1996 Ferrari F355 Specifications

Specifications

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Features

Engine Location :	Mid
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Separate body on tubular steel frame
Production Years for Series :	1995 - 1999
Price :	$137,075
Weight :	3000 lbs \| 1360.777 kg
Chassis Range :	98363 - 115902

Performance

0-60 mph :	5.3 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	13.7 seconds.
Top Speed :	175 mph \| 281.575 km/h

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	3500 cc \| 213.6 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 :	11.0:1
Valvetrain :	32 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Bosch Motronic 5.2 fuel injection

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	3496 cc \| 213.3 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	380 BHP (279.68 KW) @ 8250 RPM
Torque :	268 Ft-Lbs (363 NM) @ 6000 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 85 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 77 mm.
Compression :	11.0:1
Valvetrain :	40 DOHC (5.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum Alloy block and head

Transmission:
6 Manual

Production Figures

Total Ferrari Production for 1996 :	750
F355 Production (1995-1999) :	11,273
:	4871 Berlinetta; 3717 Spider; 104 Serie Fiorano
1996 Ferrari F355

Dimension(s)

Cabriolet

Chassis # ZFFXR48AXT0104848

Chassis # ZFFXR48A9T0104873
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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

Exterior
Weight :	2676 lbs \| 1213.813 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

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist

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	19950701
NHTSA Campaign ID	98V057000
Summary	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES FITTED WITH SINGLE FUEL PUMPS. THE FUEL INJECTION LINE FITTING CAN FRACTURE IF THE ALUMINUM ***** ATTACHING THE LINES IS TIGHTENED EXCESSIVELY.
Consequence	IF THE FUEL LINE FRACTURES, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL INJECTION LINES THAT HAVE ALUMINUM NUTS AND REPLACE WITH NEW LINES CONTAINING STEEL ATTACHING NUTS.
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	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Manufacturer	FERRARI NORTH AMERICA
Mfr Report Date	19960101
NHTSA Campaign ID	97V013000
Summary	THE ELECTRIC MOTOR WHICH DRIVES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC PUMP DOES NOT FUNCTION AFTER A PERIOD OF OPERATION.
Consequence	LOSS OF BRAKE BOOST WILL RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ABS HYDRAULIC PUMP ELECTRIC MOTOR.
Notes	OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 1997.NOTE: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 1-800-424-9393.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1996 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$16,300
Avg. Household Income :	$36,300
Avg. Home :	$118,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.22
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: How fast is the 1996 Ferrari F355? A: The 1996 Ferrari F355 has a top speed of 175 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1996 Ferrari F355? A: The 1996 Ferrari F355 has a wheelbase size of 96.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1996 Ferrari F355? A: The 1996 Ferrari F355 has a length of 167.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1996 Ferrari F355? A: The 1996 Ferrari F355 has a width of 74.80 inches.

Q: How much did the 1996 Ferrari F355 cost when new?A: The 1996 Ferrari F355 had a base price of approximately $137,075 (USD).

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1996 Ferrari F355? A: The 1996 Ferrari F355 was offered as a Berlinetta Coupe, Cabriolet.

Q: What tires did the 1996 Ferrari F355 have? A: The 1996 Ferrari F355 had Front : 225/40 ZR 18
Rear : 265/40 ZR 18 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ferrari produce in 1996? A: Ferrari produced 750 automobiles in 1996.

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

Q: What engines did the 1996 Ferrari F355 have? A: The 1996 Ferrari F355 had the following engine options: V 8 (3500 cc | 213.6 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) @ 8250 RPM and 268 Ft-Lbs (363 NM) @ 6000 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1996 Ferrari F355 have? A: The 1996 Ferrari F355 had a 6 speed Manual gearbox.