Ferrari F355 — RossDrives

Verdict

A

BHP

375 bhp

0–60

4.7 s

Top speed

183 mph

MPG

17 mpg

Used

$120,000-$200,000

Strengths

5-valve V8 sound is iconic
Manual gated shifter is purist heaven
Pop-up headlights age well

Weaknesses

F1 system is now slow and considered worst version
Engine-out service required for major work
Cam-belt service is expensive

Notable tech

F129-B 3.5 V8 with 5-valve heads (40-valve total, novel at launch)
6-speed manual with gated shifter
F1 single-clutch added 1997 (the worst F1 system)
Spider 1995+, GTS targa 1995-1999
Pop-up headlights

Common issues

Cam-belt service intervals (every 30k miles, $5-8k labour)
Cam-cover gasket leaks (universal)
F1 hydraulic system leaks

Used-market budget

$135,000

Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.