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Ferrari F430 Spider

It might cost more than the hardtop F430, but the droptop version of the nearly perfect sports car offers the same nearly sublime driving experience. It’s a fast, comfortable supercar that never disappoints the driver while managing to sound better than the hardtop.

Excels at everything, and the F1-inspired V-8 will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.

HIGHS
Provides a flawless driving experience and the top goes down; a near-perfect mix of style, performance, and cutting-edge technology.

LOWS
It’s expensive and you’ll incur the wrath of player haters; this is not the car for retiring types or seekers of anonymity.

Base price: $209,222
Vehicle type: mid-engine, rear-drive; 2-door 2-passenger roadster
Interior volume, F/R/cargo (cu ft) 52/NA/6
Wheelbase 102.4 in
Length/width/height 177.6/75.7/48.6 in
Turning circle 36.1 ft
Curb weight 3351 lb
EPA city/hwy mpg 12-13/17 (est)
Fuel-tank capacity/range 25.1 gal/301-326 mi

POWERTRAIN
4.3-liter DOHC 32-valve V-8; 6-sp man, 6-sp man with automated clutch and shifting

SUSPENSION
F ind, unequal-length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
R ind, unequal-length control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar

BRAKES
F/R vented, cross-drilled disc/vented, cross-drilled disc
ABS standard
Stability Control standard