← Ferrari F355 · 1994-1999 · Mk1

Ferrari F355 Mk1

Headline trim: 3.5 V8 NA — 380 bhp, 0-62 in 4.7s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
380 bhp
0–60
4.7 s
Top speed
183 mph
MPG
14 mpg (US)
Used
$89,000-$178,000

Strengths

  • First 5-valve V8
  • F1 paddle-shift launched on this car
  • Berlinetta / GTS / Spider

Weaknesses

  • Engine-out cambelt service
  • Manifold cracking
  • Specialist running cost

Notable tech

  • Tubular steel chassis
  • F129B 3.5 V8 (5 valves per cylinder)
  • 6MT or F1 paddle-shift (post-1997)
  • RWD
  • Engine-out major service
  • Spider with electric soft-top

Common issues

  • Manifold cracking
  • Engine-out cambelt
  • F1 hydraulics
  • Specialist parts

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
F355 Berlinetta
BHP380
Torque363 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top183 mph
MPG (US)14 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
F355 GTS
BHP380
Torque363 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top183 mph
MPG (US)14 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
F355 Spider
BHP380
Torque363 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top183 mph
MPG (US)14 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
F355 F1 Berlinetta
BHP380
Torque363 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top183 mph
MPG (US)14 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6F1