Ferrari 360 is the name given to three models of Ferrari cars: the Ferrari 360 Modena, an enclosed two-door coupe; the Ferrari 360 Spider, a two-door convertible; and the Ferrari Challenge Stradale, the bare-bones version of the 360 Modena. All have eight-cylinder engines and aluminum chassis. The 360 will be replaced by the Ferrari F430 in 2005.

360 Modena

The 360 is available with an F1 semi-automatic gearbox controlled by "paddles" mounted on the steering wheel

The 360's V8 engine is visible under a glass cover

Description

Intended as successor to the F355, the 360 Modena features styling by Pininfarina, significant weight reduction, and an improved mid-mounted V8 engine; it is the first production Ferrari to be constructed entirely of aluminum. Its six-speed gearbox is available as a manual or F1 electrohydraulic shift. The car went into production in 1999.

Specifications

Dimensions

• Overall length: 4,477 mm (176.3 in)
• Overall width: 1,922 mm (75.7 in)
• Height: 1,214 mm (46.6 in)
• Wheelbase: 2,600 mm (102.3 in)
• Front track: 1,669 mm (65.7 in)
• Rear track: 1,617 mm (63.6 in)
• Weight: 1,290 kg (2,844 lb)
• Kerb weight: 1,390 kg (3,064 lb)
• Weight distribution: 43/57% front/rear
• Fuel capacity: 95 L (25.1 US gal)

Engine

• No. of cylinders: 90° V8
• Bore & stroke: 85 by 79 mm (3.34 by 3.11in)
• Unit displacement: 448.2 cc (27.36 in³)
• Total displacement: 3,586 cc (218.84 in³)
• Maximum power: 294 kW (400 bhp) @ 8,500 rpm
• Maximum torque: 373 Nm (275.6 lb.ft) @ 4,750 rpm

Performance

• Maximum speed: over 295 km/h (183 mph)
• 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph): 4.5 s
• 0 to 400 m: 12.6 s
• 0 to 1,000 m: 22.9 s

360 Spider

Description

The 360 Spider is Ferrari's 20th road-going convertible and certainly its most advanced to date. It is simply the convertible version of the 360 Modena and its specs match those of the Modena exactly.

Specifications

Dimensions

• Overall: length 4,477 mm (176.3 in)
• Overall: width 1,922 mm (75.7 in)
• Height: 1,235 mm (48.6 in)
• Wheelbase: 2,600 mm (102.3 in)
• Front track: 1,669 mm (65.7 in)
• Rear track: 1,617 mm (63.6 in)
• Weight: 1,350 kg (2,976 lb)
• Kerb weight: 1,450 kg (3,197 lb)
• Weight distribution: 42/58% front/rear
• Fuel capacity: 95 L (25.1 US gal)

Engine

• No. of cylinders: 90° V8
• Bore & stroke: 85 by 79 mm (3.34 by 3.11in)
• Unit displacement: 448.2 cc (27.36 in³)
• Total displacement: 3,586 cc (218.84 in³)
• Maximum power: 294 kW (400 bhp) @ 8,500 rpm
• Maximum torque: 373 Nm (275.6 lb.ft) @ 4,750 rpm

Performance

• Maximum speed: over 290 km/h (180 mph)
• 0-62 mph: 4.5 s
• 0-400 m: 12.7 s
• 0-1,000 m: 23.1 s

Challenge Stradale

The 360 Challenge Stradale has carbon fibre wing mirrors that are smaller than those of the standard car

Description

The Ferrari tradition, epitomized by the F50 model, is one of stripped-down performance and not of luxury. This tradition has recently been let go in favor of the leather and ornamentation of the 360 Modena and 575M Maranello, but Ferrari returned to its roots for the Challenge Stradale. It is a two-door coupe and is essentially the 360 Modena from the outside, though its aerodynamics have been reworked slightly. The main differences are a stripped-out aluminum chassis (causing a significantly lighter vehicle), an upgraded 3.6-liter V8 engine, improved suspension and brakes, and a Formula One-style sequential gearshift.

It was officially introduced in March of 2003 at the Geneva International Motor Show and went into production shortly therafter.

Specifications

Dimensions

• Overall length: 4,477 mm (176.3 in)
• Overall width: 1,922 mm (75.7 in)
• Height: 1,199 mm (47.2 in)
• Wheelbase: 2,600 mm (102.4 in)
• Front track: 1,669 mm (65.7 in)
• Rear track: 1,617 mm (63.7 in)
• Kerb weight: 1180 kg (2,601 lb)
• Fuel capacity: 95 L (25.1 US gal)

Engine

• No. of cylinders: 90° V8
• Bore & stroke: 85 by 79 mm (3.34 by 3.11in)
• Unit displacement: 448.2 cm³ (27.36 in³)
• Total displacement: 3.586 L (218.84 in³)
• Compression ratio: 11.2:1
• Maximum power: 425 bhp (317 kW) at 8500 rpm
• Maximum torque: 275.6 lb.ft (373 Nm) at 4750 rpm

Performance

• Maximum speed: 300 km/h (186 mph)
• 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph): 4.1 s
• 0 to 400 m: 13.9 s
• 0 to 1,000 m: 22.0 s