What is the Ferrari F355?
The Ferrari F355 is a two-seat, mid-engined V8 sports car that followed the 348. Sold from 1995 to 1999, it came as a coupé, a targa-roof GTS and an open Spider, offering three roof styles around the same basic sports-car layout.
The F355’s body has smoother lines than the 348, with large air intakes in its doors. Its five-valve-per-cylinder V8 was a defining feature. Ferrari later offered an F1-style electro-hydraulic gearbox, operated by paddles behind the steering wheel, bringing technology from its racing programme to a road car.
Generations, engines and power
The F355 is a single generation, identified by Ferrari type code F129, and spans 1995 to 1999. Its 3.5-litre petrol V8 has five valves per cylinder, a detail reflected in the model’s name.
The F355 carried on Ferrari’s mid-engined V8 format while introducing the five-valve engine and, later, the paddle-operated F1-style gearbox.
How economical is the Ferrari F355?
The best listed US EPA combined rating is 11 MPG, or 21.4 L/100 km. Canada lists 21.6 L/100 km on its 5-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian procedures differ, so the figures are specific to their respective markets.
The F355 uses petrol.
Where was the Ferrari F355 sold?
The US and Canadian listings both cover 1995 to 1999. They include two US versions and three Canadian versions. The F355 brought together Ferrari’s mid-engined V8 layout, a distinctive five-valve engine and an optional paddle-operated gearbox.
Questions and answers
What engine is in the Ferrari F355?
A 3.5-litre petrol V8 with five valves per cylinder.
What is the F355’s official fuel consumption?
The best listed US figure is 11 MPG combined on the EPA test, or 21.4 L/100 km. Canada lists 21.6 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test.
When was the F355 sold?
The generation spans 1995 to 1999.