FERRARI 360


'Ferrari 360' was the name given to three models of Ferrari cars: the 'Ferrari 360 Modena', an enclosed two-door coupe; the 'Ferrari 360 Spider', a two-door convertible; and the 'Ferrari Challenge Stradale', the bare-bones version of the 360 Modena. The 360 was the replacement for the Ferrari F355, which ended production in 1999. The 360 has a 3.6 litre V8 engine producing over 300 kW (400bhp) of power and accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 secs. All have eight-cylinder engines and aluminum chassis. The 360 also served as the basis for its replacement, the Ferrari F430 (internally referred to as the ''evoluzione'' or ''evo'') which came out in 2004.

Contents
Overview
Specifications
Engine
Performance
360 Spider
Description
Specifications
Dimensions
Engine
Challenge Stradale
Description
Specifications
Dimensions
Engine
Performance
Criticism
In popular media
Notes
External links

Overview


The 360 is available with an F1 semi-automatic gearbox controlled by "paddles" on the steering column

The 360's V8 engine is visible under a glass cover

Intended as successor to the F355, the 360 Modena (named after the town of Modena, the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari) features styling by Pininfarina and an improved mid-mounted V8 engine; it is the first production Ferrari to be constructed entirely of aluminium. Its six-speed gearbox is available as a manual or F1 electrohydraulic shift. The car went into production in 1999.
Specifications

Profile of Ferrari 360 Modena.

Engine


★ No. of cylinders: 90° V8 F131

★ Bore & stroke: 85 by 79 mm (3.34 by 3.11 in)

★ Unit displacement: 448.2 cm³ (29.36 in³)

★ Total displacement: 3586 cm³ (218.8 in³)

★ Redline: 8500 rpm

★ Maximum power: 298 kW (395 bhp) @ 8500 rpm

★ Maximum torque: 373 N·m (275 lbf·ft) @ 4750 rpm

★ EPA Fuel Economy: 10 / 16[1]
Performance


★ 0-62 mph: 4.5 s[2]

★ Top speed : [2]

★ downforce: 180 kg @ 300 km/h (without rear wing)

★ lift/drag: -0.73:1

360 Spider


Description

The '360 Spider' is Ferrari's 20th road-going convertible. It is simply the convertible version of the 360 Modena; other than weight, its specs match those of the Modena almost exactly.
Ferrari 360 F1 Spider with the F1 style paddle shift, 6-speed gearbox

All Spiders come fitted with electric operation for the roof mechanism

Ferrari 360 Spider with roof in place, no Targa version was available

Specifications

Dimensions


★ Overall: length 4477 mm (176.3 in)

★ Overall: width 1922 mm (75.7 in)

★ Height: 1235 mm (48.6 in)

★ Wheelbase: 2600 mm (102.3 in)

★ Front track: 1669 mm (65.7 in)

★ Rear track: 1617 mm (63.6 in)

★ Weight: 1350 kg (2976 lb)

★ Kerb weight: 1450 kg (3197 lb)

★ Weight distribution: 42/58% front/rear

★ Fuel capacity: 95 L (25.1 US gal)
Engine


★ No. of cylinders: 90° V8 F131

★ Bore & stroke: 85 mm x 79 mm (3.34 in x 3.11 in)

★ Unit displacement: 448.2 cm³ (27.36 in³)

★ Total displacement: 3586 cm³ (218.8 in³)

★ Maximum power: 298 kW (395 bhp) @ 8500 rpm

★ Maximum torque: 373 N·m (275 lbf·ft) @ 4750 rpm

Challenge Stradale


Description

The Ferrari tradition, epitomized by the F40 model, is one of stripped-down performance and not of luxury. This tradition has recently been let go in favor of the leather and ornamentation of the 360 Modena and 575M Maranello, but Ferrari returned to its roots for the 'Challenge Stradale'. It is a two-door coupe and is essentially the 360 Modena from the outside, though its aerodynamics have been reworked slightly. The main differences are a stripped-out aluminum chassis (causing a significantly lighter vehicle), an upgraded 3.6-liter V8 engine, improved suspension and brakes, larger 19-inch wheels and tires, a Formula One-style sequential gearshift, and extensive use of Carbon fiber components.
It was officially introduced in March of 2003 at the Geneva International Motor Show and went into production shortly thereafter.
Specifications

The Challenge Stradale has carbon fibre wing mirrors that are smaller than those of the standard car

Red and light blue Ferrari 360s parked outside Akmerkez shopping mall in Istanbul

Dimensions


★ Overall length: 4477 mm (176.3 in)

★ Overall width: 1922 mm (75.7 in)

★ Height: 1199 mm (47.2 in)

★ Wheelbase: 2600 mm (102.4 in)

★ Front track: 1669 mm (65.7 in)

★ Rear track: 1617 mm (63.7 in)

★ Kerb weight: 1180 kg (2601 lb)

★ Fuel capacity: 95 L (25.1 US gal)
Engine


★ No. of cylinders: 90° V8 F131

★ Bore & stroke: 85 mm x 79 mm (3.34 in x 3.11 in)

★ Unit displacement: 448.2 cm³ (27.36 in³)

★ Total displacement: 3586 cm³ (218.84 in³)

★ Compression ratio: 11.2:1

★ Maximum power: 317 kW (425 bhp) at 8500 rpm

★ Maximum torque: 275 lbf·ft (373 N·m) at 4750 rpm
Performance


★ 0-62 mph: 4.1 s[4]

★ Top Speed : [4]

★ downforce: about 270 kg @ 300 km/h (without rear wing)

★ lift/drag: about -1.1:1

Criticism


The 360 was generally well-received. However, some reviewers criticized its handling at the limit as twitchy, similar to its predecessor (the 348). One real world example of this was when footballer Ian Wright crashed his 360 with a mistimed downshift while slowing down on an uphill road.

In popular media



★ In the 2000 movie adaptation of ''Charlie's Angels'', Cameron Diaz's character can be seen driving a 360 Spider.

★ At the end of National Treasure, Riley Poole drives off in a 360 Spider.

★ Digital models of the 360 appear in many video games, including '', ''Deus Ex'',''OutRun 2'', ''Project Gotham Racing'', ''Project Gotham Racing 2'', ''Project Gotham Racing 3'', ''Forza Motorsport'' and ''Forza Motorsport 2''.

★ In Dr. Dre's music video for the song ''Forgot About Dre'', the artist is seen driving a silver version of the 360.

Notes


1. " Highest and Lowest Overall Fuel Economy." U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Accessed 19 September 2006.
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External links



Ferrari 360 Spider info and official photos

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