Impressions of the Ferrari F355 Berlinetta for 1995
A lot has been said about the Ferrari F355 Berlinetta for 1995. As Ferrari’s entry in the coupe market the F355 Berlinetta (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door F355 Berlinetta is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Ferrari as a brand in general.
Engine Performance
The F355 Berlinetta Base is equipped with a Ferrari 3.5 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.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The F355 Berlinetta 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.
F355 Berlinetta Base Statistics
of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the F355 Berlinetta Base are inches long by inches wide.
The OEM suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry standard price for a 2-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1995 F355 Berlinetta’s normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 12 gallons.
The F355 Berlinetta Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 23 when it came to distance driving. The gas-powered F355 Berlinetta is a non-green car.
In Summary
The 1995 model year was unsuccessful for the Ferrari F355 Berlinetta. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..