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The introduction of the Ferrari 360 was a very bold and exciting introduction for the Ferrari marque. The 360 was a completely new vehicle featuring a new exterior design created in Pininfarina's wind tunnel. It served as a replacement for the highly successful, both in sales and in racing, F355 model. The F355 model had been derived from the 348 Model, featuring a new engine design among various other improvements.
The 360 Ferrari Modena used a lightweight aluminum chassis which improved structural rigidity by more than 40% and decreased weight by 28%. A very impressive result considering its dimensions increased by 10% over its predecessor. The chassis was suspended in place by an independent suspension with adjustable double wishbones. Mounted mid-ship was the F355's V8 engine capable of producing 400 horsepower.
The 360 Modena was available in either coupe or Spider convertible configuration. The 350 Modena was quickly joined by a Challenge model used to compete in the Ferrari Challenge Championship. When the end of the production run was in sight, a Challenge Stradale version was launched. This version had a more powerful engine, new body kit and carbon fiber disc brakes.
The Ferrari 360 GT was created in conjunction with Ferrari tuner Michelotto. The result was a vehicle that was around 200 pounds lighter than the 360 Challenge. Improvements to the vehicle included suspension upgrades, larger Brembo brakes, and a large rear wing. The 3.6-liter V8 engine was tuned, resulting in an impressive 430 horsepower. The engine was mated to the six-speed sequential gearbox. In racing it did rather well, scoring multiple class wins in the FIA's N-GT class in both 2002 and 2003. The highlight of its racing career was in 2003 at the 24 Hours of Daytona when it scored a second overall victory, proving its endurance and speed. Stiff competition from Porsche's 911 prevented the 360 GT from scoring a class victory in the 24 Hours of LeMans.
The first seventeen GT racers were built in 2001 and 2002 using modified Challenge cars. A second series of twenty units were created from the ground-up in 2002 and 2003.
The next iteration of the 360 tuned by Michelotto was the 360 GTC introduced in 2004. It weighed 2425 pounds, similar to the Ferrari 360 GT and the minimum dictated by class rules. It had the bodywork of the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale with a new, larger rear-mounted wing. It was equipped with six-piston calipers in the front and four-piston units in the rear. The 3.6-liter engine now produced 445 horsepower at 8,750 RPM.
The 360 Ferrari Modena used a lightweight aluminum chassis which improved structural rigidity by more than 40% and decreased weight by 28%. A very impressive result considering its dimensions increased by 10% over its predecessor. The chassis was suspended in place by an independent suspension with adjustable double wishbones. Mounted mid-ship was the F355's V8 engine capable of producing 400 horsepower.
The 360 Modena was available in either coupe or Spider convertible configuration. The 350 Modena was quickly joined by a Challenge model used to compete in the Ferrari Challenge Championship. When the end of the production run was in sight, a Challenge Stradale version was launched. This version had a more powerful engine, new body kit and carbon fiber disc brakes.
The Ferrari 360 GT was created in conjunction with Ferrari tuner Michelotto. The result was a vehicle that was around 200 pounds lighter than the 360 Challenge. Improvements to the vehicle included suspension upgrades, larger Brembo brakes, and a large rear wing. The 3.6-liter V8 engine was tuned, resulting in an impressive 430 horsepower. The engine was mated to the six-speed sequential gearbox. In racing it did rather well, scoring multiple class wins in the FIA's N-GT class in both 2002 and 2003. The highlight of its racing career was in 2003 at the 24 Hours of Daytona when it scored a second overall victory, proving its endurance and speed. Stiff competition from Porsche's 911 prevented the 360 GT from scoring a class victory in the 24 Hours of LeMans.
The first seventeen GT racers were built in 2001 and 2002 using modified Challenge cars. A second series of twenty units were created from the ground-up in 2002 and 2003.
The next iteration of the 360 tuned by Michelotto was the 360 GTC introduced in 2004. It weighed 2425 pounds, similar to the Ferrari 360 GT and the minimum dictated by class rules. It had the bodywork of the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale with a new, larger rear-mounted wing. It was equipped with six-piston calipers in the front and four-piston units in the rear. The 3.6-liter engine now produced 445 horsepower at 8,750 RPM.
Ferrari announces that it is putting into production the 360 GT, aimed at racing customers.
The car is based on the 360 Modena Challenge car, of which 300 have been built to date. It will be available in two versions: one conforming to the FIA regulations for Group N-GT and another complying with rules for the ACO (Automobile Club de l'Ouest/Le Mans.) It will be produced in limited numbers. The 360 GT will be fitted with a 3586 cc V8 engine, capable of putting out around 430 horsepower.
The 360 GT thus joins the range, alongside the 360 Modena Challenge, which has been so successful over the past few years and which continues in production for those wishing to compete in the Ferrari challenge. In 2002, around 180 owners will take part in this series on race tracks around the globe. A model based on the Challenge car won the 2001 FIA N-GT Championship.
The 360 GT, developped by the Corse Clienti department, will be sold through the Ferrari dealer network.Source - Ferrari
The car is based on the 360 Modena Challenge car, of which 300 have been built to date. It will be available in two versions: one conforming to the FIA regulations for Group N-GT and another complying with rules for the ACO (Automobile Club de l'Ouest/Le Mans.) It will be produced in limited numbers. The 360 GT will be fitted with a 3586 cc V8 engine, capable of putting out around 430 horsepower.
The 360 GT thus joins the range, alongside the 360 Modena Challenge, which has been so successful over the past few years and which continues in production for those wishing to compete in the Ferrari challenge. In 2002, around 180 owners will take part in this series on race tracks around the globe. A model based on the Challenge car won the 2001 FIA N-GT Championship.
The 360 GT, developped by the Corse Clienti department, will be sold through the Ferrari dealer network.Source - Ferrari
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| Year | 2001 |
| Make | Ferrari |
| Model | 360 GT Series I Michelotto |
| Body Style | Coupe |
| Engine Location | Mid |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Aluminum body panels on aluminum monocoque |
| Production Years for Series | 2002 - 2003 |
| Body Designer | Pininfarina |
| Weight | 2425 lbs | 1100 kg |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Chassis Range | 2002 - 2040 |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | 0016M |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| 90-degree | |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 3.60 L | 219.7 cu in. | 3600.9 cc. |
| Valves | 40 valves. 5 valves per cylinder. |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Horsepower | 430.00 HP (316.5 KW) @ 8500.00 RPM |
| Torque | 378.00 NM (278.7 Ft-Lbs) @ 5000.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 5.6 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 119.4 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Feed | Fuel Injected |
| Block | Aluminum Alloy |
| Head | Aluminum Alloy |
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| Gears | 6 |
| Transmission | Sequential |
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