Engine:The F430 has a 4.3L V8 gasoline engine .The engine's output specifications are: 491 hp at 8500 rpm and 343 lbft of torque at 5250 rpm 80% of which is available below 3500rpm. Despite a 20% increase in displacement engine weight grew by only 4 kg and engine dimensions were decreased for easier packaging. The four-valve cylinder head valves and intake trumpets were copied directly from Formula 1 engines for ideal volumetric efficiency. The F430 has a top speed in excess of 196 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds 0.7 seconds quicker than the F360Brakes:The brakes on the F430 were designed in close cooperation with Brembo. This F430 has the optional Carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide ceramic composite brake package. Ferrari claims the carbon ceramic brakes will not fade even after 300-360 laps at their test track.FeaturesThe F430 features the E-Diff a computer-controlled limited slip active differential which can vary the distribution of torque based on inputs such as steering angle and lateral acceleration.Other notable features include the first application of Ferrari's manettino steering wheel-mounted control knob Drivers can select from five different settings which modify the vehicle's ESC system ""Skyhook"" electronic suspension transmission behavior throttle response and E-Diff.