Ferrari F430 Road Test - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

ghdog · 10-10-2004, 06:35 PM

Assets
Excitingly focused mini-Enzo looks, fabulously energetic engine, ultra-sharp but easy-to-drive handling, an F1 shift which works as it should, huge stopping power with optional carbon-ceramic brakes, every drive is a special occasion. Servicing is cheaper than for 360, too.

Drawbacks
Thirsty on fuel, low nose easy to scrape, infuriating switching-off bleep, you can't open the glovebox with the ignition off

Verdict
All the thrills of a 360 Modena but with tougher looks and the oversteer reined in. The smallest Ferrari is more desirable than ever.

Price
£117,500 approx, with F1 shift. On sale early 2005.

Ramega · 10-10-2004, 07:16 PM

Mini-Enzo? Looks more like a 360 to me.

KirStang · 10-10-2004, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramega

Mini-Enzo? Looks more like a 360 to me.

I'd still hit it

skyfire · 10-11-2004, 02:41 PM

I see a smoothed Enzo in the headlights and the scoops on the rear quarters.

ghdog · 10-11-2004, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KirStang

I'd still hit it

amen to that!

ems · 10-11-2004, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by skyfire

I see a smoothed Enzo in the headlights and the scoops on the rear quarters.

definitely borrows que's from the enzo.

I think its a good move on ferrari's part --- an enzo is, in my opinion, the pinnacle of car-making

Esoteric · 10-12-2004, 11:03 AM

I'd like one of those please.

Munku · 10-12-2004, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KirStang

I'd still hit it

Make sure to use plenty of lube on the muffler. Lest you want to get stuck in that thing and end up in the general section with everyone laughing at you as we read your news article.

Almo · 10-13-2004, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramega

Mini-Enzo? Looks more like a 360 to me.

Yeah, I don’t know why people keep saying it’s a mini Enzo... the ass is Enzo, but the front screams 360.

Almo · 10-13-2004, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Munku

Make sure to use plenty of lube on the muffler. Lest you want to get stuck in that thing and end up in the general section with everyone laughing at you as we read your news article.

Hey Munku, whose the girl in your avatar?

twilightfoix · 10-17-2004, 01:06 PM

looks to me like an enzo back and a 360 front

1/2 Enzo + 1/2 360 Modena = F430

+

eh... i aint complaining, still looks sexy enough to make me wanna drive it.

10-10-2004, 06:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
ghdog Upright	Ferrari F430 Road Test From Channel 4: Assets Excitingly focused mini-Enzo looks, fabulously energetic engine, ultra-sharp but easy-to-drive handling, an F1 shift which works as it should, huge stopping power with optional carbon-ceramic brakes, every drive is a special occasion. Servicing is cheaper than for 360, too. Drawbacks Thirsty on fuel, low nose easy to scrape, infuriating switching-off bleep, you can't open the glovebox with the ignition off Verdict All the thrills of a 360 Modena but with tougher looks and the oversteer reined in. The smallest Ferrari is more desirable than ever. Price £117,500 approx, with F1 shift. On sale early 2005.

10-12-2004, 11:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
Esoteric Tired Location: Florida	I'd like one of those please. __________________ From a head full of pressure rests the senses that I clutch Made a date with Divinity, but she wouldn't let me fuck I got touched by a hazy shaded, God help me change Caught a rush on the floor from the life in my veins

10-17-2004, 01:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
twilightfoix Insane Location: in the clouds ;)	looks to me like an enzo back and a 360 front 1/2 Enzo + 1/2 360 Modena = F430 + eh... i aint complaining, still looks sexy enough to make me wanna drive it. Last edited by twilightfoix; 10-17-2004 at 01:18 PM..

10-10-2004, 07:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ramega Crazy	Mini-Enzo? Looks more like a 360 to me.

10-11-2004, 02:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
skyfire Tilted	I see a smoothed Enzo in the headlights and the scoops on the rear quarters.