Ferrari have released details on a new models that has been produced to celebrate the marque's 16th Formula One Constructors' World Championship, which they won this year.
Based on the F430 Spider, the Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M features upgrades from the 430 Sucderia. The 490 PS engine of the Ferrari F430 Spider is uprated to the 510 PS specification of the Scuderia. Torque is up marginally, from 465 Nm to 470 Nm, and the compression ratio is raised from 11.3:1 to 11.9:1. Power and torque peak at the same points in the range, at 8500 rpm and 5250 rpm respectively. The basic dimensions fo the engine remain unchanged, with a 92.0 mm bore and 81.0 mm stroke giving the 90° V-8 a swept capacity of 4308 cc. Mounted longitudinally amidships, this engine gives the Scuderia Spider 16M great performance, with the 0-100 km/h sprint taking a claimed 3.7 seconds, and allowing the car to attain a claimed 315 km/h top speed. Other modifications to the Scuderia Spider 16M over the standard F430 Spider bring the weight down to 1440 kg at the kerb, a saving of 80 kg. Overall height is down by 18 mm to 1216 mm, but the other major external dimensions remain as on the F430 Spider. CO2 emissions are 360 g/km.
Braking is courtesy of ventilated carbon-ceramic disks, 398 mm at the front, and 350 mm at the rear. The 19 inch wheels are shod with 235/35 and 285/35 series Pirelli PZero Corsa rubber front and rear respectively. Suspension front and rear is via double wishbones and coil springs.
The interior can be tailored through the Carrozzeria Scaglietti Personalisation Programme. The Scuderia Spider 16M will be made in a limited series of just 499 examples, with each bearing a commemorative plaque.
