2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia

2009 Ferrari 430 Scuderia - Rare UK RHD 430 Scuderia in Avus White

Bianco Avus with Grigio Corsa Racing Stripe and Nero Alcantara interior, Rosso Stitching. Carbon Fibre Racing Seats and Red Brake Calipers. 26,684 miles. Main dealer service history.

The name Scuderia, Italian for 'team' lies at the core of Ferrari's racing DNA. When the Ferrari 430 Scuderia was unveiled it was the result of collaborative development between the road car and race team with guidance from none other than Michael Schumacher, who contributed valuable development insight and testing miles.

Far more than a simple evolution of the Ferrari F430, the 430 Scuderia represented a lighter, sharper and more purposeful interpretation of Ferrari's mid-engined V8 supercar. It arrived imbued with the spirit of Ferrari's then-dominant Formula 1 programme and engineered with a singular focus on performance.

Extensive weight reduction was achieved through the widespread use of carbon fibre, titanium and Lexan, complemented by a pared-back interior and advanced electronic systems. The result was a road car that felt closer to Ferrari's racing machinery than ever before-one that famously lapped the Fiorano Circuit faster than the legendary Ferrari Enzo.

At its core lies a 4.3-litre naturally aspirated V8 producing approximately 510 bhp, revving eagerly to 8,500 rpm. Performance figures remain formidable: 0-62 mph in just 3.5 seconds and a top speed approaching 199 mph.

Driving a 430 Scuderia is to experience the raw essence of an analogue supercar. There is little in the way of insulation between driver and machine; from the moment the engine fires, the V8's resonant bellow and free-revving character take centre stage.

On the road, the Scuderia impresses with quick, incisive steering, a chassis that rewards confident inputs and a gearbox that favours decisive driving. The single-clutch transmission lacks the low-speed smoothness of later dual-clutch units, yet this very trait forms part of the car's character: it demands engagement and returns drama in equal measure.

Right now, the Ferrari 430 Scuderia shines as a vibrant testament to an era of pure, unadulterated driving pleasure. Its blend of breathtaking performance, limited availability, and raw, analogue appeal makes it an irresistible magnet for serious collectors and investors.

Accompanying the car is the original stamped maintenance record and other handbooks, and the VIP package paperwork along with pictures of the car on the production line.

Vehicle Options
- 1 of 165 UK RHD cars
- Avus White
- Grey Racing Stripe
- Black/Alcantara Black Interior
- Red Stitching
- Carbon Fibre Racing Seats
- Driver Seat Adjustment Device
- Extracampionario Carpets
- Yellow Instrument Panel
- Carbon Fibre Steering Wheel + LEDs
- Red Brake Calipers
- iPod Connection
- Bluetooth for Mobile Phone
- NavTrak AntiTheft System
- Matt anthracite 19-inch alloy wheels
- Capristo switchable sports exhaust (original with car)