2004 Ferrari F430

This vehicle has a 2 door coupé type body designed by Frank Stephenson with a mid mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. Power is supplied by a double overhead camshaft, 4.3 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder motor, with 4 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 483 bhp (490 PS/360 kW) at 8500 rpm and 465 N·m (343 lb·ft/47.4 kgm) at 5250 rpm respectively. The engine drives the wheels through a 6 speed manual set of gears. The stated weight at the kerb is 1450 kg. Top stated speed is 315 km/h, which equates to 196 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4512 mm
Weight
1450 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4.3 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
490 PS / 483 bhp / 360 kW @ 8500 rpm
Torque
465 Nm / 343 ft.lb / 47.4 kgm @ 5250 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 4 s
Top speed
315 km/h / 196 mph

2004 Ferrari F430 specifications

2004 Ferrari F430 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer	Frank Stephenson
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2600 mm	102.4 inches
Track/tread (front)	1669 mm	65.7 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1616 mm	63.6 inches
Length	4512 mm	177.6 inches
Width	1923 mm	75.7 inches
Height	1214 mm	47.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.74
Kerb weight	1450 kg	3197 lb
Weight distribution	43% front
fuel tank capacity	95 litres	20.9 [25.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ferrari
Engine code	F 136 E
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	4.3 litre 4308 cc (262.89 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	92 × 81 mm 3.62 × 3.19 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.14
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 32 valves in total
maximum power output	490 PS (483 bhp) (360 kW) at 8500 rpm
maximum torque	465 Nm (343 ft·lb) (47.4 kgm) at 5250 rpm
Specific output	83.6 kW/litre 113.7 ps/litre 112.1 bhp/litre 1.84 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	107.94 Nm/litre 1.3 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	11.3:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1356.4 kPa (196.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	538.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	4 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	315 km/h (196 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 337.73 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.34 PS/kg 248.4 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.25 kW/kg 333.1 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.33 bhp/kg 0.15 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 4.03 kg/kW 6.72 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	225/35 ZR 19
Tyres rear	285/35 ZR 19
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	121000
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	42.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2004 Ferrari F430 added 2004-08-24. Last modified 2025-08-17.