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Encyclopedia > Ferrari F355
Ferrari F355
F355 Berlinetta
Manufacturer Ferrari
Production 1994–1999
Predecessor Ferrari 348
Successor Ferrari 360
Class mid-engine sports car
Body style Berlinetta
Spider
Targa
Engine 3.5 L V8

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 11,273 units produced. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1067, 321 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Ferrari F355 Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Automakers or automobile manufacturers are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Ferrari is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... The Ferrari 348 is a mid-engined V8-powered 2-seat sports car. ... 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. ... It has been suggested that Vehicle size class be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Mid-engine design . ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupe (or coupé) is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ... Spyder or Spider is a term for a convertible car body style. ... Look up targa in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Internal combustion engine. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Ferrari is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... The Ferrari 348 is a mid-engined V8-powered 2-seat sports car. ... 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. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Mid-engine design . ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ... In automotive engineering, an engine is referred to as multi-valve (or multivalve) when it has more than two valves. ...


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. 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ... Targa top body style Targa top, or targa for short, is a semi-convertible car body style with a removable roof section and a full width roll bar behind the seats. ... Saab 900 Convertible 1962 Rambler American Convertible can also refer to a convertible (security) A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof (aka soft top or top in USA, hood in UK). ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ...


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.

F355 Berlinetta
F355 Berlinetta
F355 Federal spec

Image File history File linksMetadata Ferrari_355_F1_Berlinetta_h. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Ferrari_355_F1_Berlinetta_h. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1731x1154, 416 KB) A red Ferrari F355 at the 2005 United States Grand Prix. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1731x1154, 416 KB) A red Ferrari F355 at the 2005 United States Grand Prix. ...

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)

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
  • Official Ferrari Website
  • Ferrari 355 Buyers guide and other information
  • F355 Vehicle Specifications, Summary, and Pictures
  • Ferrari F355 Crash Gallery
  • Buckley, Martin & Rees, Chris (1998). World Encyclopedia of Cars. London: Anness Publishing. ISBN 1-84038-083-7. 
  • Official Ferrari Challenge Website
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Type 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
FR GT America 330 365 Daytona 550 575M 599
250 275
2+2 250GT 330GT 365GT GTC/4 GT4 400 400i 412 456 GT 456M GT 612
RMR V6/V8 206 246 308 308i 308qv 328 348 F355 360 F430
208
2+2 GT4 Mondial 8 Mondial 3.2 Mondial T
F12 365BB 512BB BBi Testarossa 512TR F512M
Supercars 250 GTO 288 GTO F40 F50 F50 GT Enzo FXX

  Results from FactBites:
 
Ferrari F355 Challenge for PlayStation 2 Review - PlayStation 2 Ferrari F355 Challenge Review (919 words)
Ferrari F355 Challenge has weathered the test of time admirably, and though it's still a great racing game, it's no longer the world-beater that it originally was.
F355 Challenge was clearly meant for experienced players, though it was completely accommodating to novice gamers who sought to better their driving skills.
Ferrari's Challenge program has been around since the days of the 348, and it is designed to give Ferrari owners a chance to test their mettle against their peers on professional racecourses.
Ferrari F355 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (314 words)
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.
One major difference between the V8 in the 348 and that in the 355, apart from the displacement increase from 3.4 to 3.5 L, is that the 355 features a 5-valve per cylinder head.
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