The Ferrari F355 GTS Base for 1997: Improving on 1996
The 1997 F355 GTS is an important vehicle to Ferrari for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the F355 GTS which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ferrari. There is strong competition from vehicles from Acura.
Ferrari F355 GTS Engine Specs
The restyled F355 GTS Base is equipped with a Ferrari 3.5-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.
For the 1997 F355 GTS, the fuel delivery system is a electronic Bosch ME-2.7, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 12 gallons.
The F355 GTS 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.
Vehicle 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 GTS Base are inches long by inches wide.
Cost is an important factor when buy a car. The Ferrari F355 GTS lists at an industry-high price 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.
The standard warranty period for the F355 GTS is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
Fuel Efficiency
The F355 GTS Base 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 exceptional.
Conclusion
Considering all factors the 1997 Ferrari F355 GTS Base was a very important. Ferrari responded to critisims about the 1996 F355 GTS and made dramatic changes. The result is better than the sum of its parts. I’m sure Ferrari has more in store in the future.
My cousin had bad luck with this coupe. Sours me to the whole Ferrari line.
No one is going to think that this is going to be a good buy 10 years from now.
My wife screamed at me when I bough one. lol