Ferrari 360 Modena

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| Production
| 1999 - 2005
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| Class
| [[Supercar]]
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| Body Style
| 2-door coupe
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| Length
| 172 in
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| Width
| 75 in
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| Height
| 47 in
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| Weight
| 2822 lb
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| Transmission
| 6-speed paddle-shift Manu-Matic
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| Engine
| 3.6 litre [[V8]]
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'''Ferrari 360''' was the name given to three models of [[Ferrari]] cars: the '''Ferrari 360 Modena''', an enclosed two-door coupe; the '''Ferrari 360 Spider''', a two-door convertible; and the '''Ferrari Challenge Stradale''', the bare-bones version of the 360 Modena. The Ferrari 360 Modena has a 3.6 litre V8 engine producing over 300 kW (400bhp) of power and accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 secs. All have eight-cylinder engines and aluminum chassis. The 360 was generally well-received. However, some reviewers criticized its handling at the limit as twitchy, similar to its predecessors (the [[Ferrari 348|348]] & [[Ferrari F355|F355]]). One real world example of this was when footballer Ian Wright crashed his 360 with a mistimed downshift while slowing down on an uphill road.

The 360 also served as the basis for its replacement, the [[Ferrari F430]] (internally referred to as the ''evoluzione'' or ''evo'') which came out in 2004.

== 360 Modena ==

=== Description ===
Intended as successor to the [[Ferrari F355|F355]], the 360 Modena (named after the town of Modena, the birthplace of [[Enzo Ferrari]]) features styling by [[Pininfarina]] and an improved mid-mounted V8 engine; it is the first production Ferrari to be constructed entirely of aluminium. Its six-speed gearbox is available as a [[manual transmission|manual]] or [[Formula One|F1]] [[Sequential manual gearbox|electrohydraulic shift]]. The car went into production in 1999.

=== Specifications ===
==== Dimensions ====

*Overall length: 4477 mm (14 ft 8¼ in)
*Overall width: 1922 mm (6 ft 3¾ in)
*Height: 1214 mm (3 ft 11¾ in)
*Wheelbase: 2600 mm (102.4 in)
*Front track: 1669 mm (65.7 in)
*Rear track: 1617 mm (63.7 in)
*Weight: 1290 kg (2844 lb)
*Kerb weight: 1390 kg (3064 lb)
*Weight distribution: 43/57% front/rear
*Fuel capacity: 95 L (25.1 US gal)

==== Engine ====

*No. of cylinders: 90° V8 F131
*Bore & stroke: 85 by 79 mm (3.34 by 3.11 in)
*Unit displacement: 448.2 cm³ (29.36 in³)
*Total displacement: 3586 cm³ (218.8 in³)
*Redline: 8500 rpm
*Maximum power: 298 kW (400 bhp) @ 8500 rpm
*Maximum torque: 373 N·m (275 lbf·ft) @ 4750 rpm
*EPA Fuel Economy: 10 / 16<ref>"[http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/5yearhigh-low.htm Highest and Lowest Overall Fuel Economy]." U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Accessed 19 September 2006.</ref>

==== Performance ====

*0-60 mph: 4.20 s
*0-100 mph: 7.8 s
*0-1/4 mile : 12.3 s @ 119 mph
*Top speed : 298 km/h (185 mph)
*downforce: 180 kg @ 300 km/h (without rear wing)
*lift/drag: -0.73:1

== 360 Spider ==

=== Description ===
The '''360 Spider''' is [[Ferrari]]'s 20th road-going convertible. It is simply the convertible version of the 360 Modena; other than weight, its specs match those of the Modena almost exactly.The first ever Ferrari spider 360 was drove and tested by a British Dude, who till this present day holds the world record for the mighty car. He also owns 30 of these cars, each different coloured, how amazing.

=== Specifications ===
==== Dimensions ====

*Overall: length 4477 mm (176.3 in)
*Overall: width 1922 mm (75.7 in)
*Height: 1235 mm (48.6 in)
*Wheelbase: 2600 mm (102.3 in)
*Front track: 1669 mm (65.7 in)
*Rear track: 1617 mm (63.6 in)
*Weight: 1350 kg (2976 lb)
*Kerb weight: 1450 kg (3197 lb)
*Weight distribution: 42/58% front/rear
*Fuel capacity: 95 L (25.1 US gal)

==== Engine ====

*No. of cylinders: 90° V8 F131
*Bore & stroke: 85 mm x 79 mm (3.34 in x 3.11 in)
*Unit displacement: 448.2 cm³ (27.36 in³)
*Total displacement: 3586 cm³ (218.8 in³)
*Maximum power: 298 kW (400 bhp) @ 8500 rpm
*Maximum torque: 373 N·m (275 lbf·ft) @ 4750 rpm

== Challenge Stradale ==

[[Image:Ferrari360challenge1.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The 360 Challenge Stradale has [[carbon fibre]] wing mirrors that are smaller than those of the standard car]]

=== Description ===

The Ferrari tradition, epitomized by the [[Ferrari F40|F40]] model, is one of stripped-down performance and not of luxury. This tradition has recently been let go in favor of the leather and ornamentation of the 360 Modena and [[Ferrari 575M Maranello|575M Maranello]], but Ferrari returned to its roots for the '''Challenge Stradale'''. It is a two-door coupe and is essentially the 360 Modena from the outside, though its aerodynamics have been reworked slightly. The main differences are a stripped-out aluminum chassis (causing a significantly lighter vehicle), an upgraded 3.6-liter V8 engine, improved suspension and brakes, larger 19-inch wheels and tires, a [[Formula One]]-style sequential gearshift, and extensive use of Carbon fiber components.

It was officially introduced in March of 2003 at the [[Salon International de l'Auto|Geneva International Motor Show]] and went into production shortly thereafter.

=== Specifications ===

==== Dimensions ====

*Overall length: 4477 mm (176.3 in)
*Overall width: 1922 mm (75.7 in)
*Height: 1199 mm (47.2 in)
*Wheelbase: 2600 mm (102.4 in)
*Front track: 1669 mm (65.7 in)
*Rear track: 1617 mm (63.7 in)
*Curb weight: 1180 kg (2601 lb)
*Fuel capacity: 95 L (25.1 US gal)

==== Engine ====

*No. of cylinders: 90° V8 F131
*Bore & stroke: 85 mm x 79 mm (3.34 in x 3.11 in)
*Unit displacement: 448.2 cm³ (27.36 in³)
*Total displacement: 3586 cm³ (218.84 in³)
*Compression ratio: 11.2:1
*Maximum power: 317 kW (425 bhp) at 8500 rpm
*Maximum torque: 275 lbf·ft (373 N·m) at 4750 rpm

==== Performance ====

*0-60 mph: 4.1s
*0-100 mph: 8.8 s
*0-1/4 mile : 12.1 s
*Top Speed : 300 km/h (186 mph)
*downforce: about 270 kg @ 300 km/h (without rear wing)
*lift/drag: about -1.1:1

==In popular media==
In the 2000 movie adaptation of ''Charlie's Angels'', Cameron Diaz's character can be seen driving a 360 Spider.

Digital models of the 360 appear in many video games, including ''Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2'', ''OutRun 2'', ''Project Gotham Racing 2'' and ''Forza Motorsport''.

==Gallery==
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==External links==
{{commonscat|Ferrari 360}}
*[http://www.theferrarif360.com Ferrari F360] Many videos on the 360.
*[http://www.wreckedexotics.com/360 Ferrari 360 Modena Crash Gallery]
*[http://boldt.us/things/cars/ferrari/360-spider/ Ferrari 360 Spider Hi-Res Photo Gallery]

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