F430

Continuing yesterday's Ferrari theme...

This is such a great steering wheel and instrument panel that I just had to show it to all of you. If I owned this Ferrari, I would feel as if I were in a Formula 1 race car every time I got behind the wheel. And I 'd probably drive it like I was in a race - these cars are difficult to drive at legal speeds.

The Ferrari F430 is a mid-engine sports car sold from 2004 - 2009. One of its "claims to fame" is its steering wheel, which is the first Ferrari to feature the "Manettino dial". Located on the bottom right of the steering wheel, this dial allows the driver to change the settings for the suspension, traction control, differential and transmission while on the move. Just like a Formula 1 race car.

Best viewed large to see the detail.

Tomorrow we leave Italy and go to Germany.

[Rachel Mackenzie]

Wonderful capture. Viewed large and the details in the steering wheel are just awesome.

[Jessika Jane Gilker]

Great capture Danny!

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Awwwwww and I was so hoping it was yours!!!!

[Marley Ks]

Interesting

[Cathy Donohoue]

I had no idea that a steering wheel was that smart. Or that beautiful. I love it when you do cars as I always learn something that I would never even have thought of. I think I would drive it very fast.

[Sandra]

I love this picture, and love the car too, very nice work Danny!

[Marie]

Fascinating wheel!

[Junan Heath]

Great shot! :)

[Cathy Misze]

I like it! I will take one of those with the car. :) hehehe

[Cindy McFarland]

What a beautiful and interesting car You sound like you're having quite an adventure! Keep the pictures coming!

[Danette Thompson]

Great detail. Not many have seen the inside of a Ferrari!

[Therese]

Lol... this is a ladies car... it has a button marked "Start Engine!" Hahaha...... love that!

Great capture!

[Sweet Calliope]

Darn, I should have asked Santa for a Ferrari for Christmas!

[Carole Imes]

I don't know much about cars but I love these sporty ones ;-) Cool shot!

[Peter de Graaff]

I can only say vroom

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

That is quite the cockpit! Just looking at the tach you can sense the speed!

[Andrew Sutherland]

I could imagine this beast would be very difficult to drive at legal speeds. As I will never be able to afford one, I will never have that experience :-)