Latest Ferrari F430 Spy Photo

Here is the latest photo of the upcoming Ferrari F430 Challenge Stradale. They were taken on a test drive in Germany. The Challenge Stradale is Ferrari’s answer to Porsche’s RS-models, and both of them use almost the same recipe. While Porsche makes the RS-models lighter but keep the same horsepower as the base GT3, Ferrari gives the CS not just a lighter body but also some more power .

The standard F430 delivers 490 bhp and the Stradale is believed to give away at least 520 bhp and about 100 kg less weight. The biggest visible change are the exhaust pipes that got moved up a bit and are producing a lot of great music to all Ferrari fans out there. Due to safety regulations the door windows are not made of plastic anymore like on the 360 CS and the wheels have 5 normal lug bolts instead of one center bolt like on the Challenge cars.

The inside of the doors is completely made of carbon to keep the weight down. Other light weight tricks include magnesium sport wheels and the carbon grille in the back that also helps to enhance engine cooling. It looks like the brakes are upgraded with bigger discs. Expect the Challenge Stradale to hit the roads in the beginning of 2007.

Raikkonen In Ferrari Red For The First Time

The new Ferrari star Kimi Raikkonen has made his first appearance in the famous Ferrari red. Raikkonen officially joined the team on January 1 and is participating in their annual media gathering at the Madonna di Campiglio ski resort.

Raikkonen arrived on Tuesday to join team mates Felipe Massa and Luca Badoer for the event, dubbed ‘Wrooom’, which over the coming days will see them and other Ferrari members participating in a number of winter sport activities. The drivers appeared in a press conference on Wednesday morning before preparing to head for the slopes.

Ferrari is expected to launch their 2007 car this Sunday in Maranello. Raikkonen hasn’t driven a Formula One car since last year’s Brazilian Grand Prix and is anxious to get behind the wheel.