Last Year’s Convertible: The 2008 Ferrari F430 Spider
The Ferrari F430 is a 2-door car available at your Ferrari dealer. The F430 came in three configurations: Spider, Base, and Scuderia. The Spider configuration is powered by the 4.3-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The F430 competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Toyota.
2008 Ferrari F430 Spider Specs
Standard equipment in the F430 for 2007 and 2008 includes the 4.3 liter engine by Ferrari, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 6-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the F430.
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.
The fuel system for the 2008 F430 is a Bosch ME-7 design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
Statistics
The dimensions of the F430 Spider 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.
The retail price (MSRP) was 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 Convertible.
MPG Ratings
The F430 Spider received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
In 2007 and 2008 the F430 Spider was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Ferrari F430 Spider sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ferrari, specifically a F430.
I’m in the market for a convertible next year when my lease is up. Should I buy one of these Ferraris or hold out for next year’s F430?
I loved mine.
Kia? Really? I don’t see them as competition…