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2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale

The Challenge Stradale lines up alongside the 360 Modena and 360 Spider with the precise aim of providing drivers the performance that only true racing cars for road use can provide. The experiences gained from the Ferrari Challenge International Championships and the FIA GT races, have allowed Ferrari technicians to develop solutions that make the Challenge Stradale especially unique. This strong link to racing is underlined not only by a significant weight reduction, but also by its engine set up, aerodynamics, braking system and F1 style gearbox.

The Challenge Stradale has a weight reduction of 110kg compared to the 360 Modena, thanks to the various modifications implemented on the car. It, together with the increase of the maximum power of the V8 engine, allowed the Challenge Stradale to further increase its performance capabilities.

The Challenge Stradale, as with all Ferrari road cars it is designed to run specifically with Shell oils and fuel. (concept carz) Shell Helix Últra and Shell V-Power is the only engine oil and fuel that Ferrari allows to pump around its precious V8 engine.

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The Challenge Stradale derives from the latest interpretation of the pure Ferrari tradition of making road cars directly derived from the race cars. With the Challenge Stradale the racing expertise comes from the Ferrari Challenge International Championships and the FIA GT races, where the 360 Challenge and 360 GT models are top protagonists, both in Europe and in the Únited States.

The strong links of the Challenge Stradale road car to racing are underlined by a significant weight reduction, obtained also through a sporty set up and additional aerodynamic contents, enhanced braking performance and F1-style gearbox.

The engine is the 3,586cc V8, with five valves per cylinder and titanium conrods, which secured a worldwide success for the 360 Modena and the 360 Spider. The all aluminium body and chassis are the ones designed and produced by Ferrari for the 360 Modena.

2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge StradaleThe colour of the car on the Ferrari stand in Geneva will be the new 'Rosso Scuderia', the same red of the Formula 1 cars, with decorations recalling Ferraris used in customer races of the past.

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Related Reading : Ferrari 360 History

The Ferrari 360 Modena went into production in 1999 and served as a replacement for the F355. The name Modena was used after the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari. The styling was courtesy of Pininfarina and mounted mid-ship was an eight-cylinder engine constructed entirely of aluminum. The engine was mounted to a six-speed gearbox available as a manual or F1 electro-hydraulic shift. Production continued....
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Related Reading : Ferrari 360 History

Setting the standard for other supercars, the Ferrari 360 was introduced in 1999 as the successor to the very popular 355. The 360 in the cars title stood for 3.6-liter engine. The 360 would be lead the way for the Ferrari F430 which would debut in 2004 when the 360 was put to bed. The 360 was built by Ferrari from 1999 until 2005 and was offered in Modena coupe and Spider convertible body styles.....
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