Ferrari 360 Challenge |
Ferrari's GT cars have always been highly competitive in the hands of privateers, and their racing achievements have played a fundamental role in the company's motor sport history.
That's why the Ferrari Challenge one-make racing series was created - it was Ferrari's way of getting owners of its road-going GT cars back on the track. The idea for a specific competition for the 8-cylinder cars first became reality back in 1993 with the 348 Berlinetta.
In 1995 it was the turn of the F355, thanks to a special kit developed in-house by Ferrari. The 2000 season saw the debut of the 400-bhp, V8-engined 360 Modena Challenge alongside the F355. The 360 Modena maintains the same output (400 bhp @ 8,500 rpm) as the standard road car, but incorporates a number of modifications designed to radically improve its performance in track use.
Ferrari 360 Challenge Interior |
Spesification
Engine
Type: rear, longitudinal 90° V8
Bore/stroke: 85 x 79 mm
Unitary displacement: 448.29 cc
Total displacement: 3586.20 cc
Compression ratio: 11:1
Maximum power: 294 kW (400 hp) at 8500 rpm
Power per litre: 112 hp/l
Maximum torque: 373 Nm (38 kgm) at 4750 rpm
Valve actuation: twin overhead camshafts per bank, five valves per cylinder
Fuel feed: Bosch Motronic ME7.3 electronic injection
Ignition: Bosch Motronic ME7.3 static electronic, single spark plug per cylinder
Lubrication: dry sump
Clutch: single-plate
Chassis
Frame: aluminium spaceframe
Front suspension: independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension: independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Brakes: discs
Transmission: electro-hydraulic F1 6-speed + reverse
Steering: rack-and-pinion
Fuel tank: capacity 100 litres
Front tyres: P Zero 235-645-18
Rear tyres: P Zero 295-645-18
Bodywork
Type: two-seater berlinetta
Length: 4477 mm
Width: 1992 mm
Height: 1184 mm
Wheelbase: 2600 mm
Front track: 1669 mm
Rear track: 1617 mm
Weight: 1170 kg (with liquids)
Performance
Top speed: over 295 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4 sec
0-400 m: 12 sec
0-1000 m: 22 sec