1998 Ferrari F355 Specifications

Specifications

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Features

Engine Location :	Mid
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1995 - 1999
Weight :	2976 lbs \| 1349.891 kg
Chassis Range :	98363 - 115902

Performance

0-60 mph :	4.6 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	13 seconds.
Top Speed :	183 mph \| 294.447 km/h

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Vee-Type
Displacement :	3490 cc \| 213.0 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	375 BHP (276 KW) @ 8250 RPM
Torque :	268 Ft-Lbs (363 NM) @ 6000 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 77 mm.
Compression :	11.1:1
Valvetrain :	32 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Bosch Motronic 5.2 fuel injection

V 8
Displacement :	3496 cc \| 213.3 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	380 BHP (279.68 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	269 Ft-Lbs (365 NM) @ 6000 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 85 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 77 mm.
Compression :	11.1:1
Valvetrain :	40 DOHC (5.0 valves per cylinder)
Bosch Motronic 5.2 fuel injection
Redline :	8500 RPM

Transmission:
6 Manual With Automatic Paddle Control , 6 Manual

Production Figures

Total Ferrari Production for 1998 :	854
F355 Production (1995-1999) :	11,273
:	4871 Berlinetta; 3717 Spider; 104 Serie Fiorano
1998 Ferrari F355

Dimension(s)

Spider

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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	167.3 in \| 4249 mm.
Width :	74.8 in \| 1900 mm.
Height :	46.1 in \| 1171 mm.
Wheelbase :	96.5 in \| 2451 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	63.6 in \| 1615 mm.

Berlinetta Coupe

Chassis # 109615

Chassis # ZFFXR41A4W0111485
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Exterior
Weight :	2977 lbs \| 1350.344 kg
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	167.3 in \| 4249 mm.
Width :	74.8 in \| 1900 mm.
Height :	46.1 in \| 1171 mm.
Wheelbase :	96.5 in \| 2451 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	63.6 in \| 1615 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent, double unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, pressurized gas dampers, electronic damping (2 settings), anti-roll bar Rear : Independent, double unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, pressurized gas dampers, electronic damping (2 settings), anti-roll bar

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	Front : 225/40 ZR 18 Rear : 265/40 ZR 18

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	FERRARI NORTH AMERICA INC
NHTSA Campaign ID	09V447000
Summary	FERRARI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 1999 FERRARI 355 AND 355 F1 VEHICLES. INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE REPAIR FACILITIES MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CERTAIN SCREW CLAMPS THAT ARE LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE FUEL LINES AND THAT FASTEN THE WATER SLEEVE TO THE THERMOSTAT CONNECTION. THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THESE SCREW CLAMPS MAY DAMAGE THE FUEL SUPPLY PIPES.
Consequence	FLUID COULD LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING SMOKE AND, IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, A FIRE, RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE AND POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL DIVIDER BLOCK, WHICH WILL SERVE TO PROVIDE A GREATER DISTANCE BETWEEN THESE SCREW CLAMPS AND THE FUEL LINES. THIS WILL ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY DAMAGE TO THE FUEL SUPPLY PIPES WHICH COULD CAUSE FLUID LEAKAGE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FERRARI AT 1-201-816-2600.
Notes	FERARRI RECALL NO. 48.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
Mfr Report Date	19960901
NHTSA Campaign ID	98V058000
Summary	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL INJECTION LINE CAN WEAR DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE WATER HOSE CLAMP ON THE COOLANT PIPE.
Consequence	IF THE FUEL LINE FRACTURES, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ROTATE THE INCORRECTLY FITTED WATER HOSE CLAMPS.
Notes	OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH15, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FERRARI AT 1-201-816-2651.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Manufacturer	FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
Mfr Report Date	19980101
NHTSA Campaign ID	98V132000
Summary	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TORQUE ON THE POWER STEERING COLUMN ***** IS INSUFFICIENT.
Consequence	IMPAIRMENT OF THE VEHICLE HANDLING COULD RESULT.
Remedy	DWEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PROPER POSITION OF THE SPLINES ON THE POWER STEERING COLUMN EXTENSION AND TIGHTEN THE BOLT.
Notes	OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 10, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FERRARI AT 1-201-816-2651.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer	FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
Mfr Report Date	19980301
NHTSA Campaign ID	98V223000
Summary	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. FUEL TANK DAMAGE COULD HAVE OCCURRED DURING INSTALLATION OF THE SCREWS ON THE SOFT TOP MECHANISM COVERS.
Consequence	THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL TANK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS FOR LEAKS. IF LEAKS ARE FOUND, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE SOFT TOP MECHANISM COVER SCREWS TO VERIFY PROPER LENGTH. IF THE SCREWS ARE FOUND TO BE THE WRONG LENGTH, CORRECT LENGTH SCREWS WILL BE INSTALLED.
Notes	OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FERRARI AT 1-201-816-2651.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1998 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$17,200
Avg. Household Income :	$38,100
Avg. Home :	$129,300
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.15
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: How fast is the 1998 Ferrari F355? A: The 1998 Ferrari F355 has a top speed of 183 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1998 Ferrari F355? A: The 1998 Ferrari F355 has a wheelbase size of 96.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1998 Ferrari F355? A: The 1998 Ferrari F355 has a length of 167.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1998 Ferrari F355? A: The 1998 Ferrari F355 has a width of 74.80 inches.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1998 Ferrari F355? A: The 1998 Ferrari F355 was offered as a Berlinetta Coupe, Spider.

Q: What tires did the 1998 Ferrari F355 have? A: The 1998 Ferrari F355 had Front : 225/40 ZR 18
Rear : 265/40 ZR 18 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ferrari produce in 1998? A: Ferrari produced 854 automobiles in 1998.

Q: How many F355 were produced? A: Ferrari produced 11,273 examples of the F355 from 1995 to 1999.

Q: What engines did the 1998 Ferrari F355 have? A: The 1998 Ferrari F355 had the following engine options: V 8Vee-Type (3490 cc | 213.0 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 375 BHP (276 KW) @ 8250 RPM and 268 Ft-Lbs (363 NM) @ 6000 RPM

V 8 (3496 cc | 213.3 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 380 BHP (279.68 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 269 Ft-Lbs (365 NM) @ 6000 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1998 Ferrari F355 have? A: The 1998 Ferrari F355 had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual With Automatic Paddle Control, 6 speed Manual.