Quick answer
The 2009 Ferrari F430 Spider, the latest model year on record, is 177.6″ long, 75.6″ wide and 48.4″ tall on a 102.4″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,362 lb. At 14.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Ferrari F430 Spider generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2009 | 177.6″ | 75.6″ | 48.4″ | 102.4″ | 3,362 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
F430 Spider year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 177.6″ | 75.6″ | 102.4″ | 1 | |
| 2008 | 177.6″ | 75.6″ | 102.4″ | 1 | |
| 2007 | 177.6″ | 75.6″ | 102.4″ | 1 | |
| 2006 | 177.6″ | 75.6″ | 102.4″ | 1 |
ROWS 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a F430 Spider fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.8 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.8 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.3 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 945 cars within 10″ of its length, the F430 Spider is wider than 87%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 945 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 75.6″ | 70.9″ | +4.7″ |
| Wheelbase | 102.4″ | 104.7″ | −2.3″ |
| Curb weight | 3,362 lb | 3,338 lb | +24 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
F430 Spider against its rivals
Next to the BMW 328i, BMW 335i and Chevrolet Cobalt, the F430 Spider is the shortest and the widest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari F430 Spider (this car) | 2009 | 177.6″ | 75.6″ | 3,362 lb |
| BMW 328i | 2007 | 180.7″ | 70.1″ | 3,351 lb |
| BMW 335i | 2007 | 179.9″ | 70.5″ | 3,666 lb |
| Chevrolet Cobalt | 2010 | 180.3″ | 68.1″ | 2,829 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 F430 Spider bigger than the 2008?
No. The 2009 and 2008 F430 Spider are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the F430 Spider or the BMW 328i?
The 2007 BMW 328i is 3.1″ longer and within 50 lb in weight than the 2009 F430 Spider.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 F430 Spider model years, 2006 to 2009. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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