Beschreibung:

3,496cc DOHC 40-Valve V8 Engine
Bosch Motronic Fuel Injection
375bhp at 8,250rpm
6-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
* 29,700 miles recorded at time of cataloging
* Subject of an extensive service in January 2023
* Sold with its original and complete toolkit
* Elegant and rare color scheme
THE FERRARI F355
"Complex, sophisticated, and very fast, it is the quantum leap that has enabled the Ferrari V8 to run in proud parallel with the 456GT and 550 Maranello," enthused Car magazine's review of the F355. First presented to the motoring press in May 1994, the F355 effectively re-forged the reputation of Ferrari's V8 which, 328 and 348 notwithstanding, had suffered since the introduction of the Mondial 'world car'. The latter, with its four seats, well-appointed interior, and - relatively - soft ride, was considered far too sensible to be a 'proper' Ferrari; the F355 though, was cast in the mould of that great drivers' car, the Dino 246GT. Just how great an advance it was may be gauged from the fact that the F355's best time around Ferrari's Fiorano test track was three seconds quicker than the formidable 512TR's.
Despite its prodigious performance the F355 was no mere 'racer on the road', but a thoroughly modern automobile employing state-of-the-art technology - in the form of computer-controlled variable damping - to reconcile the differing requirements of ultimate roadholding and acceptable comfort. A light-action clutch, proportional power-assisted steering, and driver's air bag were other features calculated to make the car reassuringly user-friendly.
The heart of the F355 though, was its phenomenal 3.5-liter V8 engine. Equipped with four overhead camshafts and five valves per cylinder - a layout borrowed from Ferrari's Formula 1 engine - this remarkable unit produced a claimed 370bhp at 8,250rpm, with 268lb/ft of torque available between 5,000 and 6,500rpm. A six-speed gearbox, mounted transversely behind the longitudinally disposed engine, ensured a sufficiency of ratios to keep the motor on the boil whatever the situation.
Testing an F355 in 1994, Autocar achieved a top speed of 173mph, with the 0-60mph dash covered in 4.3 seconds. "The F355 is, we're certain, a landmark car for Ferrari,' declared the esteemed British motoring magazine. 'Not only is it good enough to tear down the walls of the class you think it should be in and cause deep blushes throughout the one above, but it is also the best sports car Ferrari has turned out since the 246 GT Dino some 30 years ago." Praise indeed.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
This stunning F355 Spider was built in September 1995 then delivered new to New Mexico. Painted in a rare and stunning Blu Swaters over Cuoio (natural) leather interior, this F355 is best of all, fitted with the desirable 6-Speed Manual Gearbox. Spending its life between Arizona, New Mexico, Florida and North Carolina, the car was exported to Europe in 2015 where it was part of a private collection and rarely used. Regularly maintained, it was serviced in 2018 and moreover, received a complete service by Ferrari Charles Pozzi Le Mans in January 2023 for a total of €15,700.
Ready to hit the road and complete with its original toolkit, this exquisitely configured F355 is in good aesthetic condition and has benefited from the installation of a carbon center console, definitely avoiding the sticky plastics symptom.