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Launched in 1994, the Ferrari F355 boasted new technology and innovations. The engine's greatest innovation is its five-valves per cylinder, three intake and two exhaust, that combined high revs with high intake permeability maximizing gross efficiency.

Ferrari's 6-speed F1 electro-hydraulic transmission, debuted on the F355, signaled a new era in drivetrain design and performance. The driver shifts a sequential system controlled with paddles behind the steering wheel, exactly as on a Formula 1 car. There is no clutch pedal. The system has four driver-selectable modes of operation: sport, normal, auto, and low grip. The Ferrari "Fl-type power train management" is the best solution for racing and road use. The system guarantees almost instantaneous gear changes, allowing the driver's desired gear to be engaged without either taking the hands off the wheel or operating the clutch, even during hard cornering. For safety, it is impossible to avoid engaging intermediate gears during rapid downshifts. The system can be used in a fully automatic mode without impacting fuel consumption, and the software that controls the system is integrated with other systems in the car to increase control in varied conditions.

Engine: 3.5-litre V8 DOHC 4 Valves, 5 valves per cylinder

Power: 375 bhp @ 8250 rpm

Torque: 268 lb ft @ 6000 rpm

Power-to-weight: 277.78 bhp/ton

Drive: RWD

Performance: 0-60 mph - 4.6 seconds
  0-100 mph - 10.6 seconds

Top Speed: 183 mph

Car Length: 4249 mm

Car Width: 1900 mm

Kerb Weight: 1350 kg/2976 lb

Price: £83,031 F355 Berlinetta (1994 Launch Price)