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The 360 Modena Challenge is the racing version of the 360 Modena. It is specially designed for the customer who wants to race in the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, an international single marque racing series. The 360 Modena Challenge offers a significant improvement in racing equipment for customers who wish to take a Ferrari to the track and engage in serious competition.

The 360 Modena Challenge has sophisticated features including: The F1-gearbox, the only transmission offered; reduced dry weight of 2579 lbs, 331 lbs less than the 355 Challenge car it replaced, achieved largely through the extensive use of aluminum as in the standard car; a fuel tank designed in accordance with FIA-standards, with a capacity of 26.4 gallons and two filler pipes for fast fuelling; an engine is identical to that of the road-going 360 Modena - a 3.6 litre 90º 3.6 liter V8 with maximum power of 400bhp; special Brembo brakes; BBS wheel rims with P Zero slick Pirelli tires; a special racing seat with a six-point harness; an FIA roll-cage; an automatic fire extinguisher; and a Magneti Marelli digital instrument panel with data capture system.

The interior is characterised by the simplicity typical of motor racing equipment: a three-spoke sports steering wheel and light black material for the central instrument panel, and internal door trims as well as the dashboard and the restricted material covering on the control panel housing positioned on the back of the seat.

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Ferrari Challenge Series

The heritage of Enzo Ferrari has always been about racing. The road going cars he created were primarily for financial support to fuel his racing program. The road cars were created in close specifications and dimensions to the racers allowing privateers to drive their cars to the track and race them.

The Ferrari Challenge Series was founded in 1993 as a way for Ferrari owners to enjoy their sports cars to there fullest potential. As stated by Ferrari, the series was created 'to allow Ferrari customers to enjoy their cars in a structured, competitive environment, racing against other Ferrari owners on some of the great racetracks of North America.'

The Challenge Series cars are not production vehicles but identically prepared race cars outfitted with the necessary safety equipment. Found within the cockpit are the standard modern safety equipment such as roll cages, fire suppression system, and safety harnesses. The engine is left completely stock with the only mechanical updates occurring on the suspension and the brakes. The result is a nearly stock Ferrari, with ample safety equipment, and identical specifications across the board. This creates a competitive forum for the owners to rely on their skill and abilities to negotiate their machines around the track faster than the others.

The first Challege series Ferrari was the 348 which was later replaced by the 355 near the close of the 1990s. The 355 was superseded by the 360 in 2000 and has recently been replaced with the 430. The 360 Challenge Stradale was a derivate of the Challenge Series vehicle, sold in limited numbers, and capable of being driven on the street. Just like the Challenge Series vehicle, it is void of amenities and luxury items except for air conditioning. The interior is without proper sound insulation and carpeting, all in an effort to reduce the weight of the vehicle.

This 'gentleman's' series is highly competitive and closely matched. There are drivers, crew chiefs, pitt crews, team names, trailers, and more. The racing venues are all located in North America and include Infineon Raceway, Road Atlanta, Quebec's Circuit Giles Villeneuve, Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant in St. Jovite, Lime Rock Park in Connecticut, and Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, CA.

2001 Ferrari 360 Challenge
Year	2001
Make	Ferrari
Model	360 Challenge
Engine Location	Mid
Drive Type	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series	2000

Performance
0-60 mph	4 seconds.
Top Speed	184 mph \| 296.1 km/h Similar top speeds

Engine
Engine Configuration	V
Cylinders	8
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	3586.00 cc \| 218.8 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Valves	40 valves. 5 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain	DOHC
Horsepower	400.00 BHP (294.4 KW) @ 8500.00 RPM
Torque	276.00 Ft-Lbs (374.3 NM) @ 4750.00 RPM
HP / Liter	111.1 BHP / Liter
Redline	8500
Compression Ratio	11.00:1

Standard Transmission
Gears	6
Transmission	Sequential

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