Ferrari 360
Ferrari 360 | |
---|---|
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Ferrari F355 |
Successor | Ferrari F430 |
The Ferrari 360 (Type F131) is a two-seater, mid-engine, rear wheel drive sports car manufactured by Italian automotive manufacturer Ferrari from 1999 until 2005. It succeeded the Ferrari F355 and was replaced by the Ferrari F430 in 2004.
Development history
Ferrari partnered with Alcoa to produce an entirely new all-aluminium space-frame chassis that was 40% stiffer than its predecessor's which had utilized steel. The design was 28% lighter despite a 10% increase in overall dimensions. Along with a lightweight frame the new Pininfarina body styling deviated from traditions of the previous decade's sharp angles and flip-up headlights. The new V8 engine utilises a 3.6-litre capacity, a flat-plane crankshaft, and titanium connecting rods. The engine generates a power output of 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp). According to Ferrari, weight was reduced by 60 kg (130 lb) and the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time improved from 4.7 to 4.5 seconds.
The first model to be produced was the 360 Modena, followed later by the 360 Spider and a special edition, the Challenge Stradale. The Challenge Stradale was the high-performance road-legal version of the 360 produced by the factory, featuring
In addition to this were the low-volume factory race cars and a one-off Barchetta variant. The race cars were all derived from the 360 Modena and for the first time produced as a separate model in their own right (compared to being a
Road models
Modena
The first model of the 360 to be produced was the Modena, named after the town of
The 360 Modena went into production in 1999 and remained in production until 2005 when it was replaced by the
Spider
The Ferrari 360 Spider was unveiled at the
The 360 was designed with a convertible variant in mind; since removing the roof of a coupe reduces the
The 360 Spider displays a curvilinear waistline. The fairings imply the start of a roof, and stable roll bars are embedded in these elevations. Due to use of light aluminium construction throughout, the Spider weighs in only 60 kg (130 lb) heavier than the
As with the Modena version, its 3.6 L (3,586 cc) V8 generating a power output of 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp) is on display under a glass engine cover. The engine — confined in space by the convertible's top's storage area — acquires additional air supply through especially large side air intakes. The
Despite the car's mid-mounted V8 engine, the electrically operated top is able to stow into the compartment when not in use. The convertible top was available in black, blue, grey and beige colours.
Dimensions
- Overall: length 4,477 mm (176.3 in)
- Overall: width 1,922 mm (75.7 in)
- Height: 1,235 mm (48.6 in)
- Wheelbase: 2,600 mm (102.4 in)
- Front track: 1,669 mm (65.7 in)
- Rear track: 1,617 mm (63.7 in)
- Weight: 1,350 kg (2,976 lb)
- Curb weight: 1,553 kg (3,424 lb)[6]
- Weight distribution: 42/58% front/rear
- Fuel capacity: 95 L (25 US gal; 21 imp gal)
Specifications (Modena and Spider)
Engine
- Type: 90° V8 F1310-00
- Bore & stroke: 85 mm × 79 mm (3.35 in × 3.11 in)
- Total displacement: 3,586 cc (3.6 L; 218.8 cu in)
- Redline: 8,500 rpm
- Maximum power: 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp) at 8,500 rpm[5]
- Maximum torque: 373 N⋅m (275 lb⋅ft) at 4,750 rpm[9]
Performance
- Top speed: Redline limited - 282 km/h (175 mph)[10][11] / Manufacturer claim - 295 km/h (183 mph)[12]
- Lift-to-drag ratio: -0.73:1
- Acceleration:
- 0-60 km/h (37 mph): 2.47 seconds[13]
- 0-97 km/h (60 mph): 4.6 seconds[10][11]
- 0-100 km/h (62 mph): 4.98 seconds[13]
- 0-120 km/h (74.5 mph): 6.79 seconds[13]
- 0-160 km/h (100 mph): 11.1 seconds[10] / 11.7 seconds[11]
- 0-210 km/h (130 mph): 21.9 seconds[11]
- Standing 1⁄4 mile (402 m): 13.1–13.2 seconds at 170.6–177.0 km/h (106–110 mph)[10][11]
- Standing kilometer: 23.74 seconds[13]
- Braking: 110 km/h (70 mph)-0 mph: 165–175 ft (50–53 m)[10]
- Lateral acceleration: 0.90 g
- Speed through 600 ft (180 m) slalom: 111.0 km/h (69.0 mph)
- EPA fuel economy:
- Est. range:
- City: 250 mi (400 km)
- High way: 375 mi (604 km)
Barchetta
The Ferrari 360 Barchetta (serial number 120020) [15] is a one-off based on the Ferrari 360 Spider which was commissioned by Gianni Agnelli in 2000 as a wedding present for the then Fiat chairman and president of Ferrari, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo.[16] The car bears heavy resemblance to its donor with the only differences being the removal of the soft top system and roll bars, different engine cover and the addition of a visor in place of a windshield for better airflow over the car. Performance of the car remains the same as its donor and the car features Argento Nurburgring exterior paint with red pinstriping. The interior is black leather with cream fabric and features fabric seats with matching stitching, the words 360 Barchetta embroidered on the dashboard and a paddle-shift gearbox.
Challenge Stradale
Inspired by the 360 Modena Challenge racing car series, the Challenge Stradale is the track-focused iteration of the 360 Modena which followed on in concept from the track focused F355 "Fiorano", which featured the "Fiorano Handling Pack" introduced in the final year of the Ferrari F355. The focus in development of the car was primarily on improving its track performance credentials by concentrating on handling, braking and weight reduction characteristics, which are essential in pure racing cars. Ferrari engineers designed the car from the outset with a goal of 20% track day use in mind and 80% road use. With only a small 25 PS (18 kW; 25 hp) improvement in engine power from the Modena (and boasting an improved power-to-weight ratio), the Challenge Stradale accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.1 seconds according to Ferrari. Systematic improvements were achieved to the setup and feel of the whole car; throttle response from the digital throttle was ratcheted up and feedback through the steering wheel was enhanced. Ceramic brakes borrowed from the Enzo, some lower weight parts and a FHP handling pack, enabled the Challenge Stradale to claim a 3.5 second improvement per lap of its Fiorano Circuit compared to the Modena.
In total, the Challenge Stradale is up to 110 kg (240 lb) lighter than the standard Modena if all the lightweight options are specified such as deleted radio, lexan (
Dimensions
- Overall length: 4,477 mm (176.3 in)
- Overall width: 1,922 mm (75.7 in)
- Height: 1,199 mm (47.2 in)
- Wheelbase: 2,600 mm (102.4 in)
- Front track: 1,669 mm (65.7 in)
- Rear track: 1,617 mm (63.7 in)
- Dry weight: 1,180 kg (2,601 lb)
- Curb weight: 1,430 kg (3,153 lb)[7]
- Fuel capacity: 95 L (25 US gal; 21 imp gal)
Engine
- Type:
- Position: Longitudinally-mounted Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout
- Valvetrain: DOHC 5 valves per cylinder
- Fuel feed: Bosch Motronic7.3 fuel injection
- Bore X stroke: 85 mm × 79 mm (3.35 in × 3.11 in)
- Total displacement: 3,586 cc (3.6 L; 218.8 cu in)
- Rev limiter: 8,650 rpm
- Compression ratio: 11.2:1
- Max. power: 425 PS (419 hp; 313 kW) at 8,500 rpm
- Max. torque: 373 N⋅m; 275 lbf⋅ft (38 kg⋅m) at 4,750 rpm
Performance
- 0-97 km/h (60 mph): 4.0 seconds [17]
- Top speed: Redline limited - 283 km/h (176 mph)[17]
- Downforce: about 270 kgf (2.6 kN) at 300 km/h (190 mph) (without rear wing)
- Lift to drag: about -1.1:1
Race models
360 Challenge
Based on the 360 Modena road car, the 360 Challenge was an extensively reworked, track-oriented model intended to compete in Ferrari's one-make racing series called the Ferrari Challenge.[18] It was only available with the electrohydraulic-actuated
Less than 200 were made and marketed by Ferrari as a pure race car, requiring purchasers to enter their Ferrari 360 Challenge into the Ferrari Challenge race series as a condition of sale.
Unlike the previous Challenge race series, which utilised an F355 road car with a dealer-installed 'challenge upgrade' kit, the 360 Challenge was a factory-built track car. The enhanced driving characteristics and substantial weight reduction meant the car could comfortably outperform its road-going counterpart even though power from the 3.6-litre engine was claimed to be similar.
The 360 Challenge featured a stripped-down race-oriented interior with the stereo, electric windows and locks, soundproofing, airbags, air-conditioning, and even the handbrake removed. The seats and restraints were replaced by a single carbon-fibre racing seat and
Official performance figures
- Power (SAE net): 416 PS (306 kW; 410 hp) at 8,500 rpm
- Torque (SAE net): 286 lb⋅ft (388 N⋅m) at 4,750 rpm
- 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph): 3.9 seconds
- Top speed (limited): 298 km/h (185 mph)
- Kerb Weight: 1,250 kg (2,756 lb)
- Dry Weight: 1,169 kg (2,577 lb)
360 N-GT
The Ferrari 360 N-GT was a 360 Challenge race car tuned by Michellotto for the N-GT category of the FIA GT Championship. It was the fastest version of the Ferrari 360[19] with the engine generating a power output of over 547 PS (402 kW; 540 hp) when derestricted. The 360 N-GT was capable of a top speed of around 310 km/h (190 mph) with a 0–97 km/h (60 mph) acceleration time of around 3 seconds.[20] It was the final car built through a Ferrari-Michelotto collaboration.[21] The most recent major victory achieved by a 360 Michelotto was by SB Race Engineering at the 2011 Britcar Championship, where the 360 N-GT, as on many occasions, outperformed the newer F430 GT.[22]
In 2002, a 360 N-GT was driven in the
360 GT
The Ferrari 360 GT is a
From 2002 to 2004, Ferrari produced and sold 20 360 GTs to customers through their Corse Clienti department.
The 3.6-litre V8 engine was tuned to generate a power output of 436 PS (321 kW; 430 hp) which was a significant improvement over the 360 Challenge cars.
Significant additional weight reduction efforts were taken over the regular 360 Challenge cars such as lightening the wiring loom (saving 7 kg alone) as well as removing all unnecessary weight like air-conditioning brackets and doors which were now made from one-piece of carbon fibre along with the front compartment lid.
The Final results of all the weight reduction in the 360 GT's kerb weight was 91 kg (200 lb) over the 360 Challenge cars (1,070 kg or 2,354 lbs). Ballast was used to bring the car back up to the regulation limit of 1,100 kg (2,425 lb).[26]
360 GTC
The Ferrari 360 GTC has been developed to replace the previous 360 GT. With a
In 2009, a privately owned Veloqx-Prodrive Racing 360 raced de-restricted, fully tuned variations of the GT-C in endurance races around the world including Silverstone, Sebring and Le-Mans.
The original 360GT's power output was 451 PS (332 kW; 445 hp) at 8,750 rpm, the GTC bettered that raising peak power to 479 PS (352 kW; 472 hp) while still breathing through the mandatory 30.8 mm (1.21 in) air restrictors. (Without the mandatory [for racing in N-GT class] air restrictors in place the engine dyno's at 550 bhp (410 kW)).[citation needed]
Specifications
- Country of origin: Italy
- Introduced at: 2003 Bologna Motor Show
- Body design: Pininfarina
- Weight: 1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
- Engine: F131 90° V8
- Engine Location: Mid, longitudinally mounted
- Displacement: 3,586 cc (3.6 L; 218.8 cu in)
- Valvetrain: five valves / cylinder, DOHC
- Fuel feed: Magneti Marelli MR3 Fuel injection
- Aspiration: naturally aspirated
- Gearbox: six-speed sequential
- Drive: rear wheel drive
Performance
- Power: 351 kW (477 PS; 471 bhp) at 8,750 rpm [558 PS; 410 kW (550 bhp) unrestricted]
- Torque: 440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) at 6,500 rpm
- Power to displacement ratio: 131 hp/L (97 kW/L)
- Power-to-weight ratio: 472 hp/tonne (352 kW/tonne)
- Top speed: Over 320 km/h (200 mph)
- 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph): 4.2 seconds
Reviews
Chris Harris reported that the 360 Modena press car was "ludicrously quick" (two seconds faster to 161 km/h (100 mph) than the customer car they tested) and sounded more like a racing car than a street car, but the other cars were different. While performance claims for the 360 were equal to or higher than the previous model, when Car and Driver tested a stock 360 it proved heavier and slower than its predecessor's claimed performance from five years before, this however can likely be attributed to choice of options fitted to the test car. Also US federal requirements for crash protection added weight back in for US designated models.[27][28][10]
References
- ^ "Ferrari 360 Production numbers". Retrieved 2017-12-25.
- ^ "The State of Italian Car Design". kars.com.au. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ^ "Ferrari 360 Modena". ecurie-cavallino.com (in French). Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ^ "Goran Popović". automotivedesignconference.com. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Car and Driver Aston Martin DB7 Vantage vs. Porsche 911 Turbo, Ferrari 360 Modena F1" (PDF).
- ^ a b "Car and DriverAston Martin DB7 vs. BMW Z8, Ferrari 360 Spider" (PDF).
- ^ a b "Car and Driver 2004 Ferrari Challenge Stradale vs. Ford GT, Porsche 911 GT3" (PDF).
- ^ Ahlgrim, Steve (March 2013). "2004 Ferrari 360 Modena Spider F1". Sports Car Market. 25 (3): 40–41.
- ^ "Ferrari 360 Modena: Full Specification". channel4.com. Archived from the original on 2007-09-26. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- ^ a b c d e f "Car and Driver Aston Martin DB7 Vantage vs. Porsche 911 Turbo, Ferrari 360 Modena F1" (PDF).
- ^ a b c d e "Car and DriverAston Martin DB7 vs. BMW Z8, Ferrari 360 Spider" (PDF).
- ]
- ^ a b c d "Car November 1999". Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Compare Side-by-Side". www.fueleconomy.gov.
- ^ "Ferrari 360 Barchetta, serial number". Retrieved 2018-01-12.
- ^ "Ferrari 360 barchetta details". 2012-10-11. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
- ^ a b "Car and Driver 2004 Ferrari Challenge Stradale vs. Ford GT, Porsche 911 GT3" (PDF).
- ^ Neil, Dan (June 1, 2000). "Ferrari 360 Modena Challenge". Car and Driver.
- ^ "2001 Ferrari 360 N-GT detail". mariobernardi.de. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
- ^ "jmb-ferrari-360-n-gt-cavallin". postimg.org. Archived from the original on 3 December 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
- ^ "testo storia". Michelotto History. Archived from the original on 23 June 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ "SB Race Engineering Ferrari 360 Michelotto". SB Race Engineering. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ "Natsoft Race Results".
- ^ 2003 Australian Nations Cup Championship - Outright Points, www.procar.com.au via web.archive.org Retrieved on 19 September 2010
- ^ Mount Panorama - Bathurst 23/11/2003 Bathurst 24hr 2003 Archived 2007-08-31 at the Wayback Machine National Software retrieved on 4 April 2008
- ^ "Ferrari 360 GT and GTC". 14 May 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ^ Harris, Chris (15 February 2011). "How Ferrari Spins". Jalopnik.
- ^ "The Supercar Olympics. Car and Driver July 1995" (PDF).