First Impressions of the Ferrari F355 Berlinetta for 1996
The 1996 F355 Berlinetta is an important vehicle to Ferrari for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the F355 Berlinetta which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ferrari. There is strong competition from vehicles from Lexus.
Stop and Go
The F355 Berlinetta Base is equipped with a Ferrari 3.5 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.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The F355 Berlinetta comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the F355 Berlinetta Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-high price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1996 F355 Berlinetta is a traditional Bosch ME-2.7, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
The F355 Berlinetta Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Ferrari F355 Berlinetta Base sold well in 1996. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ferrari, specifically a F355 Berlinetta.
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Tags: 2-Door, Base, Canada market, Coupe, Ferrari F355 Berlinetta
No one is going to think that this is going to be a good buy five years from now.
Hyundai? Really? I don’t see them as competition…
Man, I disagree with the OP about the F355 Berlinetta. My father had similar experiences. Thanks for the post!