Specs
Year/Make/Model: 1998 Ferrari 355 Berlinetta
Mileage: 26, 000
Weight: 3150 lbs, some fiberglass and composite body parts
Price when new:$175,000
Cost of aftermarket upgrades: $10,000
Engine: 3.6 liter naturally aspirated V8. 8500 redline, dry sump lubrication, 5 valves per cylinder (3 intake, 2 exhaust), variable valve timing. 385 HP
Transmission: F1. Electronic clutch, no 3rd pedal. Shifts in .15 seconds gear to gear, don’t have to let up on the accelerator to shift.
Suspension: Electronic coilover. Adjustable for sport/race mode. Traction control can be turned off.
Stereo: Alpine stereo, digital amp, subwoofer, MB quart component speakers. XM radio, CD changer, Rear camera, 4” display touch screen.
Brakes: Brembo with cross drilled rotors, yellow calipers
Exhaust system: Tubi SS exhaust ($4k). Have to remove the rear bumper to install it.
Wheels: I forged. 3 piece forged, high polish, hub centric, 19x8.5, 19x10 with Michilin pilot sport 2 tires.
0-60 time: 4.4 seconds
Top speed: 185 MPH
Other: Cost of an oil change $450. timing belt service $2k, clutch $3k (every 5-10k miles). Brake pads alone cost $900 then you have to have the rest of the brake job done. Clear bra installed $800.
Damage: Let someone drive the car, went too fast into a driveway, result $5k damage. Second person scratched the body, third person curbed the wheels.
Gas mileage: 8 city, 12 highway, 10 overall.