The F430's interior has been re-designed for improved driver ergonomics. The instruments are housed in a new binnacle, and this design together with the layout of the dashboard underlines the care that has gone into grouping all the major controls in front of the driver within easy reach. The same uncompromising approach to driver control was the inspiration behind mounting the starter button and manettino on the steering wheel.
The interior reflects the advanced technology and materials employed in the car's construction, and can be personalised with carbon-fibre or aluminium inserts. The cockpit is noticeably bigger and the already excellent passenger comfort is subsequently increased thanks to a slimmer central tunnel which houses the gear lever turret on the manual version and the F1 console on the paddle-shift version. There is plenty of space behind the rear seats, with a new electrically operated compartment for oddments storage and catch netting to the rear fire wall. The seats have been redesigned for greater lateral containment and the standard electric seats can be substituted by more sporting items with four-point harnesses to order (depending on markets).
The Carrozzeria Scaglietti personalisation programme is Ferrari's way of ensuring that its relationship with each of its clients is absolutely unique. The programme offers F430 owners a range of racing and styling features and personalised finishes so wide that the possible combinations are virtually limitless. A total of 16 bodywork colours, 12 leather colours and eight colours for the carpets are available. The personalisation options are divided into four main areas: Racing and Track, Exteriors and Colours, Interiors and Materials, Equipment and Travel.
The F430 is powered by a new 90� V8 featuring Ferrari's traditionally uncompromising design approach with a flat-plane crank (180� between throws). This is an all-new unit that does not share any components with the 360 Modena's engine. The improvement in terms of performance, weight and reduction of overall dimensions is the result of applying Ferrari's wealth of F1 experience to its road cars.
One of the technical features that sets the F430 apart is the E-Diff or electronic differential. This solution has been used for years in F1 single-seaters and has been continuously developed and refined, effectively transferring massive torque levels to the track under extremely high cornering g-forces. The E-Diff is now standard equipment on the F430 - the first time that a production car has been equipped with such a sophisticated system for high-performance roadholding. On the track, the E-Diff guarantees maximum grip out of bends, eliminating wheel spin.
Just like in Formula 1, the F430 driver can change the set-up of his car using the innovative selector set on the steering wheel. The manettino is a rotary switch that has been adopted directly from racing, where the driver's total commitment to driving requires maximum efficiency and speed in controlling the car's various functions. This switch quickly and simply controls the electronics governing suspension settings, the CST stability and traction control, E-Diff and the change speed of the F1 transmission, as well as the integration between each of these individual functions.

Technical Specification
Overall length	4512 mm
Overall width	1923 mm
Height	1214 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm
Front track	1669 mm
Rear track	1616 mm
Kerb weight	1450 kg
Fuel tank capacity	95 l
Engine
Type	90° V8
Bore/stroke	92x81 mm
Unit displacement	538.5 cc
Total displacement	4308 cc
Compression Ratio	11.3:1
Maximum power	360.3 kW** (490 hp–483 bhp) at 8500 rpm
Maximum torque	465 Nm (343 lbft) at 5250 rpm
Transmission
Six–speed gearbox Manual or F1
Electronics
Control for Stability and Traction (CST)
Electronic Differential (E–DIFF)
Tyres
Front	225/35ZR 19"
Rear	285/35ZR 19"
Performance
Maximum speed over 196 mph
0–62 mph	4.0 s
0–400 m	12.00 s
0–1000 m	21.65 s
Fuel Consumption
Urban	10.5 mpg
Extra–urban	21.2 mpg
Combined	15.4 mpg
CO2 Emission
Combined 420 g/km
Insurance
Insurance Group 20
** For reason of homogeneity, engine power in this brochure is expressed in kW, in accordance with the International System of Units (SI). The brake horse power (bhp) can be calculated as follows 1kW= 1.34 bhp