the ‘Sport’ setting selected, this equates to a 20 per cent increase in acceleration out of corners, with virtually indiscernible intervention of the control systems even in extreme situations.

To match the 430 Scuderia’s superior performance, the engineers equipped the car with the latest carbon-ceramic brakes discs, with massive 398 x 36 mm (15.6 x 1.4 in) front discs with 6-pot forged aluminium callipers, and 350 x 34 mm (13.7 x 1.3 in) rear discs with 4-pot callipers. The Scuderia also features the latest ESP 8.0 CPU which reduces calculation and reaction times by about 15 per cent.

Technische Details

Engine: Rear, Longitudinal, 90 degree V8
Bore and Stroke: 92x81 mm
Unitary Cubic Capacity: 538.5
Total Cubic Capacity: 4308
Valve Gear: Twin Overhead Camshafts
Number of Valves: Four per Cylinder
Compression Ratio: 11.88:1
Ignition: Bosch Motronic ME7 Electrostatic
Coolant: Water
Lubrication: Dry Sump
Maximum Power: 510 bhp at 8500 rpm
Specific Power: 118.4 bhp/ litre
Transmission: Rear Wheel Drive
Clutch: Single Dry Disc
Gearbox: en Bloc with Engine, Six Gears
and Reverse, F1
Body: Two Seater Coupe
Chassis: Aluminium Space Frame
Front Suspension: Independent, Double
Wishbones, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar, Gas Dampers
Rear Suspension: Independent, Double
Wishbones, Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar, Gas Dampers
Brakes: Disc
Steering: Rack and Pinion
Fuel Tank: 95 litres
Front Tyres: 235/35 ZR 19
Rear Tyres: 285/35 ZR 19
Wheelbase: 2600 mm
Front Track: 1669 mm
Rear Track: 1616 mm
Length: 4512 mm
Width: 1923 mm
Height: 1199 mm
Kerb Weight: 1350 kg
Top Speed: over 198 mph

Interieur

Contributing to the 430 Scuderia’s class-leading power-to-weight ratio is a typically sporting and Spartan interior. Weight has been saved by using specific materials, from the grippy, standard technical fabric trim for the seats, to the extensive use of carbon-fibre for the main interior fittings, such as the inner door panels, central tunnel and the seats themselves. The latter – known as Super Racing seats - are a development of those used in the Enzo, with a carbon-fibre shell and manual adjustments, and come in three sizes.

Additional weight has been saved by reducing the sound-proofing material (albeit without reducing acoustic comfort) and by removing the carpeting – the floor is now in aluminium, with parts of the underlying aluminium chassis visible.

The instrument display has new graphics and the steering-wheel mounted paddles come in carbon-fibre as standard.

Along with the other models in the range, the 430 Scuderia benefits from a wide range of personalisation options from the Carrozzeria Scaglietti programme, with special focus on the Racing and Track area.