2007 Ferrari F430 GT3 Kessel #15 For Sale
Year
2007
Make
Ferrari
Model
F430 GT3 Kessel
VIN
ZFFEX63X000153982
Mileage
TBD
Location
New Zealand
Price
€180,000.00
Accepting Offers
Description
This 2007 Ferrari F430 GT3 finished in Rosso Corsa, is a highly sought-after racecar, being one of only 54 GT3 cars built by Kessel Racing in Grancia, Switzerland under license from Ferrari.
The previous owner had the engine rebuilt. The current owner has had the gearbox, power unit and actuator rebuilt by SS auto tech in the UK.
The car is in great condition and is clean and straight with no damage evident. It comes with six spare wheels and a set of brake rotors.
Included in the picture gallery is a letter of authenticity from Kessel Racing confirming that this Ferrari F430 GT3 VIN ZFFEX63X000153982 with Kit number 15 was built in 2007 and updated in 2008 by Kessel.
Kessel Racing is a Swiss racing team founded in 1971 by racing driver Loris Kessel born in Lugano, Switzerland in 1950. Specializing in GT racing and classic car restoration. Loris Kessel’s passion for racing led the team to compete in various series. He participated in six Formula One Grand Prix’s between 1976 and 1977.
The Kessel team, which is part of the Kessel Group, is known for its strong association with Ferrari. A division of the Kessel group is dedicated to the construction and tuning of GT cars. Today the team is led by Loris Kessel’s son Ronnie. The team has achieved numerous victories in different classes.
The Ferrari F430 Challenge sports car was introduced in 2005, derived from the F430 production model with significant weight reduction to 1225 kg through an exhaustive schedule of eliminating all non-essential components from the interior. Production of this model was limited to only 100 units.
In 2006 the F430 Challenge was utilized as the foundation for creating a specialized racecar intended for the FIA GT3 European Championship and the British GT Championship. The resulting racecar was designated the F430 GT3, which featured highly developed aerodynamics and increased performance from the same 4.3 liter, V8 engine as the F430 Challenge, but after extensive tuning, the GT3’s engine produced 550 hp and 465 Nm of torque surpassing the 483 hp of the F430 Challenge and the 445 hp of the GT2 F430 GTC.
Summary:
Kessel Racing was the primary preparer of the F430 GT3, homologating a GT3 upgrade package for the F430 Challenge.
The GT3 version of the F430 differed from the Challenge model with a more powerful engine and highly developed aerodynamics.
Engine: 4.3-liter V8 naturally aspirated
Output: 550 hp and 465 Nm of torque
Gearbox: 6-speed sequential, Paddle shift actuated
Body: Lightweight carbon fiber and Kevlar composite panels
Rear wing
Dive planes
Splitter
Revised aerodynamics
Cooling system: Upgraded with large apertures and fan
Suspension: Upgraded
Brakes: Larger Brembo brakes fitted
Weight: 2,687 lbs. (1,219 kg) in race trim (driver and fuel excluded)
Spares included:
6 Spare wheels
1 Set of brake rotors.
These cars participated in various series, including the FIA GT Championship, FFSA GT Championship, and endurance races.
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