Vehicle Description
The Ferrari F355 was built from May 1994 to 1999 and was an
evolution of the Ferrari 348. It is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive
V8-powered two-seat coup�. At launch, two models were available:
the coup� Berlinetta and the targa topped GTS. The Spider
(convertible) version was introduced in 1995. One major difference
between the longitudinal V8 in the 348 and that in the 355, apart
from the displacement increase from 3.4 to 3.5�litres, is that the
F355 features a five valve per cylinder head that is considerably
more powerful, producing 375bhp. The frame is a steel monocoque
with tubular steel rear sub-frame with front and rear suspensions
using independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over
gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers with electronic control
servos and anti-roll bars. Ferrari fitted all road-going F355
models with Pirelli tyres; size 225/40ZR 18 in front and 265/40 ZR
18 in the rear. The nomenclature does not follow the formula from
the previous decades, i.e. engine capacity plus cylinder number for
example, the Ferrari 308 name comes from 3 litres plus eight
cylinders, and same for the 328, 348, 512 etc. This time, Ferrari
used engine capacity plus number of valves per cylinder, as they
were proud to boast about this technological advancement, so the
name 355 equals 3.5 litres engine capacity and five valves per
cylinder. The F355 has become the most popular model so far with
over 11,273 cars produced. This lefthand drive, manual, European
specification Ferrari 355GTS is finished in Rosso Red with ceramic
paint protection and a black leather interior. This fine example
was delivered new to Germany and is described by the vendor as
being in showroom condition having resided in a private collection
for many years. It has recently benefitted from a full service; it
has significant service history throughout its life and has been to
a main dealer to have any issues rectified. The previous� owner
left the protective covers on elements of the car and with only
22,369 miles, it is reported to be ten out of ten in every respect.
It also comes with an MoT test certificate valid until June 2018,
manuals and service book and is UK registered. With low mileage and
desirable specification, this 355GTS is the rarest version of the
acclaimed 355 model and is becoming highly collectible. � � For
sale by auction on Saturday 23 September 2017 with Historics at
Brooklands, Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit, Weybridge, Surrey,
Call 01753 639170
