2004 Ferrari 360

The 360 is a mid-engined two-seater sports car, designed as a high-tech replacement for the simplistic F355, while itself being replaced by the F430 for 2005, effectively giving the 360 the short shelf-life. For this model, occasionally known as the F360, Ferrari partnered with Alcoa to produce an all-aluminium space-frame chassis. Also new was the Pininfarina styling that gave up flip-up headlights, replacing them with rounded fixed units. The new 3.6-litre V8 engine came with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed F1-style automanual. The cabin was sparse on gadgets, but the basics were standard, including leather, CD stereo, power windows, electric mirrors, front airbags, ABS brakes, and stability control. The coupe version was called the 360 Modena, while the new-for-2001 convertible was called the 360 Spider. The lightweight 360 Challenge Stradale came later, with 110 kg shaved off, a bump up in power from the upgraded V8, and featuring 19-inch BBS wheels, carbon-fibre... Read More