The Ferrari 360 is a mid-engine two-seat sports car produced between 1999 and 2005. The 360 replaced the Ferrari F355 and was itself replaced by the fairly similar Ferrari F430. For the 360, Ferrari partnered with Alcoa to produce an entirely new all-aluminum space-frame chassis that was 40% stiffer than the 355, yet 28% lighter despite a 10% increase in overall dimensions. Along with the new frame was a new Pininfarina body styling that broke ranks with the last decade’s sharp angles and flip-up headlights, replacing them with a rounded appearance that harkened to the 1960s. The new V8 engine, common to all versions, was only slightly larger and more powerful than the 355′s at 3.6 litres and 300 kW (400 bhp) of power, but the lighter frame and added stiffness improved performance; the 0 to 100 km/h acceleration performance improved from 4.6 to 4.4 seconds (not as trivial as it might seem), and in the Challenge versions it was as low as 4.0 s. An engine replacement resulted in the current V8 road model, the F430 (internally referred to as the evoluzione or evo) which came out in 2004.
Seven versions of the basic 360 were produced, three road models, three race versions & a one-off wedding present to Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo:
Ferrari 360 production road cars:
1. Ferrari 360 Modena, a fixed roof two-door luxury sports coupe, available with a 6-speed manual or F1 electrohydraulic shift;
2. Ferrari 360 Spider, a convertible variant of the Modena;
3. Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, an F1 electrohydraulic shift 360 Challenge inspired variant of a 360 Modena.
Ferrari 360 factory race cars
4. Ferrari 360 Challenge, a 360 F1 electrohydraulic shift stripped out circuit racing variant of the 360 Modena .
5. Ferrari 360 GT, a GT racing variant of the 360 challenge race cars, more extreme than a Challenge.
6. Ferrari 360 GT-C, based on the 360 GT with 360 CS parts to compete in the N-GT class.
Ferrari 360 one-off special
4. Ferrari 360 Barchetta, a one-off wedding present from Ferrari to Ferrari’s president.
* 1 Road models
o 1.1 Specifications
+ 1.1.1 Engine
o 1.2 Modena
+ 1.2.1 Performance
o 1.3 Spider
+ 1.3.1 Dimensions
o 1.4 Challenge Stradale
+ 1.4.1 Dimensions
+ 1.4.2 Performance
* 2 Race models
o 2.1 Challenge
* 3 Criticism
o 3.1 Handling
* 4 References
* 5 External links
Road models
The first model of the 360 to ship was the 360 Modena, named after the town of Modena, the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari. Its six-speed gearbox is available as a manual or F1 electrohydraulic shift. The car went into production in 1999 and remained in production until 2005 when it was replaced by the F430. The Modena was followed by the 360 Spider, Ferrari’s 20th road-going convertible. Other than weight, the Spider’s specifications match those of the Modena almost exactly.
The 360 Challenge Stradale (or 360 CS) was a later addition to the road line. It was essentially a lightened version of the Modena, dropping 110 kilograms. Changes included larger 19″ BBS wheels, the use of carbon fiber for the frames of the seats and mirrors, titanium springs which were also 20% stiffer, and carbon ceramic brake disks. A variety of option allowed for further weight reductions, including replacing the leather interior with fabric, removal of the power windows and mirrors, and leaving off the stereo. Lexan side windows were available in Europe only. It was officially introduced in March of 2003 at the Geneva International Motor Show and went into production shortly thereafter. The 360 CS can be compared to Porsche’s GT3 RS model in design approach and many magazines have placed them head to head in road tests. Jeremy Clarkson compared the two and chose the 360 CS to be his favorite.
All models featured the same layout:
* No. of cylinders: 90° V8 F131
* Bore & stroke: 85 by 79 mm (3.34 by 3.11 in)
* Total displacement: 3586 cm³ (218.8 in³)
* Redline: 8500 rpm
For Modena and Spider:
* Maximum power: 298 kW (395 bhp) @ 8500 rpm
* Maximum torque: 373 N·m (275 lbf·ft) @ 4750 rpm
For Challenge Stradale:
* Maximum power: 317 kW (425 bhp) @ 8500 rpm
* Maximum torque: 373 N·m (275 lbf·ft) @ 4750 rpm
Modena
Interior of the Modena with the Rossa Corsa paint and tan leather. This example is equipped with the F1 gearbox, controlled by the “paddles” on the steering column
Interior of the Modena with the Rossa Corsa paint and tan leather. This example is equipped with the F1 gearbox, controlled by the “paddles” on the steering column
Profile of Ferrari 360 Modena.
Profile of Ferrari 360 Modena.
Performance
* 0-62 mph: 4.5 s
* Top speed : 300 km/h (186 mph)
* downforce: 180 kgf (1.77 kN) @ 300 km/h (without rear wing)
* lift/drag: -0.73:1
* EPA Fuel Economy: 10 mpg U.S. city/16 mpg U.S. highway (24 L/100 km and 14 L/100 km)
Seven versions of the basic 360 were produced, three road models, three race versions & a one-off wedding present to Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo:
Ferrari 360 production road cars:
1. Ferrari 360 Modena, a fixed roof two-door luxury sports coupe, available with a 6-speed manual or F1 electrohydraulic shift;
2. Ferrari 360 Spider, a convertible variant of the Modena;
3. Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, an F1 electrohydraulic shift 360 Challenge inspired variant of a 360 Modena.
Ferrari 360 factory race cars
4. Ferrari 360 Challenge, a 360 F1 electrohydraulic shift stripped out circuit racing variant of the 360 Modena .
5. Ferrari 360 GT, a GT racing variant of the 360 challenge race cars, more extreme than a Challenge.
6. Ferrari 360 GT-C, based on the 360 GT with 360 CS parts to compete in the N-GT class.
Ferrari 360 one-off special
4. Ferrari 360 Barchetta, a one-off wedding present from Ferrari to Ferrari’s president.
* 1 Road models
o 1.1 Specifications
+ 1.1.1 Engine
o 1.2 Modena
+ 1.2.1 Performance
o 1.3 Spider
+ 1.3.1 Dimensions
o 1.4 Challenge Stradale
+ 1.4.1 Dimensions
+ 1.4.2 Performance
* 2 Race models
o 2.1 Challenge
* 3 Criticism
o 3.1 Handling
* 4 References
* 5 External links
Road models
The first model of the 360 to ship was the 360 Modena, named after the town of Modena, the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari. Its six-speed gearbox is available as a manual or F1 electrohydraulic shift. The car went into production in 1999 and remained in production until 2005 when it was replaced by the F430. The Modena was followed by the 360 Spider, Ferrari’s 20th road-going convertible. Other than weight, the Spider’s specifications match those of the Modena almost exactly.
The 360 Challenge Stradale (or 360 CS) was a later addition to the road line. It was essentially a lightened version of the Modena, dropping 110 kilograms. Changes included larger 19″ BBS wheels, the use of carbon fiber for the frames of the seats and mirrors, titanium springs which were also 20% stiffer, and carbon ceramic brake disks. A variety of option allowed for further weight reductions, including replacing the leather interior with fabric, removal of the power windows and mirrors, and leaving off the stereo. Lexan side windows were available in Europe only. It was officially introduced in March of 2003 at the Geneva International Motor Show and went into production shortly thereafter. The 360 CS can be compared to Porsche’s GT3 RS model in design approach and many magazines have placed them head to head in road tests. Jeremy Clarkson compared the two and chose the 360 CS to be his favorite.
All models featured the same layout:
* No. of cylinders: 90° V8 F131
* Bore & stroke: 85 by 79 mm (3.34 by 3.11 in)
* Total displacement: 3586 cm³ (218.8 in³)
* Redline: 8500 rpm
For Modena and Spider:
* Maximum power: 298 kW (395 bhp) @ 8500 rpm
* Maximum torque: 373 N·m (275 lbf·ft) @ 4750 rpm
For Challenge Stradale:
* Maximum power: 317 kW (425 bhp) @ 8500 rpm
* Maximum torque: 373 N·m (275 lbf·ft) @ 4750 rpm
Modena
Interior of the Modena with the Rossa Corsa paint and tan leather. This example is equipped with the F1 gearbox, controlled by the “paddles” on the steering column
Interior of the Modena with the Rossa Corsa paint and tan leather. This example is equipped with the F1 gearbox, controlled by the “paddles” on the steering column
Profile of Ferrari 360 Modena.
Profile of Ferrari 360 Modena.
Performance
* 0-62 mph: 4.5 s
* Top speed : 300 km/h (186 mph)
* downforce: 180 kgf (1.77 kN) @ 300 km/h (without rear wing)
* lift/drag: -0.73:1
* EPA Fuel Economy: 10 mpg U.S. city/16 mpg U.S. highway (24 L/100 km and 14 L/100 km)
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