Monday, July 17, 2006

Ferrari Modena

Intended as successor to the F355, the 360 Modena features styling by Pininfarina and an improved mid-mounted V8 engine; it is the first production Ferrari to be constructed entirely of aluminum. Its six-speed gearbox is available as a manual or F1 electrohydraulic shift. The car went into production in 1999.

Specifications

Dimensions

  • Overall length: 4,477 mm (14 ft 8¼ in)
  • Overall width: 1,922 mm (6 ft 3¾ in)
  • Height: 1,214 mm (3 ft 11¾ in)
  • Wheelbase: 2,600 mm (102.4 in)
  • Front track: 1,669 mm (65.7 in)
  • Rear track: 1,617 mm (63.7 in)
  • Weight: 1,290 kg (2,844 lb)
  • Kerb weight: 1,390 kg (3,064 lb)
  • Weight distribution: 43/57% front/rear
  • Fuel capacity: 95 L (25.1 US gal)

Engine

  • No. of cylinders: 90° V8 F131
  • Bore & stroke: 85 by 79 mm (3.34 by 3.11 in)
  • Unit displacement: 448.2 cc (27.36 in³)
  • Total displacement: 3,586 cc (218.8 in³)
  • Maximum power: 298 kW (400 bhp) @ 8,500 rpm
  • Maximum torque: 373 N·m (275 lbf·ft) @ 4,750 rpm

Performance

  • 0-62 mph: 4.3 s
  • 0-100 mph: 9.0 s
  • 0-1/4 mile : 12.6 s @ 114 mph
  • Top speed : 185 mph



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1 comment:

Tony Merrithew said...

These are the kinds of cars that can put the excitment back into driving.