Ferrari F355

Ferrari F355

There is no imitation for a classic and no one has even tried to imitate the automobiles that Ferrari creates. The same holds true for the Ferrari 355. The successor to the 348, this model takes everything and makes it better. Produced for five years, the Ferrari 355is a highly popular model with drivers and collectors alike. However, the Ferrari 355 is not hard to come by with almost twelve thousand of them produced in the five year term. This has not made them any less expensive. You can expect to pay over one hundred thousand dollars for a mint condition example.

The difference between the Ferrari 355 and the ones that came before it in the V8 class resides in the motor and some vast improvements that have been made. First off you find the displacement for the Ferrari 355 is up to 3.5 liters. This adds a certain amount of power to the car and also gives it some added stability. Then you consider the fact that the Ferrari 355 uses a five valve per cylinder system for increased performance and maximum power. It truly leaves the 348 model in the wake.

You have your choice of two different trims. There is a coupe of course, which was slightly less expensive then the more popular convertible top. Cashing in on the popularity of Formula 1 racing, you also have the option of racing style shift paddles mounted behind the steering wheel. This is a wildly popular option that also allows for increased safety when you no longer need to take your hands off the wheel to shift gears. Many believe that this option also added life to the transmission and decreased the wear and tear on the car.

The Ferrari 355 is special because it was the first release under the new ownership in the company. It is also special because it earned the record as the best selling Ferrari ever built.

The release of the Ferrari 355 saved the company from what seemed to be certain death. Prior to the release, Ferrari was facing bankruptcy, but the success of the model lifted the company back to profit and on the cutting edge of cars again. The loss of Ferrari would have been great but thanks to the popularity of the Ferrari 355 and the loyal customers that keep coming back, they plan to stay a long time.