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The convertible top was available in black, blue, grey and beige colours. In terms of performance, the 0-97 km/h (60 mph) acceleration time was slightly slower due to the slight weight increase, and the top speed was reduced.ĭespite the car's mid-mounted V8 engine, the electrically operated top is able to stow into the compartment when not in use. The intake manifolds were moved towards the centre of the engine between the air supply conduits in the Spider's engine compartment, as opposed to lying apart as with the Modena. The engine - confined in space by the convertible's top's storage area - acquires additional air supply through especially large side air intakes. Due to use of light aluminium construction throughout, the Spider weighs in only 60 kg (130 lb) heavier than the coupé.Īs with the Modena version, its 3.6 L (3,586 cc) V8 generating a power output of 400 PS (294 kW 395 hp) is on display under a glass engine cover. The fairings imply the start of a roof, and stable roll bars are embedded in these elevations. The 360 Spider displays a curvilinear waistline. Passenger safety is ensured by a strengthened windscreen frame and roll bars. The convertible's necessary dynamic rigidity is provided by additional side reinforcements and a cross brace in front of the engine. The rear bulkhead had to be stiffened to cut out engine noise from the cabin. Ferrari designers strengthened the sills, stiffened the front of the floorpan and redesigned the windscreen frame. The 360 was designed with a convertible variant in mind since removing the roof of a coupe reduces the torsional rigidity, the 360 was built for strength in other areas. The Ferrari 360 Spider was unveiled at the 2000 Geneva Motor Show. The N-GT was a 360 Challenge car evolved even further to compete in the FIA N-GT racing class alongside other marques such as Porsche.

Total design 360 series#

The first race car was the 360 Modena Challenge, used in a one-make series the factory-built racing cars were prepared by the official tuner, Michelotto, who also developed the 360 N-GT. While the Barchetta was based on the Spider variant. The race cars were all derived from the 360 Modena and for the first time produced as a separate model in their own right (compared to being a retrofit kit in previous years). In addition to this were the low-volume factory race cars and a one-off Barchetta variant.

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Of those numbers, there were only 469 Modenas and 670 Spiders that were produced with a gated 6-speed manual transmission as opposed to the 'F1' single-clutch automated manual transmission. There were 4,199 built for the US market-1,810 Modenas (coupes) and 2,389 Spiders (convertibles). There were 8,800 Modenas and 7,565 Spiders produced worldwide.

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The Challenge Stradale was the high-performance road-legal version of the 360 produced by the factory, featuring carbon ceramic brakes (from the Enzo), track-tuned suspension, aerodynamic gains, weight reduction, power improvements and revised gearbox software among its track-focused brief. The first model to be produced was the 360 Modena, followed later by the 360 Spider and a special edition, the Challenge Stradale. According to Ferrari, weight was reduced by 60 kg (130 lb) and the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time improved from 4.7 to 4.5 seconds. The engine generates a power output of 400 PS (294 kW 395 hp).

The new V8 engine utilises a 3.6-litre capacity, a flat-plane crankshaft, and titanium connecting rods. Along with a lightweight frame the new Pininfarina body styling deviated from traditions of the previous decade's sharp angles and flip-up headlights. The design was 28% lighter despite a 10% increase in overall dimensions. Ferrari partnered with Alcoa to produce an entirely new all-aluminium space-frame chassis that was 40% stiffer than its predecessor's which had utilized steel.