Impressions of the Ferrari F430 for 2009
The 2009 Ferrari F430 Base was introduced to compete in the coupe market. There are 3 trim levels for the F430 in 2009: . With two doors and spacious seating for several adults, the rear-wheel drive F430 makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Coupe market, including strong offerings from Lexus.
Under the Hood
The F430 Base is equipped with a Ferrari 4.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The F430 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses 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 listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2009 F430 is a traditional Bosch ME-7, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
The 2009 F430 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.
We Think...
The 2008 model began the promise of the Ferrari F430. The 2009 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ferrari hopes that the F430 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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Tags: 2-Door, Base, Coupe, Ferrari F430, United States market
Good article. At first I felt like I needed to refute your review of the Ferrari F430, but after further reflection I can see your point of view. Perhaps my personal F430 Base is an abberation. What is everyone else’s experiences?