The Ferrari F355 GTS Base for 1998: Improving on 1997
It is common to find buyers of the Ferrari F355 GTS enthusiastic about their purchase. The F355 GTS has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ferrari line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 1998 model is no exception. The Ferrari F355 GTS falls into the coupe for the family category. The F355 GTS inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Ferraris year after year
Ferrari F355 GTS Engine Specs
Standard equipment in the F355 GTS for 1997 and 1998 includes the 3.5 liter engine by Ferrari, weighing in at 8 cylinders and fourty valves. A 6-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.
The fuel system for the 1998 F355 GTS 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 GTS 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 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 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.
The standard warranty period for the F355 GTS is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
Fuel Efficiency
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 exceptional.
We Think...
The 1997 model began the promise of the Ferrari F355 GTS. The 1998 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 GTS Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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