Why is it called F355?
In naming the F355, Ferrari used engine capacity followed by the number of valves per cylinder (355 = 3. You may have seen this model of Ferrari referenced as the ‘F355’, but this is only used for those cars with the full ‘three pedal’ manual transmission. Variants equipped with the paddle-shift gearbox are known as the ‘355 F1’. Both gearbox setups were available in the Berlinetta, GTS, and Spider body styles.
Is the F355 a supercar?
More than a 1990s supercar, the F355 marked Ferrari’s return to form. It combines precision engineering with pure engagement, reminding drivers that performance is most rewarding when skill, not software, sets the limit. You may have seen this model of Ferrari referenced as the ‘F355’, but this is only used for those cars with the full ‘three pedal’ manual transmission. Variants equipped with the paddle-shift gearbox are known as the ‘355 F1’. Both gearbox setups were available in the Berlinetta, GTS, and Spider body styles.
What are common problems with the F355?
Also, the exhaust manifolds are known to warp and crack—replacing them costs up to $4000. Actuators at the top of each of the F355’s shock absorbers that regulate damping force occasionally fail. Replacement is cheap as far as Ferrari fixes go, about $1000 each. Actuators at the top of each of the F355’s shock absorbers that regulate damping force occasionally fail. Replacement is cheap as far as Ferrari fixes go, about $1000 each. Rears last 7000 miles or so, the fronts roughly 15,000, usually at around $700 per tire.