Ferrari's F430 replacement spotted
13 Mar 2009|4,574 views
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With the F430 having fulfilled its range with the F430 Coupe, Spider, Scuderia and the 16M Scuderia Spider, automotive authorities are convinced that the test mule spotted was for the F430's replacement.
As for the engine the new car will be powered by, recent speculation has suggested that the new model will be fitted with a 4.5L V8 engine and labeled the F450. However, it is still too early to confirm what Ferrari has planned as the car is not expected to be launched until late next year at the earliest.
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While the styling of the F430 replacement is expected to remain similar to the current model, the car's mechanicals could be very different. Ferrari has confirmed that it is looking at a range of powertrain advancements including hybrid and turbocharging technologies, as well as the introduction of lighter construction methods and active aerodynamics.
The last time Ferrari tried turbocharging was for their hugely successful F40 supercar that went on to hold the title of world's fastest street-legal production car from 1987 to 1989.
The new model is expected to go on sale towards the end of next year but Ferrari is rumored to be preparing an early reveal at September's Frankfurt Motor Show.
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With the F430 having fulfilled its range with the F430 Coupe, Spider, Scuderia and the 16M Scuderia Spider, automotive authorities are convinced that the test mule spotted was for the F430's replacement.
As for the engine the new car will be powered by, recent speculation has suggested that the new model will be fitted with a 4.5L V8 engine and labeled the F450. However, it is still too early to confirm what Ferrari has planned as the car is not expected to be launched until late next year at the earliest.
![]() |
While the styling of the F430 replacement is expected to remain similar to the current model, the car's mechanicals could be very different. Ferrari has confirmed that it is looking at a range of powertrain advancements including hybrid and turbocharging technologies, as well as the introduction of lighter construction methods and active aerodynamics.
The last time Ferrari tried turbocharging was for their hugely successful F40 supercar that went on to hold the title of world's fastest street-legal production car from 1987 to 1989.
The new model is expected to go on sale towards the end of next year but Ferrari is rumored to be preparing an early reveal at September's Frankfurt Motor Show.
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