By definition, the design of any new Ferrari is based on the company’s accumulated automotive culture and experience with the addition of innovations inspired by its experimental and research work. For Ferrari, this approach has always meant a fusion of styling and function to create a supremely harmonious whole. In the ease of the F355 the combination of the tried and tested with the highly innovative has produced a new car that is as exciting as we have come to expect of a Ferrari. The F355 is an outstanding performer: its 109 bhp/litre is exploited by a transverse closely-geared 6-speed transmission and intelligent suspension that adapts instantaneously to the driver's demands. The F355's impressive specific power and torque also reflect the use of five valves per cylinder. This 3496 cc naturally aspirated V8 engine delivers 380 bhp.

Engine: V8                                                     Max power output at 8250 rpm: 375 hp Top Speed: 183 mph                                      0-60 mph:  4.6 s                                             0-1 mile:      31.8 s