First Impressions of the Ferrari F430 for 2008
Standard equipment in the F430 for 2007 and 2008 includes the 4.3 liter engine by Ferrari, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 6-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The F430 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the F430 Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the F430 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was an industry-low price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 F430 is a Bosch ME-7 system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 12-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The 2008 F430 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.
We Think...
There are several reasons why the Ferrari F430 Base sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ferrari, specifically a F430.
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