1-900 (1994)

1994-1999 Ferrari F355 GTS

New for the F355 has been the nomenclature: engine capacity plus number of valves per cylinder: 355 = 3.5 liters engine capacity and 5 valves per cylinder (until now it was engine capacity + cylinder number).

The F355 GTS (along with the Berlinetta) was the first model in the series, with a Spider version following in 1995. It featured a hard top that could be stowed away behind the seats. The F355 GTS featured a stress-bearing semi-monocoque steel chassis with variable-section, tubular front and rear sub-frames and electronically controlled suspension.

The V8 engine produced a specific power of 109 bhp per liter and, mated to a close-ratio 6-speed gearbox, ensured very high performance. With the F355 everything was about making it faster and easier to handle.

The exterior design – signed again by Pininfarina – got extreme aerodynamic features, but in the same time it featured aesthetically rounded edges combined in beautiful new forms.

At the front was a reverse elliptical grille flanked by indicator lenses and supplementary driving lights, F355’s having been the last Ferrari to feature retractable headlights.

On the sides there was a pair of bare air intakes, while at the rear the rear wings were merged masterfully into a tightly wrapped tail and were improving the improving high-speed stability. The Prancing Horse logo was also dominating the car’s rear.

For the ones who wanted an even more sportier F355 Ferrari was also offering a Fiorano handling package that included a dropped ride-height, firmer springs and dampers and wider track. Besides that customers could also choose between a Challenge meshed rear grille, Sports seats with four-point harnesses and from 1997, the F1 transmission.

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