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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