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360 The Ferrari 360 was a two-

considerations, including the front- featured twin radiator inlet grilles that played an active role in the increased downforce as the car’s speed rose. The 360 was the first Ferrari to use a clear glass engine cover, enabling enthusiasts to see the masterpiece in full view. The new V8 generated 400 bhp, and the combination of a lighter car and more powerful engine resulted in improved acceleration performance compared to the F355. The 360 sprinted from 0-60 in 4.3 seconds and could achieve a top speed of 189 mph. The 360 Modena was the first model in production, the name deriving from the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari. Vehicles were available with a six-speed manual

Produced

1999-2005

Engine Size Cylinders 0-60 mph Top Speed

3586 cc

8

4.3 secs

189 mph Power Output 400 bhp Transmission Manual Gears 6 Speed Length

seater, mid-engined, rear-wheel drive coupe produced between 1999 and 2005. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1999, the 360 replaced the F355 range that had enjoyed five years in production with no additional cosmetic changes. Ferrari partnered with Alcoa to develop a new aluminum space-frame chassis that weighed 28 per cent lighter while being 40 per cent stiffer than the frame of the F355; the result was Ferrari’s first car to be entirely constructed in aluminum. Designed by Pininfarina, the

176.3 in (4478 mm) 75.7 in (1923 mm) 47.8 in (1214 mm) 3064 lb (1390 kg) 102.4 in (2600 mm)

Width Height Weight

Wheelbase

(Specifications refer to the 360 base model)

styling deviated from the sharp angles and retractable headlamps that were often seen in previous Ferraris. Instead, the design adopted smooth curvature and aerodynamic

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