Last Year’s Coupe: The 2008 Ferrari F430 Base
Ferrari F430 Engine Specs: The F430 Base comes outfitted with a 4.3 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 32 valves. The engine, manufactured by Ferrari, is mated to a six-speed transaxle by Ferrari. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Ferrari.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The F430 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
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.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Ferrari F430. This is average compared to the rest of the car market.
Pricing is a vital consideration when shopping for a car. The Ferrari F430 lists at an industry-high price when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-high price. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 2-door coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 F430 is a Bosch ME-7 system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The F430 Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 23 when it came to highway driving. The gas-powered F430 is a non-hybrid car.
What We Think of the Ferrari F430
The 2008 model year was very successful for the Ferrari F430. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.