The concept of the 430 Scuderia
The concept of the 430 Scuderia and its enhanced performance and dynamic capabilities meant that a number of internal and external style features have been re-evaluated. The objective was to produce a model which is a direct descendant from the F430 project while using style features to satisfy the requirements of aerodynamic effi ciency, inherent in a car conceived for maximum performance levels.
Particularly extensive modifi cations have been made to the exterior with signifi cant efforts to enhance downforce. The 430 Scuderia has front vents with a larger design and a more distinctive style, with widemeshed metallic grilles. Work in the Wind Tunnel helped to re-defi ne the lower profi le of the bumpers and the chin spoiler to enhance the car's front-end downforce.
The lateral radiator vents, with increased dimensions, have a new shape. An important contribution comes from the vehicle's unifi ed appearance: a new shade of grey was used to give character to the grille and the central part of the front,the headlight units, wheel trims and racing stripes (optional) that define the length of the car's body. The overall effect is one of balanced colouring befi tting the vehicle's racing mission.
The side profi le immediately highlights the lower attitude of the 430 Scuderia (15 mm lower than the F430), the newly styled front sills with larger air intakes to the engine compartment and the new wheel trims with a light, functional design. New carbon-fi bre wing mirrors provide the fi nishing touch to the style features aimed at reducing weight. The rear of the car also has specifi c aerodynamic features: the rear spoiler with its prominent profi le and the rear diffuser, which has been completely re-designed to improve effi ciency, and to balance the downforce created by the new design at the front. Also new is the rear bumper which houses the high exhaust pipes, modelled on the version used in the Ferrari Challenge races with the successful F430 Challenge race car.
Careful research on reducing weight has led to extensive use of carbonfi bre. Certain elements have been manufactured using this material like the engine intake manifold, the separators and air fi lter boxes as well as parts of the car.