The Ferrari 360 Modena for 2005: Improving on 2004
The restyled 360 Modena is equipped with a Ferrari 3.6-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 40 valves. The engine is paired with a Ferrari 6-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 360 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
360 Modena Statistics
The dimensions of the 360 Modena are 75.70 inches wide by 177.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 47.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 102.40 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
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 Ferrari 360 lists at $174,585 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-average price.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2005 360 is a Bosch ME-7.3 design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 25.10 gallons.
The 360 Modena received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
Conclusion
The 2004 model began the promise of the Ferrari 360. The 2005 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.