Wimmer Rennsporttechnik Solingen has presented its new performance upgrade programme for the Ferrari F430 Coupé and Spider as well as the 430 Scuderia which comprises of reprogrammed ECU software for more power and speed, a new exhaust system fitted with sport control valves and a hydraulic suspension lift system.

The Ferrari F430 Performance Kit has been shown for the first time by Wimmer Rennsporttechnik Solingen at the Essen Motor Show. Meanwhile for the 430 Scuderia, the powerful limited-edition version built around the F430 Coupe, Wimmer RS has developed a power pack that can be heard and felt. The kit includes new Wimmer RS engine control software and sport valve exhaust system. With the use of remote control a driver can choose between nearly a serial sport sound and a racing sound. In addition the handbuilt high grade steel exhaust system that optimises dynamic pressure contains two welded high grade steel exhaust manifolds as well as two sport catalytic converters and an exhaust valves control unit.

Wimmer RS claim that the new performance kit provides for an increase of 38 bhp in the engine power output which corresponds to the speed increase of about 11 km/h, with maximum speed now reaching 321 km/h. For acceleration from standstill up to 100 km/h the 430 Scuderia, once it is tuned by Wimmer RS, now needs just 3.84 seconds. 200 kph speed is reached within 11.03 seconds and 300 kph – within 34.9 seconds.

The German tuner's program includes also new KW HLS system (Hydraulic Lift System) which means that when the driver pushes a button, the 430 Scuderia when equipped with KW HLS is adjusted by up to 45 mm on the front axle. Thus obstacles that cannot be overcome with low ground clearance can be driven over without any problems. The hydraulic unit is mounted on the coilovers between spring cups and springs. The advantage of the hydraulic system consists in the fact that no compression (movement) of moving-out cylinder unit (thus no undesired additional elastic deflection) occurs while driving.

The 19” BBS FI alloy rims (7.6 kg each for the front axle rim and 8.8 kg each rear axle rim) help to emphasise the F430's sports characteristics. The super light BBS alloy rims, finished in black, are completed by 8.75x19 with 225/35 R19 tyres on the front axle and 11.25x19 with 305/30 R19 tyres on the rear axle. High speed tyres are presented by Winner RS's technology partner Dunlop.