06.10.2004 Alcoa announced today that they have been selected by Ferrari to supply the aluminium spaceframe for the coming F430 sportscar

Alcoa announced today that they have been selected by Ferrari to supply the aluminium spaceframe for the coming F430 sportscar.

The F430 will replace the 360 Modena and will establish new standards for the performance of automotive aluminium structures.

It will also continue the close co-operative relationship between Ferrari and Alcoa that began with the debut of the 360 Modena in 1999.

"Alcoa is very excited about working with Ferrari on the F430. This continues collaboration between our two companies that has already produced two of the most exciting sports cars in the world, the 360 Modena and 612 Scaglietti.

"We are dedicated to making sure the F430 will continue to give Ferrari the aluminum structural technology necessary for them to meet their goals of combining scintillating performance with superb passenger safety and comfort," according to Misha Riveros-Jacobson, president of Alcoa Advanced Transportation Systems (AATS).

Production of Ferrari space frame components illustrates Alcoa's pan-European manufacturing and supply capabilities. Cast, extruded and fabricated components are produced in Hungary, Germany and the Netherlands and shipped to Modena, Italy, where they are assembled into the finished space frame at an Alcoa facility inside Ferrari's Scaglietti Works.

Ferrari and Alcoa first began working together in 1994, when the company was seeking a development partner for an aluminum-structured vehicle to replace its older models. In June of that year, Alcoa assumed the primary design and engineering role for the aluminum spaceframe body structure development, with full production beginning in 1998. To date, Alcoa has supplied more than 12,000 frames to Ferrari for its Modena model, a model recognized today as one of the best performing sports cars in the world.

Alcoa is the world's leading producer and manager of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina facilities, and is active in all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering, production and other capabilities of Alcoa's businesses to customers.