Ferrari 360 sports super car
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The V8 powered Ferrari 360 is available in both an open top convertible version known as the Spider and various hard top models including the Modena.
The 360 Spider and Modena are powered by Ferrari's 90 degree V8 engine which displaces nearly 3.6 litres and produces some 400bhp at around 8,500 rpm.
This engine is placed in a mid/rear postion and delivers it's power through a limited slip differential unit.
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Performance of the Ferrari 360 is extemely high as would be expected from a Ferrari. Top speeds are over 180 mph and 0-60mph acceleration times in the 4 second bracket. This power is laid down through
big and wide low profile tyres (275/40 at the rear of the Spider).
Formula one experience at Ferrari has been paying dividends in the company's road going sports car range. Such things as downforce have made their way into cars like the 360, not with wings but through chassis and body design. The 360 Spider can produce up to 374lbs of downforce helping to keep the car glued to the black stuff.
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The Ferrari 360 looking fast standing still
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Ferrari 360 Spider
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Brakes on these cars consist of large discs both front and back.
Suspension on the Ferrari 360 is of the double wishbone type at both the front and rear. Ferrari's setup uses anti-squat and anti-dive geometry for the high speed level handling these super cars are famous for.
The convertible Spider versions have an automated hood system which deploys the roof in around 20 seconds.
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Ferrari 360 cockpit
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Ferrari also make the 360 GTC which has a tweaked V8 engine capable of producing up to 445bhp at 8,750 RPM. This car uses a sequencial gearbox with six speeds and has added wings for increased downforce. The 360GTC is a development from the earlier Ferrari 360 GT racer.
Dry weight for this car is a mere 2425 pounds, which is a large reduction on the Spider and Modena cars.
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