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The F355 was first shown in mid 1993 in Belgium with sales starting in Europe in 1994. US sales followed in 1995. The initial launch car was the Berlinetta, followed shortly after by the Targa/GTS, and finally the Spider. The F355 replaced the 348 in the Ferrari line up and represented a much simpler, cleaner design than it’s predecessor. Both the Testarossa sytle “cheese grater” side strakes and grill work on the rear covering the lights were eliminated. The F355 addressed the preceivedweaknesses of the 348 with improvements in both road handling and performance. Driving both models back to back will clearly demonstrate the differences. The F355 was positively received by both the press and those lucky enough to get their hands on the first production cars. Generally the F355 is regarded as being a quantum leap forward from the 348. The F355 was the first Ferrari model to sell more than 10,000 units and also the first to carry the F1 transmission as an option.
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The F355 is destined to be one of the all time great classic V8 Ferrari’s. However, the large production number of 10,000 will undoubtably mean this model will never appreciate enormously when compared to earlier Ferraris. The F355 was universally praised for its clean lines, well appointed interior, and spine tingling performance driven by the mid mounted 40 valve V8. Borrowing technology from the F1 engines, the F355 engine sported five values (3 inlet, 2 exhaust) per cylinder opposed to the standard 4 values (2 inlet, 2 exhaust). The extra valve helped increase the power of the engine by allowing more air to be compressed.
The cabin of the F355 is bathed in leather, luxurious, while remaining functional. The seats are supportive, and comfortable for drivers over 6’3” while the driving position remains classic Italian, long arms, short legs. The engine song at red line can only come from a Ferrari.
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