Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M 2009, Itália

 

Ferrari F430 Scuderia Spider 16M 2009, Itália

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A crucial factor in Ferrari’s latter-day success story is the Maranello firm’s glorious history, one that offers examples of lasting brilliance both on and off the track that serve as inspiration for future designs. Combine that rich vein of historical precedents with an unparalleled quest for world-leading technological excellence and you have the makings of such magnificent automobiles as the incredibly successful F430.
Introduced at the 2004 Paris Auto Show, the F430 was based on its F360 forerunner but represented a significant technological advance with such features as 50% more downforce, a steering wheel Manettino switch controlling multiple driving modes, and a new 4.3L V-8 with four cams, a flat-plane crank, F1 breathing technology and 485 HP on tap, some 90 more than the 360. A Spyder version followed close on the heels of the original F430 Berlinetta, but when favored clientele asked for yet more, Ferrari responded with the F430 Scuderia Spyder 16M, a reference to Ferrari’s 16 Formula 1 Constructor’s titles. Limited to 499 cars, the 16M’s shrieking V-8 boasted an increase to 503 HP fed through a 6-speed F1 electro-hydraulic automatic transmission, a combination that translated into hair-raising acceleration and a top speed of 196 MPH.
One of 499 produced, this limited-edition 2009 F430 Scuderia Spyder 16M was delivered new to Scottsdale Ferrari adorned in Rosso Corsa with a black leather interior with contrasting stitching, closely grouped instruments and driver controls, carbon-look under-door covers, automatic climate control and special dash plaques. Riding on Pirelli P-Zero Corsa rubber fitted to slim-spoked alloy wheels, it wears its competition heritage for all to see: Prancing Horse fender badges supplemented with special “16M Scuderia” emblems, the optional Italian flag racing livery with tri-color center stripe, CEXP Carbon Package body trim, a tuned free-flow exhaust system and 4-wheel carbon-ceramic brakes with red brake calipers. This superb limited-edition F430 shows just 1,866 miles and is offered complete with the window sticker, books and tools, car cover, air compressor, battery tender, two sets of keys and a special included iPod in a "Limited 499" box that has never been installed.