Buyers of the Ferrari F430 are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The F430 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ferrari line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2008 model is no exception. The Ferrari F430 falls into the convertible for the family category. People who purchase the F430 have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Engine Performance

The F430 Spider 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.

The F430 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

F430 Spider Statistics

The dimensions of the F430 Spider are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was an industry-high price, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 F430 is a Bosch ME-7 design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The 2008 F430 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.

In Summary

The 2007 model began the promise of the Ferrari F430. The 2008 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 Spider will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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