Lowered 355
Apr 3, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Ferrari's final hundred 355's were all F1-equipped (Wrong - a few were manual) Spiders that formed part of a limited edition known as the Serie Fiorano. Debuting during March 1999 at the Geneva Salon, it was launched alongside the all-new 360 Modena that understandably deprived it of many column inches. This was especially unfortunate because the firms small batch of last-of-the-line machines were actually the ultimate 355 road cars. All were enhanced with the Competizione-derived Fiorano suspension pack and featured wide track, stiffer springs, a thicker anti-roll bar, drilled and ventilated brake discs and competition brake pads. A Competizione-sourced steering rack complimented the other set-up changes whilst alterations to the computer mapping provided a little more power and torque. Challenge rear grilles and enamelled Scuderia Ferrari shields were fitted as standard whilst inside, the competition theme continued. There were a number of carbon-fibre inserts (normally only available as expensive special order options), these being found on the centre console, door sills and paddle shifters, the steering wheel receiving a suede covered rim. Only 100 Serie Fiorano's were initially going to be made but Ferrari eventually manufactured 104.
