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F355
The stunning Pininfarina-designed
F355 is a rear-wheel driven sports
car with a 3496 cc, 90°-mounted
V8 that kicks out an exceptional
380 bhp. This new Ferrari was
an engineering masterpiece of its
time, both visually and in terms
of performance. The F355 was
first unveiled at the 1994 Geneva
Motor Show, with its unique five-
valve cylinder head that produced
impressive torque and better intake
permeability, resulting in a much
faster road vehicle. With its unique
shape and aerodynamic design, the
F355 undertook over 1,300 hours
of wind tunnel testing before the
final body shaping was agreed. The
entire aerodynamic design of the
car was built and honed around the
Produced
1994-1999
Engine Size
3496 cc
Cylinders
8
0-60 mph
4.9 secs
Top Speed
183 mph
Power Output
380 bhp
Transmission
Manual
Gears
6 Speed
Length
167.3 in (4250 mm)
Width
74.8 in (1900 mm)
Height
46.1 in (1170 mm)
Weight
2976 lb (1350 kg)
Wheelbase
96.5 in (2450 mm)
(Specifications refer to the F355
base model)
underbody: a full-body under tray
that was built with the intention
of matching the downforce of the
front and rear axles. With Pirelli
tires, power steering, anti-roll
bars, and two switchable driving
modes (“sport” and “comfort”)
as standard, the original launch
price of $130,000 was deemed
as exceptional value. Aside from
the Berlinetta coupe, Ferrari also
released the F355 as a targa top
GTS at launch, and later in 1995 the
Spider convertible model.
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