Insight Into the Ferrari F355 Spider for 1997
A high point in the convertible market is the Ferrari F355 Spider. In 1997 Ferrari rolled out an upgraded version of the F355 Spider with one versions: Base. Sales for the F355 Spider, especially the F355 Spider Base, were brisk during 1997 and 1998. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.
1997 Ferrari F355 Spider Base Specs
The F355 Spider 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 Spider 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.
The fuel system for the 1997 F355 Spider 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.
Statistics
The F355 Spider is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
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.
The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was an industry-high price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
MPG Ratings
The F355 Spider 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.
In 1996 and 1997 the F355 Spider Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.
Parting Shots
The 1996 model began the promise of the Ferrari F355 Spider. The 1997 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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FERRARI F355 SPIDER 5 LAYER WATERPROOF CAR COVER 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 |  |
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US $67.99 | 19d 5h 32m |
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1997 FERRARI F355 SPIDER ORIGINAL IMP BROCHURE 94 95 96 97 98 F-355 SPECS INFO | |
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US $9.99 | 23d 3h 51m |
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CAR COVER FOR FERRARI F355 SPIDER 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 OEM FREE STORAGE BAG | |
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US $97.95 | 6h 12m |
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