Ferrari F355

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Ferrari F355 at Wheels Of Italy

Ferrari F355
Manufacturer:	Ferrari
Class:	mid-engined coupe
Production:	1994 — 1999
Predecessor:	Ferrari 348
Successor:	Ferrari 360
Class	Sports car
Body style	Berlinetta Targa top Spider
Layout	RMR layout
Platform
eEgine	3.5 L 5v V8
Brake horsepower	380 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Torque	268 ft•lbf @ 6000 rpm
Redline	8500 rpm
Transmission	6-speed manual 6 speed 'F1' semi-auto
Wheelbase	2451 mm (96.5 in)
Length	4249 mm (167.3 in)
Width	1900 mm (74.8 in)
Height	1171 mm (46.1 in)
Ground clearance
Front track	1514 mm (59.6 in)
Rear track	1615 mm (63.6 in)
Weight	1444 kg = 3183 lb (88l fuel)
Top speed	297 km/h (184.6 mph)
Acceleration (0-60mph)	4.5s
Acceleration (0-100mph)	10.3s
Acceleration (0-124mph)	16.2s

The Ferrari F355 is a sports car automobile built by Ferrari from May 1994 to 1999. It is an evolution of the Ferrari 348 and was replaced by the Ferrari 360. It is a mid-engined V8-powered 2-seat coupe. One major difference between the V8 in the 348 and that in the 355, apart from the displacement increase from 3.4 to 3.5 L, is that the 355 features a 5-valve per cylinder head. Like its predecessors and descendants, the F355 is a fairly common car (for a Ferrari) with nearly 12,000 produced.

At launch, two models were available: the coupe Berlinetta, and the targa topped GTS. The Spider (convertible) version was introduced in 1995. 1998 saw the introduction of the Formula One style paddle gear shift transmission with the Ferrari 355 F1 (note the dropping of the F before the 355) adding £6000 to the dealer asking price.

The car is significant for a few reasons. For one, at the time, it was the best selling Ferrari in history (until it's replacement, the Ferrari 360 Modena). Secondly, it was the first car designed completely under Ferrari's new leadership of Luca di Montezemolo. And finally, this was the car that brought Ferrari out from near-bankruptcy before its introduction to profitability by the end of its production line. Many consider it to be the most beautiful modern Ferrari.

The F355 Challenge was introduced in 1996 to replace the Ferrari 348 Challenge in Ferrari's one make auto racing series. It was replaced by the Ferrari 360 Challenge.

Performance

• 0 to 60 mph 4.40 s
• 0 to 100 km/h 4.70 s
• 0 to 100 mph 10.60 s
• Maximum Speed: 298 km/h (185 mph)
• Redline: 8800 rpm

Dimensions

• Wheelbase: 2451 mm (96.5 in)
• Track front: 1514 mm (59.6 in)
• Track rear: 1615 mm (63.6 in)
• Length: 4249 mm (167.3 in)
• Width: 1900 mm (74.8 in)
• Height: 1171 mm (46.1 in)
• Curb Weight: 1429 kg (3150 lb)