Ferrari 360 Modena F1

The Ferrari 360 is often labelled as the first modern V8 Ferrari, with an entirely new exterior design and multiple technological improvements over the incredibly popular F355. Like other Ferraris, ‘360’ denotes the engines 3.6 litre capacity and Modena pays tribute to the birth place of Enzo Ferrari, Modena. At the heart of the 360’s development was its chassis, where Ferrari partnered with Alcoa (the 8^th largest producer of aluminium in the world) to produce an entirely new space-frame chassis that was a staggering 40% stiffer than the steel one used in the F355. Despite its visual increase in size the 360 was in fact 28% lighter with the aid of the new chassis.

The 360’s all new V8 engine generated 395 horsepower, which allowed the car to reach 60mph in just 4.5 seconds meaning it was almost as fast as its V12 sibling, the 550 Maranello. The 360 was available in both manual and F1 paddle shift, of which most buyers chose F1 due to its racing feel. F1 could be operated in both a manual and auto mode to suit the needs of the driver, this was also accompanied by a ‘Sport’ mode button which activates some subtle changes to transform the way the car drives. In cars with the F1 gearbox, enabling sport mode quickens gear change times. Dependant on engine speeds the upshift is almost instantaneous and downshifts are also faster, the throttle is automatically blipped and the lower gear is immediately engaged in order to provide additional braking at the rear wheels if slowing.

This striking example was delivered new via Evans Halshaw Ferrari on 29/01/2001 to a Mr Feather of Liverpool, specified in the rare combination of Nero Daytona over Sabbia leather interior. The cars options include Scuderia wing shields, Nero brake callipers, Challenge rear grille, fully electric Daytona style sports seats with Nero inserts and piping, Nero carpets, Giallo rev counter and contrast Nero stitching.

This 360 benefits from a well-documented service history which has been undertaken by both Ferrari main dealers and specialists, evident from the cars original service book and multiple supporting invoices, MOT’s and receipts. The car comes with its original leather book-pack, handbooks, all keys and fobs and has recently received a comprehensive service within Furlonger workshops including new discs and pads.

A lovely example finished in an unusual, rare colour combination, ready to join a new stable.