Ferrari 360 Review
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| 2002 ferrari 360 coupe modena |
The conventional transmission was a six-speed guide tied to a classic Italian gated shifter complete with chrome golf ball knob. Many Modenas as well as Spiders were ordered using the rather pricey F1 automatic clutch manual gearbox which shifted via column-mounted change paddles in a lightning-quick one hundred fifty milliseconds. Although we'd most likely stick with the stick, the actual F1's adept ability in rev-matching downshifts and its automated mode (admittedly not the actual smoothest system in the world) make it a good choice for each aggressive driving and travelling.
What makes a Ferrari the Ferrari is so much more than a go-fast engine along with a logo imprinted with a stunned horse. The 360 sported a good aluminum space-frame chassis, flexible aluminum double-wishbone suspension along with a sleek body by Pininfarina constructed of -- you suspected it -- aluminum, that resulted in super-low weight with regard to ideal performance and dealing with. Of course , the latter had been also made possible by a wide-track body and suspension which reduced body roll to some theoretical concept, while the guiding stayed Ginsu knife-sharp up to triple-digit speeds. (The 360 maxed out in 175 mph. ) However, if you need us to tell the Ferrari 360 is a great time to drive, perhaps enrolling in Amazing Cars 101 is in purchase.
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| Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale Interior |
Unlike some past Ferraris, the 360 had an interior worth the car's price tag. Flexible leather, high-quality materials and ergonomics struck an excellent stability between luxury and driving-focused simplicity. The snug chairs offered plenty of lateral assistance, with a comfortable reach towards the divine steering wheel. Besides causing superb road-holding, the 360's wide body also supplied lots of elbow room and adequate room for a set of golf clubs driving the two seats. And really, elaborate the point of a country golf club if you can't show off your Ferrari? One of the rare downsides towards the 360 was rear presence -- particularly in the Crawl convertible with its high back deck, thick roll nets and plastic rear windowpane.
For those who wanted an even more able Ferrari 360 (or a far more exclusive one), the Challenge Stradale was introduced in 2004. This particular stripped-down club racing edition of the coupe had, based on Ferrari, everything eliminated which did not contribute to increased overall performance or safety (or evidently a chilled interior, as air-conditioning remained). The result was a vehicle 242 pounds lighter than the usual regular Modena, that additionally sported 25 additional race horses. Along with a 20-percent stiffer pause and aerodynamic changes which produced 50 percent more downforce, the Challenge Stradale was the nearest thing one could get to Schumacher's F1 ride -- a minimum of until the Enzo came along.