With less than 16,000 kilometers traveled, the sports car maintains its classic Rosso Corsa color, a 500 HP V8 engine and personalized details such as an inscription with the magnate’s initials.
Ferrari F430: Features and Specifications
This Ferrari F430, which Donald Trump purchased before taking office, not only has the good looks of its previous owner, but is a coveted Maranello model in its own right. Instead of a roaring V12 engine , the F430 features a potent 4.3-liter V8 engine , capable of generating 500 horsepower at an impressive 8,500 rpm , with a peak torque of 343 pound-feet at 5,250 rpm .
One of the most notable innovations of this model was the adjustable suspension , which allowed the driving quality to be adapted for both the street and the track. However, the steering was still purely mechanical through the rack and pinion system , since steer-by-wire technology was not yet available at the time. What it did incorporate was a steering system with variable sensitivity depending on speed , anticipating future innovations in the industry.
Ferrari F430 design and performance
The Ferrari F430 is an exotic car that blends design, comfort and high performance . Buyers could choose between a six-speed manual transmission or an automatic transmission with a six-speed «F1» gearbox and paddle shifters . Trump, according to the included documentation, purchased the brand new vehicle with the automatic option. Ferrari claims that this rear-wheel drive model can reach a top speed of 196 miles per hour (approximately 315 km/h) and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds .
During that time, Ferrari was beginning to incorporate electronic driving aids , and Trump’s F430 includes traction control and a vehicle dynamic control system , technologies that were new at the time but were already standard on this model.
Although the F430’s design was influenced by Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher , Ferrari conceived it more as a car for the street than the track (although its performance on the track is still notable). In addition, it was one of the first models of the brand to incorporate the new V8 engine , which allowed costs to be reduced compared to the V12s.
At the time, it was sold at a base price of $289,000 .
Trump’s Ferrari: What makes it special?
Trump’s Ferrari F430 is largely unmodified from a standard model. It retains the classic Rosso Corsa color with a beige leather interior and carbon fiber panels , a scheme that is fairly common in production Ferraris. Unlike modern cars, it does not have a central display, but rather a traditional audio system and manual controls for the climate control system.
There are, however, a few custom details that lend it further historical value. These include a carbon-fiber induction cover with model inscription and the signature “DJT-NYC” engraved on it, alluding to Trump’s initials and his hometown. Also included is a custom New York license plate with “DJT” inscription , identical to Trump Media’s stock ticker (though the buyer won’t be able to legally use it).
This Ferrari has less than 10,000 original miles (around 16,000 km ) and comes with an extensive service history , two original keys , owner’s manual , «VIP» documents and registration records signed by Trump .
How much can it be worth at auction?
According to a quick internet search, a 2007 Ferrari F430 with similar specs and mileage is valued at between $260,000 and $280,000 , showing that it has held its value well over time. Adding in the provenance of Trump’s property and his dual presidency, it’s unclear whether the F430 could fetch the same price as his Lamborghini Diablo, but it will likely command a higher price than a non-celebrity F430.
Bidding begins February 16th at Rockstar Car Auctions , with the auction closing March 9th . It remains to be seen whether this Ferrari will break records and join the list of the most valuable cars with a presidential past.
