Even with the unarguable talents of the 360 Modena there was no question that Ferrari had to up its game. There was the Lamborghini Gallardo to contend with as well as unexpected opposition from the 200mph Ford GT to even four-door rivals from BMW and Mercedes. But react it did - with the new F430. Restyled, reshaped and improved in every direction the baby Ferrari is far better than its forebear. Better enough, in fact, to be considered the best sports car on the planet. It's a fabulous supercar. Find the right piece of road to exploit its abilities and it's got the potential to leave you light-headed. Performance from the new 483bhp 4.3-litre V8 is stupendous serving up power and torque that a 360 owner could only dream about, complete with an ear-splitting soundtrack when you're nudging the 8500rpm red-line The completely reworked chassis and new electronic diff can make the best of it too. Even those new to the supercar experience won't feel daunted by driving it fast and the suspension remains incredibly composed over the harshest of surfaces. This is a Ferrari anyone could drive everyday.It's just as civilised inside the cabin. Once ensconced in the tight-fitting sports seat you're struck by the quality of the fixtures and fittings but also by the comfort and space on offer for both passengers. There is limited luggage accommodation, granted, and some of the switches and controls aren't ideally placed. But it looks and feels the part and in keeping with the six-figure price tag. Something you could say about every aspect of the F430.