Insight Into the Ferrari 360 for 2005

Several things can be said about the Ferrari 360 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Ferrari 360 Engine Specs

The 360 Modena is equipped with a Ferrari 3.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 40 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.

The 360 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2005 360 is a Bosch ME-7.3 system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 25.10-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

Vehicle Statistics

The 360 is 177.60 inches long, 75.70 inches wide, and 47.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 102.40 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the 360 is 24 months, or Unlimited miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $174,585 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The 2005 360 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

In 2004 and 2005 the 360 Modena was availble in the exterior colors of Custom Paint.

We Think...

The 2005 model year was telling year for the Ferrari 360. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Modena version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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