The Ferrari 360 Spider for 2002: Improving on 2001
Several things can be said about the Ferrari 360 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
Stop and Go
The 360 Spider is equipped with a Ferrari 3.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 40 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 6-speed Transaxle. 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.
Statistics
102.30 of wheelbase allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers. It sits 48.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the 360 Spider are 176.30 inches long by 75.70 inches wide.
The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $160,724, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2002 360′s standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 25.10 gallons.
The 360 Spider received an fuel efficiency rating of 11 MPG driving in the city and 16 when it came to highway driving. The gas-powered 360 is a non-hybrid car.
What We Think of the Ferrari 360
In summation the 2002 Ferrari 360 Spider was a pivotal vehicle. Ferrari responded to critisims about the 2001 360 and made sweeping changes. The result is a great car and even better convertible. Let’s hope the Ferrari 360 for 2002 is a sign of the future.