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2005 Ferrari F430

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems โ€” with the pros and cons against similar 2005 models.

Class
Two Seaters
Engines
4.3L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
12 combined ยท 10 city / 16 hwy
Length
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Curb weight
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NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 12 MPG combined, 34% below the 2005 two seaters average of 18.3 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data โ€” not a review. How we calculate this โ†’

Overview

The 2005 Ferrari F430 is a two seaters offered with a 4.3L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 12 MPG combined (10 city / 16 highway), 34% worse than the 2005 two seaters average of 18.3 MPG, for an estimated $6,850 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCOโ‚‚ g/mi
F4304.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive10 / 15 / 12-34%$6,850741
F4304.3L 8-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive10 / 16 / 12-34%$6,850741
Spend $22,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.3 MPG2005 Two Seaters average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2005 EPA class average. How we calculate this โ†’

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2005 Ferrari F430 under the current (2011+) test program.

Similar 2005 two seaterss

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2005 Ferrari F430 (this car)12 MPGNot rated0
2005 Lamborghini Gallardo11 MPGNot rated1
2005 Ferrari 360 Modena/Spider/Challenge11 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Ferrari F430.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA โ†—

Not every 2005 Ferrari F430 is affected โ€” only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2005 Ferrari F430 in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2005 Ferrari F430 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2005 Ferrari F430. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2009 F43013177.6 inNot rated00
2008 F43013177.6 inNot rated00
2007 F43013177.6 inNot rated02
2006 F43013177.6 inNot rated01

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ferrari. How we calculate this โ†’