Beschreibung:

3,496cc DOHC 40-Valve V8 Engine Bosch Motronic Fuel Injection 375bhp at 8,250rpm 6-Speed Manual Transaxle 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *Fitted with the desirable gated manual transmission *Exciting silver over cuoio livery *Elegant and timeless 'no-frills' Pininfarina design *One of the best sounding Ferraris of the modern era THE FERRARI F355 First presented to the motoring press in May 1994, the F355 effectively re-forged the reputation of Ferrari's V8 which, 328 and 348 notwithstanding, had suffered since the introduction of the Mondial 'world car'. The latter, with its four seats, well-appointed interior, and - relatively - soft ride, was considered far too sensible to be a 'proper' Ferrari; the F355 though, was cast in the mold of that great driver's car, the Dino 246 GT. The heart of the F355 though, was its phenomenal 3.5-liter V8 engine. Equipped with four overhead camshafts and five valves per cylinder - a layout borrowed from Ferrari's Formula 1 engine - this remarkable unit produced a claimed 375bhp. A semi-automatic paddle shift or six-speed manual gearbox ensured a sufficiency of ratios to keep the motor on the boil whatever the situation. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED This stylish F355 Berlinetta was finished the Maranello Ferrari works in January of 1998, trimmed in the elegant color scheme of silver over a cuoio (caramel) leather interior. While the new semi-automatic F1 gearbox was now available in the F355, the original owner seems to have made the wise choice and saved himself the optional-F1 gearbox's extra cost and gone for the now much more desirable standard 6-speed gated manual. Delivered new to Michigan in May of 1998, the Ferrari is believed to have remained there until 2001 when the CARFAX picks up in Pennsylvania. It remained here until recently 2009, receiving regular service by Algar Ferrari. The silver Ferrari is reported to have gone to South Carolina in September of 2009 with 14,161 miles on the odometer, but then back to Pennsylvania where it has remained until now. Now showing just under 26,300 miles on the odometer, this beautifully kept example remains in largely original condition throughout. Widely considered one of the best looking and most exciting mid-engined Ferraris to come from the wizards in Maranello in the last 30 years, this F355 Berlinetta is ready to snick through twisty mountain roads with a smile inducing driving experience and beautiful music erupting from the quad tailpipes.