Ferrari F355 GTB

Group	2
Engine	90° V8
Displacement	3495.5cc
Fuel feed and ignition	Bosch Motronic 5.2
Location	Mid longitudinal
Transmission	6 speed transverse RWD, ZF limited slip diff
Bore and stroke	85 x 77 mm (3.35 x 3.03 in.)
Compression ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder block	Aluminium alloy, dry sump
Cylinder head	Aluminium alloy, four overhead cams, five valves per cylinder
Redline rpm	8500
Bhp @ rpm	374 @ 8250
lb ft @ rpm	268 @ 6000
Kerb weight/kg	1450
bhp/ton	258
bhp/litre	109
Chassis	Welded pressed steel with tubular steel subframe
Tyres	225/40 ZR 18" front, 265/40 ZR 18" rear, Bridgestone Expedia S-01
Wheels	7.5J x 18" front, 10J x 18" rear, Magnesium
Brakes	Ventilated, 4 piston aluminium calipers, ATE ABS, 300mm front, 310mm rear
Steering	Rack and pinion hydraulic assisted
Front suspension	Independent unequal length double wishbones, electronic aluminium dampers, coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension	Independent unequal length double wishbones, electronic aluminium dampers, coil spring and anti-roll bar
Cabin	2 door; 2 seat
0-60/secs	4.6
0-100/secs	11.3
Max mph	183
Fuel tank	82 litres, light alloy
Year	1994-1999
Country	Italy
Price when new	£85,000
Number produced	496 (UK RHD)

The F355 set new standards for sports cars when it was launched in 1994.  Although an evolution of the 348, it was a major improvement on its predecessor. The newly developed aluminium 3.5 litre 90˚ V8 engine block had aluminium alloy pistons and titanium alloy connecting rods previously seen in Formula 1 engines.  The engine’s greatest enhancement was its five valves per cylinder, three intake and two exhaust, helping it to rev to 8500rpm and produce the highest specific output at the time of 109bhp per litre.
 
With its clean, pure styling of Pininfarina that looked amazing from any angle, gorgeous interior, and Formula 1 technology such as electronic damping, smooth under-body for increased airflow and down force, as well as the later addition of the F1 paddle shift to the high revving V8, the F355 secured itself as the most desirable Ferrari for years. Many prefer its looks and handling to its early successor, the dramatic 360 Modena.  The F355 has surely earned its status in supercar history.
 
 
"Comes close to motoring perfection" ***** evo Magazine, THE KNOWLEDGE