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The Ferrari 355 Spider has been our most
popular recent addition to our fleet. We’ve added
a 1997 6-speed Spider to our Main Campus location in
Palatine, IL, and also a 1999 F1 Spider to our New York
location. It is the next design step following the success
of the Ferrari 348 Spider 5-speed and included a number
of improvements---especially the ultra smooth fully
evolved transmission available in the 355. In addition,
the convertible top has evolved to automatic.
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Year: 1997
Production/Generation: 1994-1999
Body Style:
2 Door Spider with Black Top
Transmission: 6 Speed manual
Drivetrain: Real Wheel
Drive
Engine:
3.5 Liters, mid-rear V8
Horsepower: 380 bhp @ 8250
rpm
Torque: 268 ft•lbf
@ 6000 rpm
Redline: 8500 rpm
0 to 60 mph 4.7 seconds
0 to 100 mph 11.3 seconds
Premium unleaded fuel
Interior: Tan
Leather with Black floormats |
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Like the F348, the F355 is a mid-engined
V8-powered 2-seat coupe. 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. The engine produces
an additional 80 horsepower and a redline that peaks at
8500 rpm. Also, the engine look has been revamped to have
a modern lamborghini layout and feel to it which is stunningly
displayed below its also redesigned engine cover.
Behind the engine cover are enzo-like
tail lights and newly rounded bumper curvatures. The
fin-like lines along the side of the 348 evolved to
a larger more open single air inlet on the 355. Improving
its intake functionality and carrying out the curves
of both bumpers, the new design of the side fins on
the 355 make this model Ferrari most recognizable of
its generation.
Both of our Ferrari 355 Spiders have
been refered by our members as a “favorite Ferrari
of all, even more so than the 360.” (Back
to main Ferrari 355 Spider page)
| Engine
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| Engine
Configuration |
V |
| Cylinders |
8 |
| Aspiration/Induction |
Normal |
| Displacement |
213.00
CU IN. | 3491.1 cc. | 3.5 L. |
| Valves |
40
valves.
5 valves per cylinder. |
| Valvetrain |
DOHC |
| Horsepower |
375.00
BHP (276 KW) @ 8250.00 RPM |
| Torque |
268.00
Ft-Lbs (363.4 NM) @ 6000.00 RPM |
| HP
to Weight Ratio |
7.9
LB / HP |
| HP
/ Liter |
107.1
BHP / Liter |
| Bore |
3.35
in | 85.1 mm. |
| Stroke |
3.03
in | 77 mm. |
| Compression
Ratio |
11:1 |
| Dimensions |
| Seating
Capacity |
2 |
| Doors |
2 |
| Exterior |
| Length |
167.301
in | 4249.4 mm. |
| Width |
74.801
in | 1899.9 mm. |
| Height |
46.101
in | 1171 mm. |
| Wheelbase |
96.501
in | 2451.1 mm. |
| Front
Track |
59.601
in | 1513.9 mm. |
| Rear
Track |
63.601
in | 1615.5 mm. |
| Tires
/ Wheels |
| Tires |
Front
: 225/40 ZR 18
Rear : 265/40 ZR 18 |
Our week-long package allows the member
to get a feel for what it’s like to actually live
with the car - - without the cost of ownership…
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