1999 Ferrari F355 Spyder

It is said that inspiration for the F355 came from the Acura NSX, a car that could be driven on the road or track. In 1994, Ferrari introduced the F355 in Berlinetta and GTS Targa bodystyles. A Spider joined the lineup in 1995. The goal was to produce a true GT sports car that offered a docile driving experience in traffic, as well as on the open road. An extraordinary amount of time was spent in the wind tunnels to sculpt the body for optimal aerodynamics, in turn, producing exceptional downforce. The engine was a revised version of the outgoing 348, boring it slightly and adding 5-valve heads among the major changes. It was equipped with ultra-lightweight internals like titanium connecting rods. The engine management was courtesy of Bosch Motronic 2.7, Bosch M5.2 debuting in 1997 and later cars.

In 1997, Ferrari offered the F1 electrohydraulic paddle-shift transmission that provided nearly instantaneous shifts and a F1-car sound. Cars equipped as such received a slight name change from F355 to 355 F1.

This particular example has 12,050 original miles. It is a California car with the 3.5-liter V8 engine, Bosch Motronic fuel injection, and the F1 gearbox. It is finished in Rosso Corsa over Tan leather interior and has the Scuderia shields.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2017