Ferrari's latest interpretation of the V8 sports car, the 360 Modena is a clean-sheet design anticipating future trends in Ferrari road cars. These trends include weight reduction combined with greater chassis rigidity. The new approach employs technology based on the use of aluminum for the chassis, body shell, and suspension wishbones.

"The F430 hails the arrival of a whole new generation of Ferrari berlinettas. Every inch of the car was inspired by the engineering research carried out at Ferrari's Gestione Sportiva F1 racing division. The result is a highly innovative design characterized by cutting-edge technologies perfected for use on a road-going car. Two of these are world firsts for production cars: the electronic differential initially developed by Ferrari for its F1 single seaters and designed to make the most of the engine's torque to optimize traction, and the handily placed steering wheel-mounted commutator switch which directly controls the integrated systems governing vehicle dynamics. The F430's light, compact 4,308 cc engine is completely new and gives the car its name. It punches out 490 hp and delivers a specific power output of ll4 hp/l and 465 Nm of torque. Needless to say, performance is outstanding: acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds flat and a maximum speed in excess of 315 km/h."

The 360 Spider is the Ferrari’s 20^th  road-going convertibles and is a record breaker in two quite different ways. Without doubt is the best spider Maranello has ever produced in terms of engineering, looks and performance.