Not Your Father’s F355 Spider – The 1996 Ferrari F355 Spider Base
Ferrari introduced the F355 Spider Base in late 1995 to regain its grip on the Convertible market. There are 1 trim levels for the F355 Spider in 1996: . With two doors and spacious seating for several adults, the rear-wheel drive F355 Spider makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Convertible market, including strong offerings from Infiniti.
1996 Ferrari F355 Spider Base 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 regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
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.
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 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 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 below average for a convertible car.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Ferrari F355 Spider 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 Spider.
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