2009 Ferrari F430 Gated 6-Speed Coupe: 2009 denotes the F430's final model year and in its last year, the North American region would go on to receive approximately 6 gated manual examples with this mythically rare unit being the sixth and F I N A L gated manual F430 to have been designated for the U.S-market.
Extraordinarily passionate and alluringly engaging with a ravishingly raw edge that's artfully, authentically, and masterfully melded to form a road-legal arrangement of a Ferrari F1 single-seater with room for two. Stems from the Ferrari-era when the focal-point was to ignite and retain unfaltering emotions. Enveloped in Rosso Corsa over Beige hide upholstered cabin while showcased on the F430's traditional 19-inch multi-spoke BBS wheels bearing a silver finish which are positioned before red brake calipers that are accented by black 'Ferrari' insignia. Displays an odometer reading of only 6,XXX miles, shows a Clean CARFAX Report, and is equipped with the following options: Red Brake Calipers ($1,040); Daytona Style Seat ($2,980); Electrically Operated Seats ($2,620); Chrome Exhaust Pipes ($652); 'Scuderia Ferrari' Shields ($1,586); High Power HIFI With Subwoofer ($2,109); Special Stitching ($417).
Upon viewing this utterly rare coupe, you're welcomed by its lauded Rosso Corsa red hue; an overall design aesthetic that beguiling boasts styling cues from historic and highly notable Ferraris, that when combined, total well over $51 Million dollars and have been authentically design with aerodynamics on the forefront as opposed to form; the characteristic 'Sharknose' elliptical air intake incorporating front bumper which draws inspiration from the 156 Grand Prix race car; vertically arranged headlights with Bi-Xenon functionality; the factory specified Scuderia Ferrari shields located on the front wheel arches along with the integrated side markers; Testarossa inspired wing mirror housings with the driver's side housing featuring embossed 'F430' insignia; silver-finished 19-inch multi-spoke BBS wheels situated before red finished calipers; the 250LM and 196 SP Dino influenced rear fender integrated air intakes; 'Pininfarina' insignia located on the rocker panel regions; a rear end defined by the immensely esteemed glass engine lid featuring vents, protruding tail lights of that first seen on the Enzo and a characteristic rear bumper that encompasses an upper grille, outlets for the bright-finished exhaust tips and a distinctive diffuser that is punctuated by deflectors which are similar to the ones that are employed on the marque's F1 cars which aids in the heightening of air flow speed and suctioning of the car to the ground (in part with its underbody pan).
When entering the superlatively ergonomic, comfortable and Beige Leather lined cabin, your occupancy is first met by stainless steel doors sills featuring 'Ferrari' insignia and when inside you can expect to find a Nero finished dashboard and decorative touches consisting of Brown finished stitching, Carbon Fiber trim found on select interior regions and an embossed Cavallino Rampant/'Prancing Horse' that is found on the front of each of the 5 dashboard integrated vents.
Presented before the driver is a 3-spoke perforated leather wrapped steering wheel accented by a center marker and outfitted with the F1 derived, Manettino commutator switch (controls the suspension's firmness level, traction and CST stability control and E-Diff) and engine start button; black instrumentation dials situated behind orange needles and a yellow, center-located, tachometer; aluminum pedals; the center tunnel located exterior mirror controls; an 'F430' plaque located atop of the center console.
Both occupants are embraced by power-adjustable Daytona Style Seats (which are visually elevated by Brown stitching, perforated inserts in Brown, and Cavallino Rampant/'Prancing Horse' located on the headrests), and Black seat belts. Located before the passenger is an F1 plaque and a power-operated storage compartment (additional storage is provided by rear netting on the rear shelf's lower area, as well as in the front boot). The cabin's audio experience is controlled via the factory Ferrari Becker BE6111 Single CD Audio System.
Captivatingly encapsulated underneath a glass display to the rear of the rear-wheel driven F430, is its substantial Formula 1 experience-induced, 4.3-liter V8 engine delivering 483 Italian horses and 343 ft-lbs of torque with a 8,500 RPM redline that when ventured to expels the sounds of the yearly Monaco Grand Prix Formula One race of its era and is mated to an immensely immersive and achingly sought-after, gated 6-speed manual transmission.
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