Ferrari 355 F1 Berlinetta
This was the first ever road car to be equipped with the innovative F1-style gearbox management system, available on all three versions: berlinetta, GTS and spider. Derived directly from Formula 1, where it made its debut in 1989 winning the Brazilian Grand Prix, the electro-hydraulic system was operated by paddles behind the steering wheel using the F355’s conventional 6-speed manual gearbox.
The history
- V8ENGINE
- 3495.50 ccTOTAL DISPLACEMENT
- 279 kWMAXIMUM POWER @ 8250 rpm
- 295 km/hTOP SPEED
Engine
- Typerear, longitudinal 90° V8
- Bore/stroke85 x 77mm
- Unitary displacement436.94cc
- Total displacement3495.50cc
- Compression ratio11 : 1
- Maximum power279 kW (380 hp) at 8250 rpm
- Power per litre109hp/l
- Maximum torque363 Nm (37 kgm) at 6000 rpm
- Valve actuationtwin overhead camshafts per bank, five valves per cylinder
- Fuel feedBosch Motronic M5.2 electronic injection
- IgnitionBosch Motronic M5.2 static electronic, single spark plug per cylinder
- Lubricationdry sump
- Clutchsingle-plate
Chassis
- Framesteel monocoque with tubular steel rear sub-frame
- Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
- Rear suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
- Brakesdiscs
- Transmissionelectro-hydraulic F1 6-speed + reverse
- Steeringrack-and-pinion
- Fuel tankcapacity 82litres
- Front tyres225/40 ZR 18
- Rear tyres265/40 ZR 18
Bodywork
- Typetwo-seater berlinetta
- Length4250mm
- Width1900mm
- Height1170mm
- Wheelbase2450mm
- Front track1514mm
- Rear track1615mm
- Weight1350kg (dry)
Performance
- Top speed295km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h4.7sec
- 0-400 m12.9sec
- 0-1000 m23.7sec