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2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia
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Vehicle Features
- UK supplied RHD
- 8,935 miles
- Argento Nurburgring
- Racing livery
- Nero interior in Alcantara and Tessuto
- Giallo stitching
- Front carbon fibre kit
- Carbon fibre under-door trim
- Sedili Carbon Racing seats - Large
- Under-door trim and wheelhouse trim in black Alcantara
- ‘Scuderia Ferrari’ shields
- Last service 2025 Meridien Modena @ 8396 Miles
Vehicle Description
Argento Nurburgring with Nero Alcantara and Tessuto interior, Giallo stitching.
Spec highlights include Grigio race livery, Front carbon fibre kit, Giallo Callipers. UK supplied. RHD. 8,935 miles
The name ‘Scuderia’ is Italian for ‘team’, and at its launch the team behind the 430 Scuderia had a very successful F1 outfit alongside them, and none other than Michael Schumacher to give a few pointers and put in the development miles.
Not merely another variant of the F430, the “Scud” is a lighter, sharper, more purposeful interpretation of the company’s mid-engine V8 supercar and one that carried with it the aura of Ferrari’s then-dominant Formula 1 program and embraced single-minded performance.
Shedding weight through extensive use of carbon fibre, titanium and Lexan with a paired back interior and advanced electronics, this was a road car that felt closer to Ferrari’s race cars than ever before and was faster around the Fiorano test track than the legendary Enzo. At its heart sits a 4.3-litre naturally aspirated V8, tuned to produce around 510 bhp revving eagerly to 8,500 rpm and delivering 0–62 mph in 3.5 s and on to 199 mph.
To drive a 430 Scuderia is to experience the raw essence of an analogue supercar. There’s no hiding behind layers of sound deadening, the engine’s bellow and high-revving character are front and centre from the moment you turn the key. On the road, the Scuderia impresses with quick, crisp steering, a chassis that begs to be hustled and a gearbox that rewards the impatient and precise. The single-clutch transmission isn’t as seamless at low speeds as later dual-clutch units, but that’s part of the car’s appeal: it demands engagement and delivers drama in return.
As the automotive world descends into hybridised and electrified powertrains, the 430 Scuderia stands as a testament to naturally aspirated V8 purity with race-bred character and offers a cachet that many collectors and enthusiasts are finding increasingly irresistible.
For those that value sensory richness, mechanical purity and track-ready performance without losing road usability, the Scuderia remains a benchmark.
Spec highlights include Grigio race livery, Front carbon fibre kit, Giallo Callipers. UK supplied. RHD. 8,935 miles
The name ‘Scuderia’ is Italian for ‘team’, and at its launch the team behind the 430 Scuderia had a very successful F1 outfit alongside them, and none other than Michael Schumacher to give a few pointers and put in the development miles.
Not merely another variant of the F430, the “Scud” is a lighter, sharper, more purposeful interpretation of the company’s mid-engine V8 supercar and one that carried with it the aura of Ferrari’s then-dominant Formula 1 program and embraced single-minded performance.
Shedding weight through extensive use of carbon fibre, titanium and Lexan with a paired back interior and advanced electronics, this was a road car that felt closer to Ferrari’s race cars than ever before and was faster around the Fiorano test track than the legendary Enzo. At its heart sits a 4.3-litre naturally aspirated V8, tuned to produce around 510 bhp revving eagerly to 8,500 rpm and delivering 0–62 mph in 3.5 s and on to 199 mph.
To drive a 430 Scuderia is to experience the raw essence of an analogue supercar. There’s no hiding behind layers of sound deadening, the engine’s bellow and high-revving character are front and centre from the moment you turn the key. On the road, the Scuderia impresses with quick, crisp steering, a chassis that begs to be hustled and a gearbox that rewards the impatient and precise. The single-clutch transmission isn’t as seamless at low speeds as later dual-clutch units, but that’s part of the car’s appeal: it demands engagement and delivers drama in return.
As the automotive world descends into hybridised and electrified powertrains, the 430 Scuderia stands as a testament to naturally aspirated V8 purity with race-bred character and offers a cachet that many collectors and enthusiasts are finding increasingly irresistible.
For those that value sensory richness, mechanical purity and track-ready performance without losing road usability, the Scuderia remains a benchmark.
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