The Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M sports car

The Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M: a close look at the performance of this sports car, technical data, features, comparison of rivals, history, used prices

from classic to modern

CAR

The Scuderia Spider 16M sports car was launched by Ferrari in November 2008 to celebrate yet another win (the sixteenth and thus the title) in the Formula One World Constructors’ Championship.

This feat was commemorated with the addition of a unique plaque to the rear of the car, while another badge bearing the accolade “Limited Series” was affixed to the dashboard.

Limited to 499 units, it was essentially the convertible variant of the 430 Scuderia introduced a year earlier.

It weighed 1,340 kg net, some 80 kg less than the F430 Spider.

This was achieved through the extensive use of carbon fiber components, adding lightweight front and rear bumpers, and specially designed 19-inch five-spoke forged alloy wheels.

The chassis received additional bracing to compensate for the added performance, along with carbon ceramic front disc brakes and larger calipers.

The five-switch Manettino, positioned on the steering wheel, was retained to integrate the F1-style gearbox with the CST and F1-Trac, stability and traction control systems, which incorporated the electronic limited-slip differential, E-Diff .

Apart from the standard color scheme of a black bodywork along with gray trim, an alternative was available for the Scuderia Spider 16M and it consisted of a format involving three different colours.

Another feature was the inclusion of a new generation audio system that could be linked to a custom Ferrari iPod.

THE MOTOR

The Scuderia Spider 16M was powered by the same 4.3-litre V8 mid-engine as used in the 430 Scuderia and delivered 510bhp at 8500rpm (redline 8640) and 347ft/lbs of torque at 5250rpm.

With a compression ratio of 11.9:1 and fitted with a six-speed F1-style paddle gearbox, it produced a top speed of 196 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds.

As expected, performance was slightly lower than the F430 Scuderia. Technical data:

COMPETITION

Typical competition for the Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M came from the Porsche 997 GT3, Mercedes SLR McLaren and Lamborghini Gallardo sports cars. Ferrari Performance:

SPORTS CARS FOR SALE

A Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M in good condition would cost around $180,000, while one in show condition would cost around $350,000.

Another Ferrari supercar.

This marks the end of my Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M sports car review.