Ferrari 360 Modena

Ferrari 360 Modena
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Production	1999 - 2005
Class	Supercar
Body Style	2-door coupe
Length	172 in
Width	75 in
Height	47 in
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Weight	2822 lb
Transmission	6-speed paddle-shift Manu-Matic
Engine	3.6 litre V8
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Ferrari 360 was the name given to three models of Ferrari cars: the Ferrari 360 Modena, an enclosed two-door coupe; the Ferrari 360 Spider, a two-door convertible; and the Ferrari Challenge Stradale, the bare-bones version of the 360 Modena. The Ferrari 360 Modena has a 3.6 litre V8 engine producing over 300 kW (400bhp) of power and accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 secs. All have eight-cylinder engines and aluminum chassis. The 360 was generally well-received. However, some reviewers criticized its handling at the limit as twitchy, similar to its predecessors (the 348 & F355). One real world example of this was when footballer Ian Wright crashed his 360 with a mistimed downshift while slowing down on an uphill road.

The 360 also served as the basis for its replacement, the Ferrari F430 (internally referred to as the evoluzione or evo) which came out in 2004.

360 Modena

Description

Intended as successor to the F355, the 360 Modena (named after the town of Modena, the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari) features styling by Pininfarina and an improved mid-mounted V8 engine; it is the first production Ferrari to be constructed entirely of aluminium. Its six-speed gearbox is available as a manual or F1 electrohydraulic shift. The car went into production in 1999.

Specifications

Dimensions

• Overall length: 4477 mm (14 ft 8¼ in)
• Overall width: 1922 mm (6 ft 3¾ in)
• Height: 1214 mm (3 ft 11¾ in)
• Wheelbase: 2600 mm (102.4 in)
• Front track: 1669 mm (65.7 in)
• Rear track: 1617 mm (63.7 in)
• Weight: 1290 kg (2844 lb)
• Kerb weight: 1390 kg (3064 lb)
• Weight distribution: 43/57% front/rear
• Fuel capacity: 95 L (25.1 US gal)

Engine

• No. of cylinders: 90° V8 F131
• Bore & stroke: 85 by 79 mm (3.34 by 3.11 in)
• Unit displacement: 448.2 cm³ (29.36 in³)
• Total displacement: 3586 cm³ (218.8 in³)
• Redline: 8500 rpm
• Maximum power: 298 kW (400 bhp) @ 8500 rpm
• Maximum torque: 373 N·m (275 lbf·ft) @ 4750 rpm
• EPA Fuel Economy: 10 / 16<ref>"Highest and Lowest Overall Fuel Economy." U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Accessed 19 September 2006.</ref>

Performance

• 0-60 mph: 4.20 s
• 0-100 mph: 7.8 s
• 0-1/4 mile : 12.3 s @ 119 mph
• Top speed : 298 km/h (185 mph)
• downforce: 180 kg @ 300 km/h (without rear wing)
• lift/drag: -0.73:1

360 Spider

Description

The 360 Spider is Ferrari's 20th road-going convertible. It is simply the convertible version of the 360 Modena; other than weight, its specs match those of the Modena almost exactly.The first ever Ferrari spider 360 was drove and tested by Eiranpreet, who till this present day holds the world record for the mighty car. He also owns 30 of these cars, each different coloured, how amazing.

Specifications

Dimensions

• Overall: length 4477 mm (176.3 in)
• Overall: width 1922 mm (75.7 in)
• Height: 1235 mm (48.6 in)
• Wheelbase: 2600 mm (102.3 in)
• Front track: 1669 mm (65.7 in)
• Rear track: 1617 mm (63.6 in)
• Weight: 1350 kg (2976 lb)
• Kerb weight: 1450 kg (3197 lb)
• Weight distribution: 42/58% front/rear
• Fuel capacity: 95 L (25.1 US gal)

Engine

• No. of cylinders: 90° V8 F131
• Bore & stroke: 85 mm x 79 mm (3.34 in x 3.11 in)
• Unit displacement: 448.2 cm³ (27.36 in³)
• Total displacement: 3586 cm³ (218.8 in³)
• Maximum power: 298 kW (400 bhp) @ 8500 rpm
• Maximum torque: 373 N·m (275 lbf·ft) @ 4750 rpm

Challenge Stradale

The 360 Challenge Stradale has carbon fibre wing mirrors that are smaller than those of the standard car

Description

The Ferrari tradition, epitomized by the F40 model, is one of stripped-down performance and not of luxury. This tradition has recently been let go in favor of the leather and ornamentation of the 360 Modena and 575M Maranello, but Ferrari returned to its roots for the Challenge Stradale. It is a two-door coupe and is essentially the 360 Modena from the outside, though its aerodynamics have been reworked slightly. The main differences are a stripped-out aluminum chassis (causing a significantly lighter vehicle), an upgraded 3.6-liter V8 engine, improved suspension and brakes, larger 19-inch wheels and tires, a Formula One-style sequential gearshift, and extensive use of Carbon fiber components.

It was officially introduced in March of 2003 at the Geneva International Motor Show and went into production shortly thereafter.

Specifications

Dimensions

• Overall length: 4477 mm (176.3 in)
• Overall width: 1922 mm (75.7 in)
• Height: 1199 mm (47.2 in)
• Wheelbase: 2600 mm (102.4 in)
• Front track: 1669 mm (65.7 in)
• Rear track: 1617 mm (63.7 in)
• Curb weight: 1180 kg (2601 lb)
• Fuel capacity: 95 L (25.1 US gal)

Engine

• No. of cylinders: 90° V8 F131
• Bore & stroke: 85 mm x 79 mm (3.34 in x 3.11 in)
• Unit displacement: 448.2 cm³ (27.36 in³)
• Total displacement: 3586 cm³ (218.84 in³)
• Compression ratio: 11.2:1
• Maximum power: 317 kW (425 bhp) at 8500 rpm
• Maximum torque: 275 lbf·ft (373 N·m) at 4750 rpm

Performance

• 0-60 mph: 4.1s
• 0-100 mph: 8.8 s
• 0-1/4 mile : 12.1 s
• Top Speed : 300 km/h (186 mph)
• downforce: about 270 kg @ 300 km/h (without rear wing)
• lift/drag: about -1.1:1

In popular media

In the 2000 movie adaptation of Charlie's Angels, Cameron Diaz's character can be seen driving a 360 Spider.

Digital models of the 360 appear in many video games, including Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2, OutRun 2, Project Gotham Racing 2 and Forza Motorsport.

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External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Ferrari 360

• Ferrari F360 Many videos on the 360.
• Ferrari 360 Modena Crash Gallery
• Ferrari 360 Spider Hi-Res Photo Gallery