Ferrari F430 Spider Owner's Manual page 144

Independent wheels, with upper and lower
triangular wishbones.
Double-acting telescopic hydraulic shock
absorbers with electronically-controlled
calibration variation.
Anti-dive configuration, the upper arm
being tilted to reduce front pitching when
braking.
Transverse stabilizer bars
A maintenance-free, one-piece double-row
ball bearing is fitted on the wheel hub.
The features of the system with which the
vehicle is equipped are varied hydraulically
and electronically during use depending on
the driving and load conditions.
Electronically-controlled active
suspension with continuous damping
through the "Skyhook" system
The suspension uses the "Skyhook" system
developed by Mannesmann-Sachs and
further refined by Ferrari for continuous
automatic damping control via acceleration
sensors which record the movements of
each wheel and the vehicle body.
Not only does this system help ensure the
best compromise between handling and
comfort, but it can also slightly enhances
other aspects by using specific settings.
Three different setting levels are available
on this vehicle.
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Level 1: slightly more flexible setting,
optimized to best absorb road
unevenness and help ensure
better grip on wet road surfaces
(ICE and "Low grip" position).
Level 2: slightly stiffer setting, optimized
for racing-style and high-speed
driving (in medium- to high-grip
conditions) without reducing
comfort dramatically (SPORT
position).
Level 3: even stiffer setting, optimized for
driving on the race track (RACE
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