Ferrari F355 Sports

Ferrari F355 Sports 

DESCRIPTION

(1994 - 1999) The Ferrari F355 is powered by a 3.5-liter, 375-hp DOHC V-8 coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission. Top speed is 177 mph and it runs 0-60 in 4.6 seconds. ABS is standard.

USER REVIEWS

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[Apr 22, 2001]
Sam Scalia
Model Reviewed: F355 berlinetta

Strength:

The F355 is the greatest sports car on the road.
The Engine is precise and the sound with tubi is incredible.
Handling, Power, 8500 Red Line WOW, Red color, Attention from all around is almost overwhelming.
Try keeping the back end straight while flooring it in 1st or 2nd, WOW.

Weakness:

None, it`s a Ferrari.

I find this car has a very reliable feel, It gives the driver great control , steering is accurate, acceleration is astounding (make sure your driving straight , if you floor after 5000 rpm in 1st or 2nd) it will continue going straight even when your sideways, the power and handling combined is awesome.
The balance of this vehicle feels great and the power and sound is addictive , your constantly whipping around turns and letting those 375 horses go from growl to scream.
You inevitably love and respect the Prancing Horse, she`s smooth and glides but can erupt like a Volcano.
I`ve noticed the car takes on a slightly different feel after 200kms the wind also sounds different, it must be the air intakes and all of that wind tunnel work ferrari`s done, but the stability at high speeds is beautiful (hint`s at the grand prix car)
I highly recommend this car to anyone who is fortunate enough to buy one

Similar Products Used:

1990 Porsche Carrera 4
1995 Porsche Carrera 2 Cab
You`ll never wont another Porsche once you own this baby.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 17, 2001]
Chris
Model Reviewed: F355 Spider

Strength:

The ULTIMATE sports car. All plastic import crap bow down!

Weakness:

Maintenence kinda sucks, but its the last thing you think about when your grinning at some spoiled brat pulling up next to you in some glass coated butt glossed BMW 318 cheapo model with cheap marker colored gold garbage.

No matter how much chrome and plastic people stick on their hondas and eclipses and get 7 second quarter miles, it will never be a Ferrari. I used to want a Mustang when I couldnt afford one, then decided I dont want anything to do with the plastic college toys now that I can afford a real sports car. Still drive my '95 Camry to work, but theres nothing like taking a Ferrari out for a spin on the weekends at the local university and watch all the spoiled college brats drooling themselves in their parents BMWs and Camaros.

So what a $8000 honda/eclipse/ with a $100 15 minute bolt on engine mod can smoke it in quarter mile. Doesnt bother me knowing that I could have 20 of their hondas with the cost of my F355. Im sure they realize they CANNOT do the same. Besides theres more too it than just 1/4 times, its something you have to experience to understand. And that engine at 6+ grand, sounds so wonderful, cannot be replicated.

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Oct 03, 2000]
Andris
Model Reviewed: Ferrari F355 F1 Berlinetta

Strength:

F1 feeling, high rev engine, perfect for track-days, body shape

Weakness:

F1 style gearbox is slow, not comfortable

Don't buy as every-day car, you will regret, because maintenance is expensive, no comfort on public roads. But BUY it as second or third card, because it is FERRARI

Similar Products Used:

Honda Integra Type-R (similar feelings for less money :)

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Jul 19, 2000]
Lance
Model Reviewed: F355 Spyder F1

Strength:

The best Ferrari on the market right now.If you got tubi exhaust it sounds
badder then any other supercar. Clutchless lightning fast shifting. You get the babes whenever you drive it.

Weakness:

EXTREMELY expensive body parts. They are going to discontinue the best Ferrari on the new car market. Will die in a contest against a Lamborghini.

I bought mine in cash when new for about $150,000 and it is well worth it.
I recomend it for any one who is single and making $50,000 a month like me.
If you ever get the oppurtunity to buy or drive one DON'T pass it up, you
will regret it.

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It's the best of the best, it will whup an 911 Turbo, Vette, or Viper.
It is one BAD BAD BAD car!!!

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Oct 28, 1999]
Nizar Dahbar
Model Reviewed: F1 Spyder

Strength:

Engine power/sound, looks, handling, stability, comfort (for a PURE sports car), cheapest Ferrari (!)
F1 transmission
Ferrari Red color (nobody's red is as nice)

Weakness:

Very soon to be discontinued (collectors take note: Price hike on used models!)
Price (~$140k) compared to some cheaper exotics that are sublime (NSX, Porsche 911 Turbo, etc.)

Argue it as much as you'd like, the F355 is the most beautiful car ever made, period. The exhaust note is absoultely astounding. Mesmerising more like it (it's best heard from behind the car, as inside, it's not as nice, but that's like saying winning a $95 million lottery isn't as nice as winning a $100 million one).
The F1 tranny works awesome. I was skeptical at first (A Ferrari w/o a stick?!) but boy you gotta try it! Works like a charm, allows prodigious wheelspin, has an automatic shift-up mode, ultra-fast, comfortable.
Stability at high speed is beyond comprehension. Wow. Suspension is super-sporty and car is very low (watch out), but the way it crests over imperfections in the asphalt blew me away, like it was never there! And those headlights! Who needs Xenon when they are this sharp and effective?!
I'm 6'3, fit fine! Convertibility is a huge plus. Easy to convert too.
Air-condition works surprsingly well (dunno about USA models though).
Acceleration: Not brutal, like a 993 Twin Turbo, or Viper, but you'd better be watching your speed well before 4th gear! Amazing. You don't need tons of low-end torque when you have 13 secs flat for the 1/4 mile and 8800RPM to hit with 6 gears.
Did I mention the engine note? Spell-binding. You'd be so hypnotized by it you wouldn't know how fast you're picking up speed anyway (err, faster than you'd ever want).
Incredible. Fantastic. No words can do justice. You must listen to an F355 under hard acceleration.
That shape! Please don't get black! It would hide the shape. Silver, Red, or Yellow preferable. Trust me!
Best supercar ever made, period. If you can afford it get it!!! Bravo Ferrari.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Aug 04, 2001]
Howard Butler
Model Reviewed: /355 Spyder

Strength:

Great handling, sound and engine.

Weakness:

Everything else. Typical stupid Italian engineering.

Oh the joy when you first hear that engine. Oh the joy when you take your first 90 degree turn at 60. Oh the joy when you watch every other mortal eat their hearts out. Oh the pain when you need your trickle charger, when the car won't start, when it spends more time in the shop then on the road. OH THE JOY WHEN YOU GET RID OF IT AND GET MOST OF YOUR $ BACK.

Similar Products Used:

Porsche 996, Honda S2000 and Viper.

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
2
[Aug 04, 2001]
Howard Butler
Model Reviewed: /355 Spyder

Strength:

Great handling, sound and engine.

Weakness:

Everything else. Typical stupid Italian engineering.

Oh the joy when you first hear that engine. Oh the joy when you take your first 90 degree turn at 60. Oh the joy when you watch every other mortal eat their hearts out. Oh the pain when you need your trickle charger, when the car won't start, when it spends more time in the shop then on the road. OH THE JOY WHEN YOU GET RID OF IT AND GET MOST OF YOUR $ BACK.

Similar Products Used:

Porsche 996, Honda S2000 and Viper.

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
2
[Aug 22, 2001]
David Griffiths
Model Reviewed: F355 GTS

Strength:

How long have you got?

Weakness:

I got some dead flies on the front!

For me, nothing comes closer to motoring perfection than ANYTHING with a Cavallino Rampante attached.

And before you all leap to the defence of Porsche, McLaren, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, et al, it's got nothing to do with who's faster, handles better or looks sexier. When you are LUCKY enough to be able to own something in this league it's raw emotion that shakes your hand as you're writing out the cheque.

Similar Products Used:

Lotus Esprit

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
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