Ferrari 430 | Car Review | Top Gear - Part 1

Part one of two. Jeremy Clarkson takes the Ferrari 430 coupe out on to the Top Gear track. Even with a list of very expensive optional extras, its still as close to motoring perfection in Jeremy's eyes.
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[@silveradopunked8329]

This all changed when James May bought one.

[@jonnnyren6245]

Yep true that. 🤣🤣

[@dkmorris713]

it changed even more when Jeremy ate a chocolate bar in it😂

[@thabangmatlakala6657]

Even when James bought a 458😭

[@sheitejsharma681]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dazzaMusic]

This the car that made James love Ferrari’s

[@breakingcycles741]

This car is almost 20 years old and looks just as good now as it did then. What a beautiful, timeless design.

[@nath-wp7xp]

Thanks for making me feel old today

[@Fordy117]

Planning on buying one soon, I truly think it’s one of the best cars ever made

[@BugattiONE666]

I think it looks better now than it ever did back in the day

[@Steve1766]

it debuted in 2003

[@kurtisbrabeck5270]

This is a job i would dream to have. To wake up in the morning, put on a suit, and know that I get to go be an idiot in a supercar all day long.

[@ilikezappa3268]

I have settled for just being an idiot . I got halfway to your dream

[@Sbarrett1]

ILike Zappa HAHAHAHA

[@trihardcx6743]

Kurtis Brabeck And get paid millions for doing it.

[@user-qj6lj4iq2b]

Kurtis Brabeck me too

[@ReconVette19D]

He messed it up by punching the boss though right??

[@PuffinDragun69]

A manual F430 will demand a much higher price these days

[@harryburroughs]

PuffinDragun69 my dad has a manual f430 spider 100 k

[@daneg007]

these days it's about $100,000 for one in very good condition. hasn't increased in value, but has held it's value pretty well. the 430 scuderia, on the other hand, has increased in value quite a bit, at $250,000 and up for one in very good condition.

[@yellowmalice3036]

PuffinDragun69 Assuming one actually had the dough for a manual 430, I could only imagine how unbelievably hard it would be to find one.

[@TheDatpussy]

Yellow Malice its not harder to find that any other ferrari there usually one if you look around its just not the color you want haha.

[@mcmh9523]

McMuffinFluffin You're absolutely right. The red/beige ones only show up once in a blue moon, and they ARE very expensive.

[@mjo3275]

i miss top gear

[@sam-nk2id]

Larry Howie Join the club

[@roguedogx]

+Larry Howie makes 3 of us.

[@ben41281]

Get Amazon Prime, and watch The Grand Tour, it's basically what Top Gear used to be, but better.

[@philipcollier263]

Ben Pritchard second season was better. The first season was a bit disappointing to be honest. It just seemed like nobody was there to tell them to stop dicking about. Hopefully season3 will be better still.

[@danialkashif8467]

Philip Collier third season was absolutely brilliant

[@Butterbean32]

Years later, this and the 458 reviews are still some of the best piece of reviewing from Clarkson and Top Gear. The filming, soundtrack and pacing all come together perfectly, and the way Clarkson talks about these cars, mixed with how they sound, makes them seem like what Ferraris are to people: perfect cars

[@tommytong4428]

i love the moment when the 430 is revving and the subtitle shows:[Music]

[@user-lb7pt6jb3o]

There's some things about this car I like even more than the 458 and 599

[@princesuites7259]

OF COURSE IT IS. ITS BETTER FROM THE FRONT MORE BEAUTIFUL

[@cristtclaros]

the last of the "analogue" ferraris... without dual clutch and hundreds of electronics... makes you feel the car even more!

[@the80386]

Let me tell you what that is - it has 2 Pair of lights on the back. All proper ferraris have 4 tail lights.

[@user-lb7pt6jb3o]

zeebazu same thing corvette purists say "the z06 sucks just because it doesnt have round tail lights"

[@yrasphong]

the owner of my company owns one...its the sexiest exhaust sound...like a perfectly tuned race car

[@dankmemer2774]

1:02 That dark knight theme should have played in the murcielago vid.

[@rextuner03]

I got to drive one of these yesterday around a short race circuit and wow.... Jeremy is spot on with saying it is perfect. Before I could never understand why you would spend that kind of money on a car. After driving it I can totally understand. It was a slice of heaven with wheels.

[@il2xbox]

Wormtongue: "Carbon ceramic brakes? But that must cost thousands!" Saruman: "TENS OF THOUSANDS"

[@DutchBondFan]

Got to drive this car for 20 minutes yesterday! One of the best expierences in my life! :D

[@bluecar786]

+DutchBudokaiFan Biggest pieces of shit.... My buddy leased the car and it had issues and rattled worse than a pinto! Only plus is the WOW effect when you drive in one....

[@DutchBondFan]

Well I only got to drive one for 20 minutes, was a personal lifetime expierence I can now get off my bucket list :)

[@jerrellchiu9513]

+DutchBondFan I have been watching your GTA walkthroughs for years. I love them!

[@DutchBondFan]

Haha a nice man! Good to be recognized on a random video! :D

[@cupair]

+DutchBondFan Hearhear!! I'll do the same at Exotics Racing in Vegas in a month!!

[@PositiveLastAction]

The F430 still looks gorgeous! Still an amazing car in every way...and now it's priced to sell!

[@ExoticCarList]

The Ferrari F430 is becoming desirable among collectors. Clean, low mileage examples are starting to bring in big money.

[@mpa1931]

I feel like this cars exterior can be sold today, still looks great!

[@dishwashingdishes]

The way Jeremy explain things is amazing, the passion

[@ihmesekoilua]

He's so right about the F430 out-handling everything. I drove a 911, and then an F430 and the Porsche suddenly felt like.. well, a canal boat.

[@ArmenMotors]

I still think the F430 is the best looking mid-engine Ferrari ever made. And with a 6-speed manual gearbox, this car is simply mind-blowing.

[@gheorghefiliuta1532]

Ferrari makes a good mid-engine car every 4 years ,the f355 was good ,the 360 was a bit crap this is a legend and the 458 is again trash

[@Virtuoso23]

It was, until 488 Pista has been built. That car is nothing less than sexually exciting.

[@ernodios]

@@Virtuoso23 the Ferrari brand goes on a rollercoaster of design beauty, they reached a peak with the 355, then went down to the f360, reached the top with the f430, hit the bottom with the 458 and now they're up again with the 488. Shame it's not naturally aspirated anymore but when it comes to design alone, the 488 is the worthy heir of the F430

[@raedsakly2463]

@@gheorghefiliuta1532 the 458 is trash? What are you talking about? And FYI the 488 in terms of design is nothing more than a facelifted 458

[@milanmutic3487]

@@ernodios 458 is one of the greatest car ever especially 458 speciale.

[@Jeff9691]

Then you watch the 458 review and he says this is the wrong car to buy lol.. Shits all over May for buying one of these...

[@sanath8521]

Jeffrey Rose James May owns a 458 Speciale now 😃

[@evns7142]

Because the technology got better?? How can you even compare the two videos lol at the time the 430 was the best...

[@mperformance3502]

Better transmission too. Although f430 F1 is a good single clutch, it’s slow and clunky compared to double clutch in 458.

[@scottwhitley3392]

He said that only because May owned one

[@rykehuss3435]

@@mperformance3502 F430 is only proper with the gated manual. The last manual Ferrari, something special. Nowadays only Porsche (and Chevrolet) produce high powered sports cars with manual

[@Ciciulins]

One day I will buy one

[@sigilwig444]

Same

[@draculafun]

You can get one for 70-80k now ;) not in 5 years

[@thatuchihaguy1018]

It's cheaper here in my country

[@thatuchihaguy1018]

Ciciulins u probably can afford the car but don't forget about the maintenance...

[@Lwncfn]

KixioHD the cheapest f430 i can buy is €70k

[@delbroox]

Just drove one today in Silverstone, and it was my first Ferrari ever. Amazing experience!

[@codyclark5902]

It's almost 2019 and this is still probably my favorite Ferrari apart from the 458

[@lamiar3688]

Is it still your favorite now ?

[@tdashkevich]

@@lamiar3688 yes

[@drzxy5498]

458 best v8 but I love the 599 or enzo

[@ditinikolli731]

1:01 they played hans zimmer's batman score

[@Joolz1982]

I have been in a Ferrari F430 and I must say it`s one of the best feelings I`ve ever had. The launch control is immense!!

[@justinanderson8758]

Little did Clarkson know the 458 would release and he will shun the 430

[@DaylyDriverDayly]

I love this car, one of my favorite Ferrari's because they offer it in stick shift (the only way you should buy a supercar). Also, unlike other Ferrari's, this one doesn't require having the engine taken out in order to perform certain maintenance. Jeremy Clarkson makes this Ferrari review like no other, it's awesome!!

[@mohafzal2790]

Brb selling my house and my children for medical experiments

[@MrWojas92]

Don't forget about that leg if you want a flappy paddle gearbox lol

[@SachaKDrums]

"A Harrier jumpjet at the battle of Agincourt" - this is why Top Gear can't be replicated in Australia, the US, wherever; Jeremy and Co. bring so much cultural significance and knowledge into what they do on the show that it's too unique to be copied. I think that's why people really like Top Gear - they work REALLY hard to make their car reviews relevant to people. They review a car as a piece of machinery AND for what it means to humanity in the bigger picture.

[@carscoffeeandcannabis-634]

A few weekends ago got to drive an F430 and a Gallardo on the track. Honestly, the F430, which i drove first exceeded expectations. The sound was brilliant, the feel through the steering wheel, informative. It basically begged you to push it just a bit harder, and reassured you it could handle it (if you could). The Gallardo was super underwhelming. The gearbox, while not great on the F430, was crap. While in the Ferrari, in the corners it would grip and go, the Gallardo's tires would squeal and tell me I was at the cars limit. In a 40mph corner, the Ferrari was telling me that I could still go much faster, the Lambo was squealing and groaning. The understeer was shocking for a car of this caliber. This was my first ever Lambo, and my 2nd Ferrari. Honestly, I grew up with Lamborghini posters and screen savers. While I had an admiration for the "special" Ferraris (F40, Enzo etc), Lambos WERE the dream. After driving them both, I am a Ferrari Convert. My dreams have changed with experience, and my new goal (which is currently attainable within a few years if I keep my mind to it) is an F430 or 360 with that beautiful gates shifter (which I have tested once is the 355). Really, I got off track, but the point is this: Don't get stuck on the preconceived ideas of what a car should be like. I thought the Ferrari would be the poser, I just want to look cool car, and the Lambo was the actual driver's car that made you feel like you just harnessed the bull; when in reality, the opposite was true.

[@JackNapier19]

Nice experience. If you can, get a manual F430... such an epic car ! The 360 is a beautiful car but the front-end is not as nimble as the F430, the interior is dated, the chassis feels less sporty (it's not even more comfortable than the F430) and you have those damn timing belts whereas on the F430 it is a chain. Plus, I think the F430 looks better, it is more agressive especially from the rear with the huge diffuser.

[@ducksouponline7420]

JackNapier19 yeah, but 360 is cheaper 😂

[@144Jacob]

This guy does some real driving and real testing. Love it!!!

[@iantownsend500]

I loved this car when it came out. When James drove it in Sliver as a Convertible I was in love

[@JonBrownbread]

Thing i love about Top gear is that the footage is 15 years old but looks like it was made yesterday.

[@thmvankempen]

Really really awesome car. Just driven one. Really awesome. They said I was allowed to go 60km/h (I am 15:) ) but when I was at my second lap I went to 150 km/h. It accelerates like a beast.

[@jokerific07]

"although since you won't be needing a clutch pedal, you could sell one of your legs" Jeremy Clakson's hosting is amazing

[@ernodios]

They keep releasing new models and still in 2018 none of them can compare with this magnificent work of art. This is Ferrari at the Ferrariest

[@Krelus]

I don't understand why Top Gear dislikes the look of this car. I agree when they say the 612 and 599 aren't that gorgeous, but I consider this to be one of the most gorgeous Ferraris in existence!

[@nickw7693]

Saw one the other day, still sounds and looks great imo.

[@MrSupercampeao]

I love my 430 Spider! I think the Enzo inspired back end looks awesome. Real shame that the 458 Spider also does not have the glass engine cover any more.

[@Bmontepeque11]

To have The Dark Knight Theme, with the sound of that F430 and Jeremy's comment was heaven! 🙌🔥

[@hypersonicattack]

One of the most beautiful ferraris

[@l82282305]

"Although because you don't need a clutch pedal, you could raise that money by selling one of your legs"

[@siler7]

I, too, watched the video.

[@michaelhunter636]

Watching this in 2019 and feeling like you can predict the future

[@WasifKhan1]

This is one of the all time best top gear review ever.

[@Ryancuasay]

Impeccable review as always.

[@pascalnemeth8183]

What a great car, it's going through the corners extremely fast and controlled!

[@madmanfred3]

The song at the beginning is 'Pavane' by Gabriel Fauré

[@TheWarfare07]

What about the song that starts at 2:06

[@dirkjanssens85]

Thanks, i came looking for this in the comments!

[@ottoszarnyasi4596]

@@TheWarfare07 Hans Zimmer - Liberty

[@skenginmyblazer8190]

This was the first car I fell in love with as a kid I dream to own one one day

[@ContactFault]

Went round a track in one of these yesterday and its a truly epic machine, if I could I'd have one tomorrow haha.

[@finnjeffrey572]

These sound amazing, especially with an aftermarket exhaust

[@nataneraser]

"sell the children for medical experiments.." LMAO XD

[@Testacojones]

I optioned mine with deviating stitching, thicker stitching #2, optional Daytona seats with optional red inserts, optional full power seats, rear leather behind the seats like he said, standard carbon interior and not aluminium look, red brake calipers, Scuderia fender shields, optional spare tyre with tool kit, dedication plate on the dash and chose yellow tachometer.

[@ms13uz]

I wonder how much it cost to Ferrari THIS kind of advertisement. Very nice music selection in the beginning, Gabriel Fauré and Ferrari go perfectly, The footage is spectecular. TG on its repertoire

[@ecko_lmtd]

F430, F40 those 2 have timeless design. Imho

[@iftikharnaseem1992]

In love with this ride since i saw it the first time :')

[@UnIngerPierdut]

can anyone tell me when does top gear start again? the next series...i live in a small country in europe and i don`t get bbc on my tv so i`ve watched all episodes of Top Gear here,on youtube.and i`m looking forward to the next series because this is the greatest car show in the world ! thank you for replying to my comment !

[@BraytonCycleAdvocate]

Love the Enjoy the Silence mix...

[@jaykay7932]

At the time this was filmed i was an undergrad at university. Today im a software engineer and STILL cant afford a ferrari

[@ImperialDiecast]

i bet you can in 1/18.

[@palwinder_kaler]

I had poster of this car in my bed room in my teen years and I dreamt about this car every night. My first love 430

[@divyabattina1035]

Superb Video.

[@FutsuNushiWR]

And the music starting on 3:40?? Great groove!

[@SCOTTMCKAY1982]

For me its my number 1 car! :)

[@BL00D4NG31]

"Commit Suicide Training" :)

[@MultiTopgearfan]

one great car, one mindblowing review.... TOP GEAR THE BEST!!!!

[@Iamthestig2]

Why did you change the soundtrack? :( This was my favorite Top Gear review which included some epic music

[@xxxxx4381]

Best Ferrari ever!

[@gedam131]

not really, i like it alot tho !

[@krishtandon7212]

Who else remembers this legend??

[@SMOKEY_HATES_TAXES]

458 and the F430 are my all time fav

[@gulitazmi8385]

That 'TDK' soundtrack in the back really says what a mighty of a car that Ferrari is.

[@Aerosmithfan507]

this is my favorite car ever, id like to own one someday

[@aaronbassist146]

1:41-1:42: "I was driving a Ferrari and I... JIZZED IN MY PANTS"

[@jerrycaidic08]

music from 1:01 to 1:46- same with the one used for the trailer of the dark knight. nice.

[@DannyVRPM]

Watching in July 2018 🙌🏻

[@Kridoo]

OMG what a shift sound at 1:28 XOOO Gigasome!!!

[@righthook5789]

Front of a 458 & back of a f430 = Sexiest Ferrari

[@andyelliott8027]

+Ray Courtez I'm driving one of these tomorrow 28 August Llandow circuit in Wales. My first ever drive in a Ferrari.Can't wait. I get to try 2 cars the other will probably be a Maserati or a Lambo.

[@andyelliott8027]

+Snazzy Snafu .Well ,i've driven a 360 now and a Lamborghini Gallardo,had a good time and they told me i was the fastest out there which felt good.

[@mahmudbulbulia506]

iv got a Ferrari fxx

[@T0m0thy]

+Mahmud Bulbulia So have I, next to my harrier.

[@neargaming2057]

+T0m0thy DUDE! That must be THE hottest ride ever.

[@GMMStrat3]

Who would have thought a drifting Ferrari set to Faure's Pavane could be so soothing?

[@PunksloveTrumpys]

Goodness, it's all relative isn't it. We complain the cheapest Ferrari still costs $100,000+ but us people who live in Auckland, NZ happily spend 8-10x that amount on some very mediocre houses!

[@Stierenkloot]

"and on to a top speed of... well, let's find out!" ... Not like I haven't heard that one 5 times on top gear.

[@nikolaboric8890]

soundtrack from batman in beggining of video..

[@lol6434]

Nikola Boric which batman movie?

[@warmachine8911]

Batman begins

[@RaytheonNublinski]

No

[@eddiethetruhead]

Pavane in F sharp Minor by Gabriel Faure. Beauty. Or the sample used for 'Paparazzi' by Xzibit.

[@edwinquintanilla453]

You mean the second song in the beginning?

[@chrizmeister1992]

I sat in one of these couple of weeks ago:) very nice car but my favorite car at that place (zolder) was the Carrera gt. second one was the am one-77

[@mathijs1995U]

i have seen 3 of these yesterday its soooo good looking

[@ScarButta]

"The cheapest Ferrari of them all..." I STILL CAN'T AFFORD IT!

[@3dgar7eandro]

When I searched the definition of beautiful in the dictionary: a picture of a Ferrari was what I found 😎👌👌👌

[@daverunner3397]

I used to watch magnum PI just to get a glimpse of that ferrari. Watched Miami Vice for the cars as well.

[@gradeez]

was about to ask the same question. thedrip, thanks!

[@hrefQWERTY]

For me this is one of the best looking sports cars out there, Koinegsegg Agera and Bugatti Vitesse are fast but I think they are both ugly

[@aaryamannarang9253]

I agree bugatti looks little bit ugly But not the koenigsegg bro....

[@adlibbed2138]

yeah, I like the simplistic look of it, and I preferred the 430 noise over the 458

[@robk1990]

Really? The Agera is ugly?

[@BillPapakyriakou]

It is just until you see one up close 😂

[@ivanbima5877]

I might be understand when you say that Bugatti Veyron Vitesse is a bit ugly. But i don't think most people will agree about the Agera

[@luisfelipecarreira]

I love this f1 transmission

[@maxpowers3732]

Luis Felipe Carreira Why would you love an automatic with flappy paddles? Have you tried the awesome gated shifter? I'd pay a lot more for that

[@thomascampr]

maxpowers3732 Gated shifter are a lot more money on the Ferraris. People want them.

[@juanlanzalot8969]

I thought the same but the other day I drove a golf r dsg with paddles and I fucking love it. Didn't miss the manual for a moment (always drove manuals) but I really like it. I have yet driven a car like a f430 but i don't think the flappy paddles is that bad. And the premium the manual commands is a bit overrated, there's a lot of hype for manuals these days

[@TheTrapjaw]

Increible,espectacular...saludos desde Argentina.

[@graphic8111]

Crazy now that some hatchbacks are as quick around town

[@amaroudis]

I think this is one of the best looking Ferraris made. Like looks better than the 458 or 488

[@armaanmattoo3867]

I also think the same.

[@gedam131]

never been a fan of the back of the 430 but same thing with the 458, gotta admit the 430 still looks verry good but i do prefer the 458 over the 430 !

[@anubisanubis9859]

amaroudis how about f40 ? testarosa? turbo?

[@mauropagliaro5068]

355 is the best looking for me

[@paulthomson9709]

Mauro Pagliaro 288 gto and any 250 or daytona , actually every single one of them until now:( they look awful now

[@brownier2448]

Uncle just bought one of these with the skooderias, Daytona seats, and sensors. 82,000

[@CleartheStone99]

proud to have that Engine sound as my ringtone

[@birdflyinrealhigh]

god, i just booked a test drive at a local track with this car for this summer.. it'll be the best day of my life !!!

[@VulKus117]

Apparently Batman likes this car?

[@SuperCarsSpotter]

This car was Amazing... until the 458. :D

[@MultiTopgearfan]

i really want a 458 but this was the trigger of it all..... after watching this video countless times, i realise this is the father of all sports coupes..... i want mine in the Rosso Scuderia colour, please.... and another 458 too...

[@pauljohnstone9899]

That NA V8 sound is just memorizing what a classic

[@s2korpionic]

"Commit... Suicide... Training." XD

[@dghost198]

Not so funny in 2020

[@raul1347]

Thats probably the best looking Ferrari except the la Ferrari

[@Rafal_Wu]

What do you think about f355 and 458?

[@Mike-dy8sj]

raul1347 said no one ever. on both counts.

[@unrealsdream6563]

La Ferrari is not that nice...

[@richardhurr31]

I drove the 430 spider today. Magical.

[@MrDjvas]

Back when Jeremy's hair was all one color.....

[@qasimmir7117]

It's all one colour now. Grey.