Ferrari 430 Challenge

Significant transfer from Formula 1

The F430 Challenge retains the same general look and 490 hp engine as the road-going version. However, it also incorporates a large number of significant track-oriented modifications and a host of newer features not seen in race predecessors like the 360 Challenge, which it replaced in 2007.

The transfer from Formula 1 is significant. The braking system uses carbon ceramic material (CCM) – a first for a Ferrari sports competition car. The electronic gearbox is also F1-derived and works exactly the same way as the one used aboard the Grand Prix car.

New 19 inch slick tyres were also developed by Pirelli and are designed to comply with the very strict race regulations, which demand endurance whilst still delivering uncompromising performance.

Weight has been reduced in every area of the car, from engineering to bodywork. The F430 Challenge boasts a curb weight of just 2.701 lb (excluding fuel).

One of the additions to the F430 is the new steering wheel, with its quick release mechanism to make entry and exit from the vehicle easier. The wheel is also equipped with buttons for radio contact with the pit – just another innovative link between the Ferrari F1 car and the GT cars.

Technical specifications

The F430 Challenge: the 8-cylinder berlinetta-derived competition car that has taken part in the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli since the 2006 season. Ferrari reaffirmed the strong link between its GT and sporting divisions with the F430 Challenge, which was specifically designed to meet the expectations of its sportier clients. The car retains the same general look and 490 hp engine as the road-going version, but also incorporates a number of significant track-oriented modifications, and a host of new features not seen in the 360 Challenge.

An intensive series of development tests held at Fiorano and other prestigious circuits have honed the F430 Challenge’s talents too. In fact, it offers a stunning series of features sure to meet with the approval of its drivers. As ever, the transfer from Formula 1 is significant, particularly with regard to the braking system, which uses carbon-ceramic material (CCM) – a first for a Ferrari sports competition car.

Engine

Type

90˚ V8

Bore/stroke

3.62 x 3.19 in

Unitary displacement

32.9 cu in

Total displacement

262.9 cu in

Compression ratio

11,3 : 1

Maximum power*

360 kW (490 CV) at 8,500rpm

Maximum torque

465 Nm (343 lb-ft) at 5,250 rpm

Chassis

Brakes

Front 15.7 x 1.42 in; rear 13.8 x 1.32 in

Fuel tank

22.0 UK gal (26.4 US gal)

Front tyres

235/645 19”

Rear tyres

295/680 19”

Bodywork

Length

177.64 in

Width

75.7 in

Height

46.6 in

Wheelbase

102.4 in

Front track

65.7 in

Rear track

63.62 in

Weight

2701 lb

Performance

Top Speed

-

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

-

0-400 m

-

0-1000 m

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Note to the Technical Details

The listed details are those published by Ferrari at the model’s presentation. For the models produced in the

participating in these two categories) and Gran Turismo. (the road-going cars, many of which also took part in various international races).

first years no external measures of the body were given, because those could vary from car to car. All models from Ferrari have been divided into three categories: single-seater, Sport/Prototype (the

The year of all the models’ introductions is the debut in competitions for the single-seaters and Sport /Prototypes and the official presentation as far as the Gran Turismo are concerned.