Insight Into the Ferrari F355 GTS for 1996

A high point in the coupe market is the Ferrari F355 GTS. In 1996 Ferrari rolled out an upgraded version of the F355 GTS with one versions: Base. Sales for the F355 GTS, especially the F355 GTS Base, were brisk during 1996 and 1997. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

Stop and Go

The restyled F355 GTS 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.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The F355 GTS 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 GTS 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 in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1996 F355 GTS is a Bosch ME-2.7 system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The F355 GTS 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.

What We Think of the Ferrari F355 GTS

There are several reasons why the Ferrari F355 GTS 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 GTS.

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