General data | |
Year/s of production | 1997 – 1999 |
Presentation | Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) 1997, S/N 109434 |
VIN span | 110411 – 115903 |
Number produced | Approx. 529 |
Design | Pininfarina |
Manufactured by | Scaglietti – Ferrari S.p.A. |
Technical specifications | |
Chassis | F 129 AB – Load carrying chassis in steel with totally resistant structure and tubular rear sub-frame supporting power unit and rear suspension |
Length | 4250 mm |
Width | 1900 mm |
Height | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase | 2450 mm |
Front suspension | Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
Rear suspension | Independent wheel suspension, double wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
Front track | 1514 mm |
Rear track | 1615 mm |
Front tyres | 7,5 x 18 in., alloy rims, 5-star design Tyres 225/40 ZR 18 |
Rear tyres | 10 x 18 in., alloy rims, 5-star design Tyres 265/40 ZR 18 |
Front brakes | Dual circuit ventilated disc brakes, ABS |
Rear brakes | Dual circuit ventilated disc brakes |
Weight | Approx. 1350 kg |
Body material | Steel and aluminium |
Body type | Berlinetta – two seats – removable roof mid-section |
Engine | |
Type | F 129B – mid-engine – longitudinal installed |
Number of cylinders | V8 – 90° |
Displacement | 3496 ccm |
Bore and stroke | 85 x 77 mm |
Camshaft | 2 overhead per cylinder bank |
Valves | 5 per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 11:1 |
Ignition | Bosch electronic statical |
Lubrication | Dry sump lubrication, approx. 10 Liter |
Maximum power | 380 hp – 8.200 rpm |
Maximum torque | 360 Nm – 6.000 rpm |
Fuel management | Bosch Motronic M 2.7 – system with static advance ignition system and electronic fuel injection |
Gearbox | Semi-automatic 6 speed gearbox + rev., transverse installed, electrohydraulic system for gear changes in approx. 0,1 sec. |
Performance | |
Top speed | Approx. 296 km/h |
Good to know: Frankfurt Motor Show Frankfurt, 09.09.1997 – At the 57th Frankfurt International Motor Show Ferrari presents two new developments that are designed to meet the requirements of its particular clientèle: the 355F1 that adopts Formula 1-type power train management and the “custom-tailoring” programme from ” Carrozzeria Scaglietti”. The 355F1 with F1-type power train management The first constructor to adopt an electrohydraulic clutch controlled from the steering wheel (on Nigel Mansell’s 1989 F1 car), Ferrari again leads the field in applying this major innovation to a road model. The application of this innovative engine management system to a road car revolutionises the whole clutch-gearbox concept to an extent that goes far beyond the simple physical shifting of a lever. As on the Gran Prix car, the new electrohydraulic clutch-gearbox system has its controls set on the steering column which means that the driver’s hands no longer need to leave the wheel during a gearshift. This makes for much faster and simpler gearshifts than the traditional system as well as far greater precision and driving focus. The F1 type gearbox developed by Ferrari has been applied to a mechanical gearbox-clutch assembly and has nothing in common to the system involving a torque converter that have been applied to automatic transmission systems. The unique Ferrari trasmission makes for significantly enhanced mechanical efficiency in friction terms and offers the driver total control over all gearshift operations. In addition, the flexibility of the system made it possible to develop software offering four different gearshift programmes to meet the driver’s various needs in terms of gearshift speed, comfort, ease and safety on treacherous surfaces like snow or ice. The 355F1 offers further confirmation of the importance Ferrari assigns to racing in its development of new engineering features for its road cars. |