Today Ferrari proved true all those rumors concerning the development of a drop-top version of the hardcore F430 Scuderia with the presentation of the limited series Scuderia Spider 16M at the World Finals in Mugello in celebration of its recent victory in the F1 Constructor's World Championship 2008, which takes the firms overall manufacture titles to 16 - hence the name Scuderia Spider 16M.
If you're (rightfully) questioning the purpose of a track-ready F430 in convertible form, the only smartass answer could think of is for the same reason that the Italian firm decided to equip the Scuderia Spider 16M with a removable Ferrari iPod Touch 16 GB. In other words, it doesn't make much sense. Nevertheless, we have no doubt whatsoever that all 499 examples of the vehicle will be sold faster than it takes an F1 to go from naught to 60.
Talking about speed, Ferrari claims that the limited production Scuderia Spider 16M is faster around the Fiorano circuit than any other Prancing Horse open-top road car built to date. Just like the F430 Scuderia Coupe, the Spider features a tweaked version of the firm's 4.3-liter V8 which now produces 510HP while Ferrari's extensive diet has resulted to a weight saving of 80 kg or 176 lbs for a total of 1340 Kg or 2,954 lbs (versus the F430 Scuderia Coupe's 2,756 lbs).
The result is a power-to-weight ratio of 2.6 kg/hp with a 0-100 km/h (62mph) acceleration in just 3.7 seconds and a maximum top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph).
From a styling point of view the Scuderia Spider 16M is available in a choice of two new signature colour schemes: the standard version is black with grey trim and a tricolor livery which is available as part of Ferrari's "Carrozzeria Scaglietti Personalisation Programme".
The track-ready / capable Spider also sports special plaques on its rear grille and above the air vents at the centre of the dashboard. Other exclusive features include a roll-bar with carbon-fibre outer shell and a specific new generation audio system that can be combined with the removable customized Ferrari iPod Touch 16 GB with central dock just in front of the dashboard.
SCUDERIA SPIDER 16M - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
- Naturally aspirated mid-rear 90° V8, 4308 cc
- Maximum power output 375.4 kW (510 hp) at 8500 rpm
- Maximum torque 470 Nm (47.7 Kgm) at 5250 rpm
- Max engine speed 8640 rpm (at limiter)
- Compression ratio 11.9:1
- Bore and Stroke 92 mm X 81 mm
- Specific power output 118.4 hp/litre
Transmission
- Six-speed plus Reverse F1 gearbox
- Dry dual clutch
- Electronic differential E-diff + F1-Trac
- Oil gearbox lubrication with oil/water heat exchanger
Performance, fuel consumption, emissions
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h 3.7 secs
- Maximum speed 315 kph
- Drive weight/power 2.6 kg/hp
- Fuel consumption 15.7 l/100 km (combined ECE)
- CO2 emissions 360 g/km (combined ECE)
Chassis and bodywork
Car dimensions:
- - Length 4512 mm
- - Width 1923 mm
- - Height 1216 mm
- - Wheelbase 2600 mm
- - Front track 1669 mm
- - Rear track 1616 mm
- Dry weight * 1340 kg (-80 kg vs F430 Spider)
- Kerb weight * 1440 kg
- Weight distribution 43% front, 57% rear
- Fuel tank capacity 95 litres
- Independent front and rear forged aluminium double wishbone suspensions, titanium helical springs, hollow anti-roll bars and lighter electronic shocks
- 398mm X 36mm carbon-ceramic material front brake discs with aluminium 6-pot callipers
- 350mm X 34mm carbon-ceramic material rear disc brakes with aluminium 6-pot callipers
- 19" five-spoke split rims front and rear
- Tyres: 235/35 front and 285/35 rear; Fabbrica Pirelli PZero Corsa only
Electronic control systems
- CST Stability and Traction Control System. Steering wheel-mounted manettino with five settings to integrate the F1 gearbox, CST and F1-Trac (Stability and Traction Control System), suspension control.
*Figures refer to the European market versions
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