Ferrari F430 Challenge, 2006
Ferrari F430 F131
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€83,440 | Sold
- Competition car
- Chassis no. ZFFEX63X000146802
- Rare model, refurbished in 2023
- Top speed of more than 300 km/h
- Reasonable running costs
The Challenge version of the Ferrari F430 was a “customer competition” car that used the standard 430 engine (a 4.3-litre V8 producing 490 bhp), but whose chassis, running gear and interior had been radically revised for track use. Stiffer and lighter, with modified suspension and brakes, the F430 Challenge was one of the best machines in its class at the time, while also bearing a prestigious name. Delivered new in Italy, the car we are offering was subsequently sold to a Luxembourg-based owner before recently becoming part of a Finnish collection.
It was used mainly for track days and at one point took part in the Ferrari Challenge. Repainted blue during its lifetime, it was retired from racing in 2010 and put into storage until it was purchased in 2022 by its current Finnish owner. He decided to restore its original Rosso Corsa colour and entrusted it to a Ferrari dealer for a complete overhaul in 2023. At that time, the clutch showed approximately 60% wear.
Now presenting an attractive overall appearance and equipped with L/XL seats, this F430 Challenge berlinetta can return to the track and give its future owner the exhilarating sensations it was designed to deliver. Competition car - Rare model, refurbished in 2023 - Top speed of more than 300 km/h - Reasonable running costs The Challenge version of the Ferrari F430 was a “customer competition” car featuring the standard 430 engine (a 4.3-litre V8 producing 490 bhp), but with a radically revised chassis, running gear and interior for track use.
Stiffer and lighter, with modified suspension and brakes, the F430 Challenge was one of the best machines in its class at the time, while also bearing a prestigious name. Delivered new in Italy, the car we are offering was subsequently sold to a Luxembourg-based owner before recently becoming part of a Finnish collection. It was used mainly for track days and once took part in the Ferrari Challenge. Repainted blue at some point, it was retired from racing in 2010 and put into storage until its purchase by its current Finnish owner in 2022. He decided to restore the car to its original Rosso Corsa colour and entrusted it to a Ferrari dealer for a complete overhaul in 2023.
On this occasion, the clutch showed approximately 60% wear. Now boasting an attractive overall appearance and L/XL seats, this F430 Challenge berlinetta will soon be back on the racetrack, giving its future owner the exhilarating sensations it was designed to deliver. Photos © Jani Talja
Cost
344,840 AED
