There have been several award-winning cars from Ferrari over the years, including the Ferrari F355 Spider of 1996. There are one trim levels to the F355 Spider, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1995 the popular 3.5 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers across the country.

Ferrari F355 Spider Engine Specs

The restyled F355 Spider Base is equipped with a 3.5-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 40 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari six-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1995 version.

The fuel system for the 1996 F355 Spider is a Bosch ME-2.7 system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 12-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The F355 Spider 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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the F355 Spider 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 listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

The standard warranty period for the F355 Spider is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1996 F355 Spider gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a convertible car.

What We Think of the Ferrari F355 Spider

The 1995 model began the promise of the Ferrari F355 Spider. The 1996 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ferrari hopes that the F355 Spider Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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