F355 Spider

1996-1999

The first car to be built at the Maranello plant was an open sports car. Convertibles always filled a special, important place in the heart of Enzo Ferrari and of Ferrari itself after his death. All subsequent models were born from the idea of combining sporty engineering with the appeal of open-air driving. The F 355 Spider develops this idea still further: the top performance of the Berlinetta and GTS is enhanced by the ease with which the hood can be opened and closed (semiautomatic) to convert the car.

Engine: Longitudinal 90° V8, light alloy cylinder block and head   Bore & Stroke: 85x77 mm (3.35 x 3.03 in.)   Unitary and Total Displacement: 436.9/3,496cc (26.7/213.3 cu. in.)   Compression Ratio: 11:1   Max. Power Output: 280 kW at 8,250 rpm (380 bhp)   Max Torque: 363 Nm (37 kgm) at 6,000 rpm (268 lbs/ft)   Timing Gear: 5 valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts per cylinder bank

Fuel Feed: Bosch Motronic 2.7 injection   Ignition: Bosch Static electronic ignition   Engine Weight: 168 kg (370 lbs)   Transmission: Dry, single-plate clutch, transverse 6-speed gearbox + reverse, limited-slip differential   Chassis: Semi-monococque with tubular rear subframe

Front Suspension: Independent, double unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, pressurized gas dampers, electronic damping (2 settings), anti-roll bar   Rear Suspension: Independent, double unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, pressurized gas dampers, electronic damping (2 settings), anti-roll bar   Brakes: Ventilated discs, switchable ATE Antiskid   Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion

Length: 4250 mm (167.3 in.)   Width: 1900 mm (74.8 in.)   Height: 1170 mm (46.1 in.)   Wheelbase and Front/ Rear Track: 2,450/1,514/1,615 mm (96.5/59.6/63.6 in.)   Dry Weight: 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs)   Front Tyres: 225/40 ZR 18   Rear Tyres: 265/40 ZR 18

Fuel Tank: 82 litres (21.7 US gal.)   Top Speed: 295 km/h (183 mph)   0 - 60 Mph: 0-100 km/h 4.7 s (0-60 mph 4.6 s)   0 - ¼ Mile: 0-400 m 12.9 s (0-1/4     mile13 s)   0 - 1 Mile: 0-1000 m 23.7 s (0-1 mile 31.8 s)

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