Ferrari finally unveils what we’ve been calling the F430 Challenge Stradale, instead going with the name “430 Stradale” (note the absent “F”.) OK with us, as long as it followed the same upgrade path as the fantastic 360 Challenge Stradale.
And it does indeed. The new, upgraded version of Ferrari’s popular F430 supercar slims down by about 220 lbs, enhancing the already great power-to-weight ratio. Along with the diet, the 430 Scuderia uses a modified version of Ferrari’s 4.3L V8 used in the standard F430, bringing the power to 510 horsepower, as opposed to the comparatively weak 483 horses in the regular car.
In addition to the weight loss and power upgrade, the new F430 will sport plenty of F1 technology, including the super-quick F1 gearbox which shifts in a mere 60 milliseconds, and traction and stability control. To show it all off, Michael Schumacher will unveil the car at the IAA Motor Show this September in Frankfurt.
While I would personally choose the 360 Challenge Stradale over the 430 Scuderia any day of the week, the new member to the Ferrari team is a welcome addition to the lineup, awkward-looking Challenge grill and all.
Ferrari 430 Scuderia Photo Gallery:
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