Description
This 2007 Ferrari F430 Challenge is a thrilling factory-built race car. Powered by the same 483bhp naturally aspirated 4. 3-litre V8 found in the F430 road car, mated to a six-speed automated ‘F1’ transmission with paddle shift.
Believed to be one of only around 142 factory430 race cars built, this F430 Challenge was supplied new to the UK market by main dealer H. R. Owen and maintained by FF Corse.
Created to meet the demands of Ferrari’s track-going clients, the F430 Challenge features a number of weight-saving measures compared to its more sedate road-going brother. These include a Lexan windscreen and side windows, a largely stripped-out interior and a carbon-fibre intake cover, reducing its weight by around 125kg. In addition, the car’s torsion bars and springs were upgraded, and the F1 transmission’s gear ratios for fifth and sixth were changed, along with the final drive. Furthermore, an ultra-light exhaust system was installed and the bodywork was enhanced with revised ducts for improved airflow.
Inside the pared-back cabin, this modern race car features a full roll cage, carbon-fibre bucket seats and five-point racing harnesses. Ahead of the driver is a quick-release steering wheel, which is fitted with controls for radio communication and a pit lane speed limiter. A colour digital display on the dashboard provides the driver with all of the information they need at a glance, while the row of shift lights above allows the execution of perfectly timed gear changes.
With a successful race history most recently in the Bell Sport Challenge Series (UK based one make Ferrari Challenge series) this car is fully prepared and ready to race.
