Unveiled in 2005, the Ferrari F430 Spider combined Maranello’s race-bred performance with the exhilaration of open-top motoring. As the convertible counterpart to the F430 Berlinetta, the Spider featured the same advanced 4.3-litre naturally aspirated V8, producing 490 bhp and revving to 8,500 rpm, paired with either a 6-speed manual or F1-style paddle-shift transmission. The lightweight aluminium chassis and finely tuned suspension delivered sharp handling and composure, even with the retractable soft-top lowered. Ferrari’s focus on aerodynamic efficiency and performance resulted in a car that retained structural rigidity and high-speed stability, while offering a thrilling, immersive driving experience. The F430 Spider represented the very essence of Ferrari’s mid-engined V8 evolution—blending performance, design, and emotion in a car that remains highly desirable today.
Ferrari F430 Spider Technical Specifications
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | ||
| overall length | 177.6 in | |
| overall width | 75.7 in | |
| height | 48.6 in | |
| wheelbase | 102.4 in | |
| front track | 65.7 in | |
| rear track | 63.6 in | |
| dry weight | 3130 lb* | |
| kerb weight | 3351 lb* | |
| ENGINE | ||
| type | 90° V8 | |
| bore/stroke | 3.62 x 3.19 in | |
| unit displacement | 32.9 cu in | |
| total displacement | 262.9 cu in | |
| compression ratio | 11.3:1 | |
| maximum power | 360.3 kW (490 CV) at 8500 rpm | |
| maximum torque | 465 Nm (343 lbft) at 5250 rpm | |
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| maximum speed | over 193 mph | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 4.1 s | |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION | ||
| combined | 15.2 l/100 km | |
| CO2 Emissions | ||
| combined | 345 g/km | |
| NOTE | ||
| * | European market version | |