Not Your Mother’s 360 – The 2003 Ferrari 360 Modena
A lot has been said about the Ferrari 360 for 2003. As Ferrari’s entry in the coupe market the 360 (and in this case specically the Modena version) has maintained a good reputation. The 2-door 360 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Ferrari as a brand in general.
Ferrari 360 Engine Specs
The 360 Modena is equipped with a Ferrari 3.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 40 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.
The 360 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
For the 2003 360, the fuel delivery system is a electronic Bosch ME-7.3, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 25.10 gallons.
Vehicle Statistics
The 360 is 176.30 inches long, 75.60 inches wide, and 47.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 102.30 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
There is a Unlimited mile, 24 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of Unlimited/24 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $165,986 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-high price. This price was high compared to the industry standard price for a 2-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2003 360 gets 16 miles/gallon on the highway and only 11 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.
In 2003 the 360 came in the exterior colors of Custom Paint. Other options were made available by the manufacturer.
Conclusion
The 2002 model began the promise of the Ferrari 360. The 2003 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ferrari hopes that the 360 Modena will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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