2008 Ferrari F430 Scuderia, Design by Pininfarina

2008 Ferrari F430 Scuderia
VIN. ZFFKW64A980162090
Design by Pininfarina
4,308cc DOHC 32-Valve V8 Engine
Direct Fuel Injection
503bhp at 8,500rpm
6-Speed F1 Electrohydraulic Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Ceramic Disc Brakes

*Just under 3,000 miles and few owners from new
*One of only 92 U.S. delivered Scuderia models
*Fitted with over $25,000 worth of options
*Accompanied by original window sticker, service records and many factory accessories

THE FERRARI F430 SCUDERIA

"... Ferrari seems to have produced a car that combines the intimate purity of the 911 GT3 with the hardcore drama of a Lamborghini Superleggera while out-sprinting the 911 GT2 into the bargain. Hard to imagine this isn't as good as it gets." – Evo magazine on the Ferrari 430 Scuderia.

Unveiled by Michael Schumacher at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show, the Ferrari 430 Scuderia, much in the same vein as the preceding 360 Challenge Stradale, was the track focused version of the mid-engine V8 model. Engineers in Modena would fine tune the car from bumper to bumper, increasing performance wherever the opportunity presented itself.

Beginning with the global enemy of speed—unnecessary weight—much of the frivolous luxury features, like the floormates, were thrown in the bin, all in the effort to gain an extra tenth of second on the racetrack. Furthermore, lightweight glass was installed on the rear window and titanium was utilized in the suspension components. This resulted in a 221-pound weight loss over the standard car. Beyond the diet, Ferrari worked over the engine to provide an additional 20 horsepower, bringing the grand total to an impressive 503bhp. Controlling this immense power was the latest generation of Ferrari's traction and stability control systems that allowed the pilot of the vehicle to dial in precisely the amount of slip they'd like attacking the corners of a race track. This vehicle represented the full technological suite Ferrari had at their disposal at the time, and the resulting package allowed the Scuderia to match even the mighty Enzo around their Fiorano test track.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Dressed in the unmistakable and iconic Rosso Scuderia paint with an optional racing stripe, this U.S. specification car was originally delivered new to Foreign Cars Italia, a dealership in Greensboro, North Carolina. According to the window sticker, the vehicle was optioned with a trolley, soft bag, suitcase, door sills in carbon fiber, red brake calipers, a fire extinguisher, Alcantara upholstery, a Ferrari iPod, and special stitching. Totaled, the MSRP for the vehicle sat just under $300,000.

The first owner was a North Carolinian who would own the high performance sportscar for just a year before parting with the vehicle. The vehicle moved further west to its next proprietor, in Tennessee, who only kept the vehicle for a handful of months before selling it to the most recent owner. Over the next seven years, the Ferrari would be used sparingly, only covering 800 miles in this time. Today, just under 3,000 miles appear on the odometer, and the car presents in wonderful condition thanks to the limited use over the life of the vehicle.

The F430 Scuderia represented the rawest driving experience offered by Ferrari at the time of release. It accomplished this by incorporating many of the technologies that help the famed Italian firm to countless Formula 1 victories in the 2000s. Merely 92 of these supercars were sold in the U.S. market, making them endlessly desirable to Tifosi and collectors alike. Short of buying a full stop race car, the Scuderia is sure to provide just as many thrills, all while wearing a license plate.