The braking system uses carbon-ceramic material - a first for a Ferrari sports competition car. The gearbox is paddle-shift system and fifth and sixth gear ratios have also been modified with respect to the road-going version, as has the final drive ratio. To make it more suitable for racing the E-Diff has been replaced by a mechanical differential and the EBD has been replaced with a mechanical system. Similarly, the stability and traction control is permanently disengaged and "race" settings have been maintained on the gearbox and engine management system, along with the ABS and ASR, thus doing away with the manettino switch.

The anti-roll bars, springs and single-rate shocks have all been modified for racing use too. Centre lock wheels and pneumatic jacks are a first for a Challenge car. New 19 '' slick tyres were also developed specifically by Pirelli.

The car has a quick-release steering wheel, making it easier for gentlemen drivers to get in and out, equipped with buttons for radio contact with the pits, to set the pit lane speed and interface with the new colour digital instrument panel. The rear of the car is characterised by a new exhaust system which has high central tail pipes, and by the modified grille which increases the extraction of hot air from the rear of the engine bay - and which will surely soon become a must for 430 customisers.

Dimensions:
Overall length: 4512 mm (177.6 in)
Overall width: 1923 mm (75.7 in)
Height: 1184 mm (46.6 in)
Weight: 1,225 kg (excluding fuel)

Engine:
Type: 90° V8
Total displacement: 4,308 cc (263 cu in)
Maximum power: 360.3 kW (490 CV) at 8,500 rpm
Maximum torque: 465 Nm (343 lb/ft) at 5,250 rpm

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