The F430 Spider joins the F430 as the latest addition to the new generation of Ferrari V8-engined sports cars. The Spider boasts all of the F430's stunning technology, itself the product of a close working relationship with Ferrari's Formula 1 racing division. The track is the prancing horse's finest research and development arena and the impact of the Scuderia's experience has had a huge influence on the F430 Spider - the highly innovative aerodynamics, honed to generate special flows to increase downforce and improve cooling, and the F1 transmission featuring upgraded software, are just two examples of how Ferrari's technological excellence has been seamlessly transferred from the track to the road.