Ferrari F355 Spider
In 1994 Ferrari offered a convertible version of their 355 known as the Spider. It was developed exclusively by Pininfarina to have a semi-automatic soft top. Ferrari spent a lot of time (1,800 hours) testing the design in the wind tunnel, resulting in what many believe was the first aerodynamically driven blend of elegant style and performance. The semi-automatic soft-top was powered electronically (a first for Ferrari at the time).
Ferrari produced 3,717 Spiders from 1995 until 1999. 2,664 of these came equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission while the other 1,053 were sold with the expensive F1 electrohydraulic manual transmission.
Apart from the displacement increase from 3.4 to 3.5 L, the major difference between the V8 engine in the previous generation 348 and F355 was the introduction of a 5-valve cylinder head which ultimately allowed for better intake permeability and thus more power. The engine produced 375 hp.
Specs & Performance
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| built at | Maranello, Italy |
| price $ | $ 137,075 |
| engine | V8 |
| position | Mid, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| block material | Aluminum Alloy |
| valvetrain | DOHC 5 Valves / Cyl |
| fuel feed | Bosch Motronic 2.7 Injection |
| displacement | 3496 cc / 213.3 in³ |
| bore | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in |
| stroke | 77.0 mm / 3.03 in |
| compression | 11.0:1 |
| power | 283.4 kw / 380.0 bhp @ 8250 rpm |
| specific output | 108.7 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 281.48 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 363 nm / 267.7 ft lbs @ 6000 rpm |
| redline | 8500 |
| body / frame | Steel & Aluminum |
| driven wheels | Mid Engine / RWD |
| front tires | F 225/40ZR-18 |
| rear tires | R 265/40ZR-18 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist & ABS |
| rear brakes | Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist & ABS |
| front wheels | F 45.7 x 19.0 cm / 18.0 x 7.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 45.7 x 25.4 cm / 18.0 x 10.0 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs over Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs over Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar |
| curb weight | 1350 kg / 2976 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2450 mm / 96.5 in |
| front track | 1514 mm / 59.6 in |
| rear track | 1615 mm / 63.6 in |
| length | 4250 mm / 167.3 in |
| width | 1900 mm / 74.8 in |
| height | 1170 mm / 46.1 in |
| transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 3.07:1, 2.16:1, 1.61:1, 1.27:1, 1.03:1, 0.84:1 |
| final drive | 4.35:1 |
| top speed | ~281.6 kph / 175.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~4.7 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~12.9 seconds |
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Auction Sales History
1999 Ferrari 355 F1 Spider – sold for $53,500 No reserve. Only 22,000 actual miles. No accidents. Clean Carfax. F1 transmission. Total carbon fiber interior. Custom 19″ wheels. Brembo GT racing brakes. Tubi exhaust. Passed CA smog on 05/20/06 with 13,362 miles per carfax. Maintenance inspection completed June 6, 2013 per carfax. Books, jack, and tools. Extensive service records. NADA retail $91,100. CAN NOT BE REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA. Auction Source: The Daytime Auction in Monterey by Mecum
1998 Ferrari 355 Spyder – sold for $45,000 Nart Blue paint with Tan interior. Believed to be 25,243 miles. 6-speed transmission. Concours detail. CarFax. Not smogged, can not be sold to California resident. Auction Source: The Daytime Auction in Monterey by Mecum
1999 Ferrari 355 Spider – sold for $75,000. This 4,600-mile 1999 Ferrari 355 Spider’s present owner made it a part of his 50-car Southern California collection in 2000, maintaining it in as-new condition with the exception of a new water pump installed by Ferrari Orange County in 2007. It is otherwise completely original, right down to the white gloves supplied by the factory in the owner’s manual leather pouch. Powered by the original 3.5 L/375 HP V-8 engine driving a 6-speed transaxle, this Red-on-Tan 355 is well equipped with factory air conditioning, power steering and brakes, power windows, locks, seats and top and the original Ferrari sound system with CD player. The dealer-installed Tubi exhaust system adds 10 extra horsepower while also enhancing that unique Ferrari exhaust note. Auction Source: 2012 Daytime Auction by Mecum
1995 Ferrari F355 Spider – sold for $66,000 Dark red exterior, tan interior and 29,000 original miles. This car has all service records. 15,000 and 30,000 service have been completed. The car was serviced in July of 2011. This car runs, drives and operates very nicely. There are no issues with the interior or dash trim. All electronics and hydraulic top works very well. Auction Source: 2012 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
1999 Ferrari F355 Spider – sold for $47,300 35,610 original miles. F1 transmission. 380hp. Yellow with black leather interior. 30K mile service at 31,298. All tools & manuals. Well kept car, structurally and mechanically sound. Comes with CARFAX “damage/actual mileage” buyback guarantee. Auction Source: 2012 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
