An hour after he had picked up his new Ferrari, a BRITISH owner saw it catch fire.
Earlier today, South Yorkshire police stated that they had been called to a single-car accident on the M1 that had disrupted commuter traffic.
According to a Yorkies social media post, officers were sent to a single-vehicle collision with allegations that the automobile had off the road and caught fire.
“At the time, the roads were wet, and when officers arrived on the scene, it was evident there was a vehicle well ablaze. South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue colleagues were on the scene, dousing some sort of sports engine with water about 50 or so meters down a riverbank.
We located the driver because we are a curious group, and we were shocked to learn that he only had a few minor wounds and bruises.
Then comes the painful part, but it shouldn’t be shocking given how quickly they’ve been known to burn out in the past.
The driver was questioned what kind of vehicle he was driving, and he said, “It was a Ferrari.” After the officers sensed his bruised pride, the driver continued, “I’ve only just received it, picked it up an hour ago.”
It turns out that it’s not just any Ferrari, but a Formula One-tuned Ferrari 430 Scuderia, the replacement for the 360 Challenge Stradale, which was unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show by F1 champion Michael Schumacher.
It should appear like this without the charred remains and molten metal. Unmelted, they still trade hands here for roughly $500,000.
Before it was sacrificed to the gods of flaming supercars, this particular one was capable of bursting from rest to 100km/h in around 3.6sec, and winding out all the way to 319km/h. Only about 1600 of the lighter, more powerful 375kW version of the 4.3-litre V8-engined Scuderia – meant to go head-to-head with the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera – were made.
To the driver’s relief, the South Yorkshire rozzers’ interrogation of witnesses resulted in their conclusion that speed was not a role in the fire.
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Overview of the F430
The Ferrari F430 is a mid-engined 4.3L V8 Ferrari that was produced between 2004 and 2009, with the higher performance 430 Scuderia and 16M (430 Scuderia Spider) models coming out in 2007 and 2008, respectively. Rough estimates for total production show that 14,000 F430 and F430 Spiders, as well as 2,000 Scuderias and 499 16Ms, were produced.
The vehicle is powered by a Ferrari F136 E engine, which also appears in Maserati models with 4.2- and 4.7-liter displacements. 480 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque are produced by the 4.3L engine featured in the 430. In the Scuderia variations, these numbers were increased to 505 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. The F430 and Scuderia/16M reach their highest speeds of about 198 mph after reaching 0–62 mph in 4 and 3.6 seconds, respectively.
The Ferrari F430 is regarded as one of Ferrari’s entry-level supercars and the brand’s first really daily-drivable model. The use of a timing chain instead of a timing belt results in significant increases in reliability and decreased maintenance needs. As a result of no longer needing to replace the timing belt as often as previous models required, maintenance intervals are less disruptive. The F1 paddle shift transmission has been modified to produce substantially quicker shifts while applying heavy throttle and is engineered to help preserve the clutch in “typical” stop-and-go traffic.
Spider 16M from Scuderia
In 2008, Ferrari won the Formula 1 Constructor’s World Championship 16 times, and at the World Finals in Mugello, they presented the Scuderia Spider 16M to celebrate. It is the 430 Scuderia in convertible form.
The engine is capable of producing 471 Nm (347 lbft) of torque at 5,250 rpm and 510 PS (375 kW; 503 horsepower) at 8,500 rpm. The vehicle weighs 1,340 kg (2,954 lb) dry and 1,440 kg (1,440 lb) kerb, which is 80 kg (176 lb) less than the F430 Spider (3,175 lb). The automobile had various carbon fiber components and weight-saving measures as standard, such as lighter front and rear bumpers, and the chassis was strengthened to handle the additional performance available. For the 16M, special 5-spoke forged wheels helped significantly reduce unsprung weight, while larger front brakes and calipers were fitted for more stopping power (also featured on 430 Scuderia). It has a top speed of 315 km/h and goes from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds (196 mph).
Beginning in early 2009, 499 automobiles were made, and every single one was pre-sold to chosen customers.
Ferrari 430 Scuderia manuals are more uncommon than F430 manuals
10% of the approximately 15,000 Ferrari F430s produced were manual. According to our calculations, around 1500 F430s were delivered with a stick. The more track-oriented Ferrari 430 Scuderia is produced in an estimated 1800 units. The manual is actually a great deal given that the 430 Scud costs significantly more than the F430. Without the bone-jarring suspension, you have a rarer and more interesting supercar. Even though the F430 manual isn’t as good of an investment as the 458 Speciale, a good specimen can be had for well over $200,000 and is expected to rise in value over time. There are models available for under $180,000, which is still less expensive than a 430 Scuderia. We would always choose to have the manual over the 430 Scud given how much more enjoyable the F430 is to drive.
What number of Ferrari F430s were made?
A six-speed “F1” electrohydraulic automated manual with shift paddles was made available to customers starting with the F355—a first for a road car. The three-pedal six-speed was installed in more F355s than the F1 transmission, roughly two to one, but the public took some time to adapt. That ratio was reversed for Ferrari’s mid-engine V-8 supercar’s next iteration, the 360. The F1 transmission became more popular, which was a turnabout that foreshadowed the gradual demise of the stick shift in Ferraris.
The F430, a mid-mounted V-8 Ferrari that was no longer produced in 2009, was the last model to include a gated shifter. The Ferrari 458 that came after it had only a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. It is believed that just 10% of the more over 15,000 F430s made have a conventional manual transmission, making it the least rare car on this list but still rare compared to other V-8 Ferraris.
Despite being 13 years old, the F430 drives like a contemporary Ferrari. It was the first vehicle from the manufacturer to have the Manettino dial on the steering wheel, a feature that is still present on later versions and allows the driver to choose between five driving modes with different characteristics. All prior models employed a V-8 derived from the Dino program, a 40-year-old development, while the F430’s V-8 was a brand-new creation shared with Maserati and later used in the 458.
The 2007 F430 being sold at Mecum Indy 2020 is fully outfitted and has only 441 kilometers on the odometer. This spider was made with no money spared. The $17,000 carbon ceramic brakes, which were then unheard of on road vehicles, were chosen by the original owner. Schedoni charged $115 per inch for the materials alone for an unique alligator pattern leather interior. A fantastic way to mark the end of the three-pedal era for mid-engine Ferraris is with this yellow F430 Spider.
A Ferrari F430 Scuderia cost how much?
A 430 Scuderia is in a completely different league than a standard F430, which these days can be had for about $100,000 on average; instead, the average asking price for one on Autotrader is about $260,000. That’s a lot of money for a vehicle that the majority of untrained eyes would mistake for a typical F430 or just a “normal” Ferrari.
What many of Ferrari F430 16Ms were produced?
A pint has sixteen ounces, or sixteen is the number on Joe Montana’s jersey. However, the amount of world constructors titles the storied Italian team has won is more important to a Ferrari Formula 1 enthusiast.
To celebrate this accomplishment, Ferrari has now produced a limited-edition 16M Scuderia Spider (499 in total). All of the fast-moving components from the 430 Scuderia are in the F430 Spider. These modifications include a 4.3-liter V-8 engine with a higher compression ratio that produces 503 horsepower and 347 pound-feet of torque. This is a 20-horsepower increase over the F430. It boasts an upgraded suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes the size of serving platters, Ferrari’s F1 SuperFast2 automated manual transmission (60 milliseconds for changes), and very probably the loudest exhaust tone of any road car we have ever driven (our LeMons Fiero included).
The 16M weighs about 3300 pounds, which is about 200 pounds more than its coupe cousin; the interiors of both vehicles are devoid of any comfort amenities. The inside trim is made of aluminum and carbon fiber. Neither leather nor carpet are present. The dash’s horizontally docked iPod Touch serves as the stereo without a radio tuner, the lone reference to sybarites.
Ferrari claims that the 16M records the best time ever for one of its open-top road cars around the Fiorano circuit.
The 16M gobbled up switchbacks as we drove the Spider through the hills around Ferrari’s Maranello facility. The chassis never seems unsettling or spooky, not even at the most extreme transitory stages. Driving a $313,350 exotic close to the speed limit on a country road is hilarious, but it may also be a little stressful. Fortunately, this car evokes just as much self-assurance as it does wonder and reverence. Because of this, the F430 has never lost in C/D comparative tests in any configuration.
The 16M will travel from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder with all-wheel drive will probably prevail in a drag race (0 to 60 for the Gallardo coupe is 3.2 seconds; we haven’t yet tested the Spyder). But when it comes to chassis performance, the 16M outperforms the Lambo. We wager that the Ferrari will win every time it faces up against another car in a comparison.
Now, a word of advice: Don’t linger in the hopes of being the first to receive a 17M. Ferrari’s prospects of a repeat through the sixth race of the Grand Prix season are on par with Manny’s chances of earning MVP; the big F is 69 points back of rookie underdog Brawn-Mercedes.
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A F430 Scuderia is what?
Supercar that is powerful and lightweight is the Ferrari F430 Scuderia coupe. Ferrari’s racing section is where the F430 Scuderia gets its name and appearance. The Scuderia was designed to give drivers a track-focused experience that was faithful to the F430 model.
Why is Ferrari known as Scuderia?
The squad bears Enzo Ferrari’s name, who founded it. Italian racing teams are frequently referred to as scuderia, which is also the name of a stable used only for racehorses.
The prancing horse appeared on Italian World War I ace Francesco Baracca’s fighter jet, and it later became the emblem of Ferrari at the suggestion of the ace’s parents and close friends of Enzo Ferrari, who said doing so would “bring him good luck.”
What distinguishes Scuderia Ferrari from Ferrari?
This unique legacy is represented by the Ferrari brand name. Scuderia, which translates to “stable” in Italian, is the name of Ferrari’s Formula 1 racing team. There is a clear relationship between this and the carmaker’s recognizable Prancing Horse logo.
A Ferrari F430’s top speed.
510 horsepower is added to its torque, which is improved by up to 10% at low and mid-range speeds and up to 4% between 6,000 and 8,500 rpm. Ferrari claims that the F430 can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 4.0 seconds and has a top speed of 196 mph (0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds)