Ferrari F355 1994–1999 car dimensions: 4250 mm long, 1900 mm wide and 1170 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,350 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 220 litres.
The two-seat cabin uses Connolly leather on seats, dash and trim with a simple layout of analog gauges and a gated shifter. Standard climate control provides effective heating and cooling. Dual airbags and ABS form the main safety kit, with power steering as standard and electronic dampers offering comfort or sport settings. No screens or advanced electronic aids appear.
Boot space measures 220 litres behind the seats. The fixed two-seat layout and mid-engine design leave limited room for luggage, best suited to soft bags for short trips.
The cabin is finished in Connolly leather on seats, panels, dash and roof. You sit low with good visibility and a height-adjustable steering column. Standard seats give strong lateral support with manual fore-aft, backrest and height adjustment. optional sport or carbon racing seats are available. Automatic climate control handles heat and cooling effectively. The interior feels simple and restrained with electric windows and mirrors. Adjustable dampers offer a comfort setting for everyday roads.
Fuel use stated in the 11-25 mpg range or around 15-17 l/100 km combined depending on source and driving.
Major service with cambelt every three years or 30,000-50,000 km, typically engine-out.
Annual or 6,250-12,500 mile minor services required.
ABS standard with ventilated discs. dual airbags on later cars from around 1996.
No published crash-test rating.
The 3.5-litre V8 runs on premium unleaded and returns real-world economy in the mid-teens mpg under mixed use, with a tank of roughly 82-88 litres giving a practical range for a mid-engined sports car. Expect higher thirst in town or when using the full 8250 rpm.
Servicing follows a yearly or mileage schedule with oil and filter changes. The key job is the cambelt service every three years regardless of miles. the engine must come out for proper access, adding water pump, seals and related items. Specialists handle this at lower cost than dealers. Clutches last 15,000-20,000 miles on manuals, less on F1 cars in city traffic.
Safety kit centres on standard ABS and ventilated disc brakes that deliver strong, fade-resistant stops. Driver airbag arrived early, with passenger airbag standard later in production. Seat belts are three-point. No electronic stability or traction control. The chassis and brakes support confident high-speed control when the dampers are set appropriately.
Living with the car means specialist maintenance and attention to known points such as valve guides on early engines, radiator condition, sticky interior plastics and suspension damper motors. Full history of belt services and recalls for fire risks is essential. Kept to schedule it is more reliable than earlier Ferraris and rewarding for regular use.
Length 4250 mm, Width 1900 mm, Height 1170 mm, Wheelbase 2450 mm (F355 1994–1999)
Sources: manufacturer data, ferrari.com/en-EN/auto/f355-berlinetta, auto-data.net, Motor Trend road test.