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Ferrari F430

Ferrari's last manual mid-engine V8 family; its 430 Scuderia matched the Enzo at Fiorano.12

Researched October 30, 2026 from 35 sources

Also called

  • baby Enzoevo's cover nickname linked the F430's Enzo-inspired styling with engineering and aerodynamics learned in Grand Prix racing.3
  • the EvoFerrari engineers shortened F131 Evoluzione to this name for the F430, an evolution of the 360 Modena.4

At a glance

0300600
483–503 hpPower
0510
3.1–3.6 s0–60 mph
0175350
299–319 km/hTop speed
0250500
465–471 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,350–1,569 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.257

Engine
4.3 L F136 V8 with a flat-plane crank35
Layout
Longitudinal mid-engine, rear-wheel drive5
Gearbox
6-speed gated manual or F1 automated manual; Scuderia Superfast2 shifts: 60 ms514
Built at
Ferrari factory, Maranello, Italy512
Units built
Estimated 16,750 F430s, 2005–20095

The story

Created to improve the 360's aerodynamics, the F430 wears Frank Stephenson and Pininfarina styling with Enzo-inspired taillights. E-Diff aids traction; the steering-wheel Manettino puts key settings at the driver's fingertips.15

2004: Paris debut with a 483-hp V820042005: Spider debuts with a 20-second roof20052006: Corse Clienti and Michelotto go GT220062007: Schumacher launches the 430 Scuderia20072008: Scuderia tested: 3.1 seconds to 60 mph · Carbon-ceramic brakes become standard · SP1 opens Ferrari's one-off program · 16M salutes the 16th constructors' title20082009: Production ends; the 458 Italia arrives2009 Dino 206 GT: 1967–1969Dino 246 GT/GTS: 1969–1974Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS: 1975–1985Ferrari 328 GTB/GTS (F106): 1985–1989F106Ferrari 348 (F119): 1989–1994F119Ferrari F355 (F129): 1994–1999F129Ferrari 360 (F131): 1999–2004F131Ferrari F430 (F131 Evoluzione): 2004–2009Ferrari 458 Italia: 2009–Ferrari 458 Italia 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones14513181920212223
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YearWhat happened
1967–1969Dino 206 GT
1969–1974Dino 246 GT/GTS
1975–1985Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS
1985–1989Ferrari 328 GTB/GTS (F106)
1989–1994Ferrari 348 (F119)
1994–1999Ferrari F355 (F129)
1999–2004Ferrari 360 (F131)
2004–2009Ferrari F430 (F131 Evoluzione)
2009–Ferrari 458 Italia
2004Paris debut with a 483-hp V8
2005Spider debuts with a 20-second roof
2006Corse Clienti and Michelotto go GT2
2007Schumacher launches the 430 Scuderia
2008Scuderia tested: 3.1 seconds to 60 mph
2008Carbon-ceramic brakes become standard
2008SP1 opens Ferrari's one-off program
200816M salutes the 16th constructors' title
2009Production ends; the 458 Italia arrives
  1. 2004

    Paris debut with a 483-hp V8

    The F430 arrives at the Paris Motor Show in September, bringing a new 4.3 L V8 to Ferrari's junior-car line.156

  2. 2005

    Spider debuts with a 20-second roof

    Geneva brings the F430 Spider. Its canvas roof folds away in 20 seconds, using seven electrohydraulic motors.17

  3. 2006

    Corse Clienti and Michelotto go GT2

    The F430 GT debuts as a Ferrari Corse Clienti–Michelotto collaboration for LM GT2 competition.8

  4. 2007

    Schumacher launches the 430 Scuderia

    The 503-hp special sheds 100 kg, combines E-Diff with F1-Trac and cuts Superfast2 shifts to 60 milliseconds.159

  5. 2008

    Scuderia tested: 3.1 seconds to 60 mph

    The 430 Scuderia also matches the Enzo's 1:25.0 at Fiorano with Michael Schumacher driving.2

  6. 2008

    Carbon-ceramic brakes become standard

    The F430 gains standard carbon-ceramic brakes, starting at assembly number 64741.10

  7. 2008

    SP1 opens Ferrari's one-off program

    Junichiro Hiramatsu's F430-based SP1 wears Fioravanti bodywork: the first car from Ferrari's Special Projects program.511

  8. 2008

    16M salutes the 16th constructors' title

    Unveiled in November, the Scuderia Spider 16M celebrates Ferrari's 16th Formula 1 constructors' title; production is limited to 499.1512

  9. 2009

    Production ends; the 458 Italia arrives

    F430 production runs from 2004 to July 2009. Its successor, the 458 Italia, is unveiled on July 28.513

Every generation

  • Dino 206 GT
    Dino 206 GT1967–1969
  • Dino 246 GT/GTS
    Dino 246 GT/GTS1969–1974
  • Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS
    Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS1975–1985
  • Ferrari 328 GTB/GTS
    F1061985–1989
  • Ferrari 348
    F1191989–1994
  • Ferrari F355
    F1291994–1999
  • Ferrari 360
    F1311999–2004
  • Ferrari F430
    F131 Evoluzione2004–2009
  • Ferrari 458 Italia
    Ferrari 458 Italia

Power over the years

From 483 hp to 503 hp in 3 years.

0200400600 2004200620082010 hp 2004 · 483 hp · F430 Berlinetta2005 · 483 hp · F430 Spider2007 · 503 hp · 430 Scuderia2009 · 503 hp · Scuderia Spider 16M 503 hp 430 Scuderia 483 hp F430 Berlinetta
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YearHorsepowerModel
2004483F430 Berlinetta
2005483F430 Spider
2007503430 Scuderia
2009503Scuderia Spider 16M

Versions

9 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    F430 Berlinetta

    2004–2009

    483 hp
  • F430 Spider

    Standard

    F430 Spider

    2005–2009

    483 hp
  • 430 Scuderia

    Performance

    430 Scuderia

    2007–2009

    503 hp
  • Scuderia Spider 16M

    Limited

    Scuderia Spider 16M

    2009

    503 hp

    499 built

  • F430 Challenge

    Racing

    F430 Challenge

  • F430 GTC (GT2)

    Racing

    F430 GTC (GT2)

    439 hp
  • F430 GT3

    Racing

    F430 GT3

    550 hp

  • Special

    F430 Spider Bio Fuel

    2008

    500 hp
  • SP1

    Special

    SP1

    2008

    1 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • Shark-nose front intakes recall the Ferrari 156 Grand Prix car.14
  • Four separate, partly exposed rear lights echo the Enzo.13
  • The model name is etched into the driver's side mirror.5
  • Red intake plenums show through the glass engine cover on standard cars.3
  • Finned rear undertray beneath a small tail spoiler.4

Year by year

  1. 2008

    Carbon-ceramic brakes, recognizable by larger calipers, became standard; they had been optional on earlier cars.310

  2. From assembly 74556

    Inspection cue: the lambda sensor moved from the catalytic-converter joint to the manifold center; many early cars were retrofitted.10

  3. From 61589 F1 / 61701 manual

    Inspection cue: early pumps are silver, later pumps black. Early cars may have been retrofitted.10

Don’t confuse it with

  • 360 Modena

    Shared roof and doors, but the F430 has shark-nose intakes and partially exposed Enzo-style rear lights.1314

Against its rivals

  • Lamborghini Gallardo

    F430 vs Lamborghini Gallardo

    Power

    F430483 hp
    Lamborghini Gallardo493 hp
    24
  • Ford GT

    F430 vs Ford GT

    Listed price lower is better

    F430$191,225
    Ford GT$156,945
    24
  • Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

    F430 vs Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

    Power

    F430483 hp
    Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet444 hp
    24
  • Enzo

    F430 vs Enzo

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    F4303.1 s
    Enzo3.4 s
    2

Prices

Value today $162.0K–$926.0K2829

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M 20052010201520202025 Value today: $162,000–$926,000 2005 · $193,000 · US est. base, Spider manual2005 · $206,000 · US est. base, Spider F12005 · $191,225 · US as tested, F4302008 · $262,306 · US list, 430 Scuderia2009 · $313,350 · US base, Scuderia Spider 16M 2024 · $98,500 · 2006 F430 Spider F1, 46k miles, BaT2024 · $280,000 · 2006 F430 Spider manual, 9,200 miles, Pebble Beach Auctions2025 · $141,100 · 2008 F430 F1, 9k miles, BaT2025 · $130,000 · 2008 F430 Spider F1, under 12k miles, BaT2025 · $313,000 · 2008 430 Scuderia, approximately 4k miles, Amelia Island Auctions2026 · $162,000 · 2005 F430 F1, 14k miles; bumper refinished, BaT2026 · $841,000 · 2006 F430 factory manual, 11,717 miles, The Monterey Auction2026 · $926,000 · 2009 430 Scuderia, 1,300 miles, BaT2026 · $760,000 · 2009 Spider 16M, 12k miles; past minor damage, BaT $926.0K BaT, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2005Price when new$193,000US est. base, Spider manual
2005Price when new$206,000US est. base, Spider F1
2005Price when new$191,225US as tested, F430
2008Price when new$262,306US list, 430 Scuderia
2009Price when new$313,350US base, Scuderia Spider 16M
2024Auction sale$98,5002006 F430 Spider F1, 46k miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$280,0002006 F430 Spider manual, 9,200 miles, Pebble Beach Auctions
2025Auction sale$141,1002008 F430 F1, 9k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$130,0002008 F430 Spider F1, under 12k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$313,0002008 430 Scuderia, approximately 4k miles, Amelia Island Auctions
2026Auction sale$162,0002005 F430 F1, 14k miles; bumper refinished, BaT
2026Auction sale$841,0002006 F430 factory manual, 11,717 miles, The Monterey Auction
2026Auction sale$926,0002009 430 Scuderia, 1,300 miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$760,0002009 Spider 16M, 12k miles; past minor damage, BaT
2026Value today$162,000–$926,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 9 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “1:25.0 at Fiorano matched the Enzo”
    • “Risi's 2009 endurance triple crown”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 9 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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