Watch the video... the first 13 seconds instantly shows you why I love this car.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0OusN1y1Yc



The Ferrari F355 is a sports car 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 F355, apart from the displacement increase from 3.4 to 3.5 L, is that the F355 features a 5-valve per cylinder head. Like its predecessors and descendants, the F355 is a fairly common car (for a Ferrari) with approx. 11,273 units produced.

At launch, two models were available: the coupe Berlinetta, and the targa topped GTS. The Spider (convertible) version was introduced in 1995. In 1998 the Formula One style paddle gear shift transmission was introduced with the Ferrari 355 F1 (note the dropping of the F before the 355) adding £6,000 to the dealer asking price.

Ferrari manufactured a race ready F355 Challenge model for use specifically in the Ferrari Challenge race event. The Ferrari F355 Challenge shares the exact same performance and dimension specifications as the original. Ferrari simply added racing seats, a downforce wing, and a roll cage. The F355 Challenge is not street legal. Only 109 were produced. Each F355 Challenge has an emblem on the rear which specifically denotes 'F355 Challenge'.

To signify the end of the 355 model Ferrari built 100 units with the designation 'Serie Fiorano' they are slightly lower than stock with a special handling package and remapped fuel chip. The majority of these are Spiders and can easily be identified by the numbered plaque on the dashboard.

Performance
0 to 60 mph 4.6 seconds
0 to 100 mph 11.0 seconds
0 to 400m 12.9 seconds
Maximum Speed: 298 km/h (185 mph)
Redline: 8500 rpm
Type: V8
Displacement: 3496 cc
Horsepower: 380 bhp @ 8250 rpm
Torque: 268 ft·lbf @ 6000 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)

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The 355 is my favorite Ferrari. I only like 2 the 355 and the F40. The 355 is at least obtainable...

Yeah, I like the 90's for Ferrari too.... now all the new Ferraris seem to nerdy... no offence.

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I am a great lover of Ferraris, but I have to agree that the new ones are not up to scratch, design-wise at least. The F430, the new 599 GTB, even the Enzo. However, the F355 is the second best Ferrari as far as I'm concerned. The first is none other than the immortal F50. Mama Mia!

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...always loved the testarossa.

New Ferraris seem to be Japanese-inspired. They have lost that Italian flamboyance. All Ferrari's after the F 40 are inferior machines.

same here.... but i guess its becouse they had a japanese designer... i think

It is 'The best car in the world... Ever" after all!

I love the sound of the car, I like the 355 alot actually all cars built by Ferrari after it though are just cars, there nothing special.


Some are just Grotesque

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Yeah, the 612 Scagilietti is butt ugly!

Vanquish

I'm gonna make a thread for you... all of the F40.

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