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The 2009 Ferrari F430 enters the new model year unchanged with rumors telling of a more powerful replacement coming next year.

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Exterior

The body has been redesigned to be more curvaceous and aerodynamic. Although the drag coefficient remains the same, downforce has been greatly enhanced. A great deal of Ferrari heritage is found in the car at the rear, the Enzos tail lights and interior vents have been added. The cars name has been etched into the Testarossastyled driver's side mirror. The large oval openings in the front bumper are reminiscent of Ferrari racing models from the 60s, specifically the 156 sharknose Formula One car and 250 TR61 Le Mans cars of Phil Hill.

Interior

he F430 includes the E-Diff, a computercontrolled limited slip 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 wheelmounted control knob. Drivers can select from five different settings which modify the vehicles ESP system, Skyhook electronic suspension, transmission behavior, throttle response, and EDiff. The feature is similar to Land Rovers Terrain Response system.