Is this the Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider?

 Is this the Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider?
Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider?

We only told you 2 short days a go that Ferrari are secretly working on an open-top variant of the super limited 430 Scuderia, and what happens? Up pops these few images of what appears to be a 100% production ready prototype. We have to admit there is a pretty slim chance that this is in fact real, this model is probably the work of an extensive tuning package. However you can't argue with the fact it still looks great and offers everyone the opportunity to get an unofficial sample of what the rumoured model may look like.

Should the model complete development and come out of Marenello, we can expect a very limited run of not more than 300 units. It will be fitted with a retractable hard-top roof adding an extra 70kg to its kerb weight. Ferrari will counter this performance dropping weight gain by incorporating its brand new 7-speed dual clutch transmission system which will debut in the brand new Ferrari California.

Rumours flying around the automotive circles state we will see the unveiling of the model at the Ferrari Challenge at Mugello on November 5th.

Source: Le Auto

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 Tuner_Mad Tuner_Mad
Ruined... unless it is 'roofless.' If it is, that'll be great for a track car, but chances are it ain't.
September 5, 2008 4:03 pm
 IpsesNipse IpsesNipse
Sure looks good. It could be a prototype where they have only taken the engine upgrdes from a Scuderia to a spider and the bodyparts. Or then someone has made himself a real nice spider. looks real good
September 5, 2008 6:32 pm
 BabyMilo BabyMilo
i think it looks nice...
September 5, 2008 8:56 pm
 motorjedi motorjedi
Yeah, I like how he's redone the rear aero system to look like the Scud. Tailpipes in the right place and everything. They can't give it a retractable hardtop. That's just heavy and meant for GTs like the California. I'd say just another fabric roof.
September 5, 2008 11:16 pm
 Wunderkind Wunderkind
Nope! It's not a Scuderia. The interior is carpeted. All Scud's have their bare metal and carbon floors exposed or covered by removable plastic matts. Why would anyone want a Scuderia convertible anyway? Poseurs? The engine is already too loud as it is in the berlinetta. You'd need ear-muffs.
September 6, 2008 2:42 am
 NoureldeenAlfassi NoureldeenAlfassi
It could be the new Enzo cuz they said that from now on we will make lighter cars with probably the same power as our previous cars. Of course we all know what that means. Just take the F430 Scuderia as an example, yes they added a little more power but that isn't the only difference, the weight, body as in aerodynamics, brakes, suspension etc... Those were the true differences between the normal F430 and the Scuderia. I believe thats what they will do to the Enzo. In my opinion this car is not the mule for the Enzo. I think this is the mule for the new F430 which is supposed to come out in 2010.
September 6, 2008 2:52 am
 NoureldeenAlfassi NoureldeenAlfassi
Sorry people that was supposed to be for the other article about the Enzo Mule loool
September 6, 2008 2:54 am
 sebfill55 sebfill55
This 430 from the other article may very well be the mule for an Enzo in 2000-2001 Ferrari used a bunch of 360's n 355's to test the engine. So to answer so peoples questions about the 430 mule article with the center exhaust yes it may very well be a mule for a new Enzo or a F430 but we wont find that out for another few months.
September 6, 2008 3:10 pm
 m555david m555david
This car has a stock radio in it...Scuderia does not come with any sound enhancing products other then a muffler.
September 7, 2008 5:39 pm
 mechamynd mechamynd
Pointless as Bmw X5M and onion icecream... Track priority cars have to be stiff and tough and they need roof to enable this.
September 7, 2008 5:51 pm
 NoureldeenAlfassi NoureldeenAlfassi
Mechamynd, couldn't agree with u more! Thats exactly right! What this car stands for is the exact opposite of what they did with the Scuderia.
September 9, 2008 6:38 pm