Vehicle Description
2000 Ferrari 360 Spider
The Ferrari 360, (Type F131), is a two-seater, mid-engine, rear
wheel drive sports car manufactured by Italian automotive
manufacturer Ferrari from 1999 to 2005. It succeeded the Ferrari
F355 and was replaced by the Ferrari F430 in 2004. The first model
to be produced was the 360 Modena, followed later by the 360 Spider
and a special edition, the Challenge Stradale. The Challenge
Stradale was the high-performance road-legal version of the 360
produced by the factory, featuring carbon ceramic brakes, (from the
Enzo), track-tuned suspension, aerodynamic gains, weight reduction,
power improvements and revised gearbox software among its
track-focused brief. There were 8,800 Modenas and 7,565 Spiders
produced worldwide. There were 4,199 built for the US market-1,810
Modenas and 2,389 Spiders. Of those numbers, there were only 469
Modenas and 670 Spiders that were produced with a gated 6-speed
manual transmission as opposed to the "F1" single-clutch automated
manual transmission.
The 360 Spider, which debuted for the first time in 2000 at the
Geneva Motor Show, built on a high performance and high-tech space
frame and the added luxury of an automatic soft-top with new
actuators. For consignment, a 1st year Pinninfarina penned
Euro-spec versionoptioned with the F1 clutchless paddle shift
automatic, well maintained and kept up with on oil changes, this
sleek skate right out of Maranello is ready to take you and yours
out on the town, or whoop up the domestic muscle running around
Anytown, USA. Proudly gracing our main showroom, and waiting to
have its legs stretched once again, we give you the 2000 Ferrari
360 Spider.
Exterior
Grigio Titanio, titanium gray for those not in the know, drapes the
beautifully designed exterior aerodynamic panels of this exotic
car. From its slippery exposed headlight front, back to its
windswept windscreen to the engine venting on the rear quarters to
the iconic round taillights that just say Ferrari, this car
presents beautifully. The black canvas convertible top is in minty
condition and raises and lowers with little effort thanks to new
actuators from Algar Ferrari. Yellow prancing horses, the icon of
the Italian Escuderia hand built supercar, adorns the car. Also
noted are the twin bumped up tonneau which in fact does more than
simply accentuate the beautifully penned lines of the body, they
are integral to the chassis and serve as roll bars. The stylists at
Pininfarina thoughtfully incorporated a glass viewing panel on the
redesigned rear deck. So now, horsepower voyeurs can keep on
looking. On the corners are yellow prancing horse logoed 5-spoke
wheels in 18" format that are wrapped in ZR rated blackball radial
rubber.
Interior
A mixture of fine hand stitched leathers, and awesome technology
make up the cockpit where we see electronic controls for windows,
top, mirrors, temperature, door locks, and exterior lighting. Twin
paddles just behind the 3 spoke rally steering wheels on the column
sit within ergonomic reach of the pilot and make for very fast up
and downshifts. An AM/FM/CD player and various gauges to keep track
of the essentials are laid out in front of the driver. 2 Gray
Connelly leather covered buckets grab driver and passenger, and
keep them safe at high speeds, while all the while minding comfort.
Black carpet, like new, covers the floors.
Drivetrain
A mid engined 3.6 Liter DOHC fuel injected V8 is midway mounted
into the car for weight balance, and attach a F1 6-speed clutchless
semi-automatic paddle shifted transmission, and you are ready to
make some noise, that is found recognizably melodious to only those
who are a Ferrari aficionado. Turning the rear tires is a 4.44
geared axle and Bosch EFI feeds the mill and does a fine job of
it.
Undercarriage
As expected for a 2000 model car, slight patina and wear, but
mostly covered in smooth metal for aerodynamic downforce and ground
effects. Double wishbone independent suspension, and disc brakes
are all around. Otherwise its smooth ground effects covering every
corner underneath.
Drive-Ability
Out test track is certainly not the equivalent to a lap around
Monza or Imola, but this car still handled it well. Wonderful
acceleration, rail-like handling, and super fast braking can
unnerve even the most experienced of passengers when they think you
will not make that turn! This all mixed in with the sound of a high
revving Ferrari engine that no other car can duplicate. All is well
with this Italian. BELLISSIMO!!
For an individual who has a desire to get into an exotic car, and
experience some of its technical aspects it has to offer, as well
as the power of a hand built engine, and wants to surround yourself
with some luxury, this is a great entry level car in very nice
condition. The factory tool kit and manuals are included... And it
is a convertible, albeit a fast one. VELOCE!!!
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Z-Italy
F-Ferrari
F-Passenger Car
Y-F131B Engine
T-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
53-360 Spider
B-Left Hand Drive, Europe
0-The check digit is correct: "0" for markets which do not use a
check digit
0-The model year is correct: "0" for markets which do not use the
model year.
0-Maranello
122731-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.