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2006 Ferrari F430 Coupe Review

Track-Ready Road Car

A three-quarter front view of a red 2006 Ferrari F430 Coupe at the Ferrari Challenge Rally

In short: A hyper-fast, ultimate sports car.

The "entry level" Ferrari offers a wild combination of power, agility and got-to-have-it looks. Essentially a reworked Modena with Enzo-like design touches and various mechanical improvements, the F430 is yet another Ferrari classic.

Read a review of the 2006 Ferrari F430 Spider

Ferrari F430: there are engines and then there are engines. This is the latter.

A side view of a red 2006 Ferrari F430 Coupe at the Ferrari Challenge Rally

Warranty/Service:2-year/unlimited-mile warranty; 2-year/unlimited-mile powertrain warranty; 2-year/unlimited-mile rust warranty.

QUICK SHEET

Base Price: $168,005

Technical Specifications

Vehicle type: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

Engine: 4.3-liter V8
Horsepower: 490 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Torque: 343 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed clutchless manual

Curb weight: 3,351 lbs
Wheelbase: 102.4 in
Length/Width/Height:
177.6/75.7/48.6 in
Turning circle: 35.4 feet

Safety: front air bags

Brakes: four-wheel disc with ABS
Suspension: independent front and rear
Traction: traction control and stability control, limited slip differential

0-60 mph: 3.6 seconds
Top Speed: 193 mph

EPA City: 11 mpg
EPA Highway: 16 mpg

A red 2006 Ferrari F430 race car at the Ferrari Challenge Rally

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Photography: AlphaMedia

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(Updated: 07/28/10 NW)

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