| Author | Message | ||
| Lou B (Toby91)
Junior Member Username: Toby91 Post Number: 144 Registered: 4-2001 |
Interesting that you feel the 360 accelerates faster than the 550. My experience is the opposite. 550's easily open gaps with my F1 360 on the track after staying with them or better through the twisties. I think they have some very serious grunt accelerating through 100 mph out of corners. Maby its street use vs track use. | ||
| philip (Fanatic1)
Junior Member Username: Fanatic1 Post Number: 104 Registered: 2-2003 |
Yeah, I have to echo Ron's sentiments exactly.....Dr.S is the MAN!!! If I ever need an oncologist.............. | ||
| ross koller (Ross)
Intermediate Member Username: Ross Post Number: 1062 Registered: 3-2002 |
i notice a 356 cabrio in the background of that pic, estimate year around 63. is it yours? | ||
| Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Member Username: Ronsupercar Post Number: 636 Registered: 5-2002 |
Doc. You are just way too cool... You are the man.  | ||
| Dr. Shelbee (Shelbee)
Junior Member Username: Shelbee Post Number: 201 Registered: 12-2002 |
The significant different I notice for the first time I drove the Maranello is the TORQUE. Compare it between 360 (275 lb) and 550 (420 lbs) HUGE difference | ||
| Dr. Shelbee (Shelbee)
Junior Member Username: Shelbee Post Number: 200 Registered: 12-2002 |
550 Maranello Overall length 179.3 in Overall width 76.18 in Maximum height 50.27 in Wheelbase 98.43 in Front track 64.25 in Rear track 62.44 in Kerb weight 3726 lb Engine 12 cylinders in 65� V layout Four overhead camshafts Four valves per cylinder Static electronic ignition Bosch Motronic 5.2 Bore and stroke 3.46 x 2.95 in Individual cylinder capacity 27.8 cu. in Total cylinder capacity 334.0 cu. in Compression ratio 10.8:1 Maximum power output 480bhp at 7000rpm Maximum torque 420Lbs-ft at 5000rpm Engine weight 512 lb Oils Shell Gear Ratios 1st 13/41 2nd 17/37 3rd 23/36 4th 27/32 5th 31/29 6th 33/25 Brakes Front Fixed caliper in aluminium alloy, 4 pistons with differentiated diameters 1.5 in./1.8 in. Drilled discs, diameter 13 in., 1.26 in thick; Rear Fixed caliper in aluminium alloy, 4 pistons with differentiated diameters 1.2 in./1.3 in. Drilled discs, diameter 12.2 in., 1.1 in thick. The brake pads use ITT Galfer 3321 GF friction materials. Wheels and tires Tubeless radial tires Front 8.5 x 18" with 255/40 ZR 18 (except Michelins) Rear 10.5 x 18" with 295/35 ZR 18 Performance Top speed 199 mph 0-60 mph 4.3s 0-1/4 mile 12.6s | ||
| Dr. Shelbee (Shelbee)
Junior Member Username: Shelbee Post Number: 199 Registered: 12-2002 |
Here is the specification between the two: 360 Modena Length 176.3 in Width 75.6 in Height 47.7 in Wheelbase 102.3 in Front track 65.7 in Rear track 63.6 in Dry weight 2843 lb Kerb weight 3064 lb Tyres radial tubeless Front 215/45 ZR 18 Rear 275/40 ZR 18 Tank capacity 95 lt Engine Longitudinal 90� V8 Bore & stroke 85 x 79 mm Unit displacement 448.2 cc Total displacement 3586 cc Compression ratio 11:1 Max. power 400 bhp @ 8500 rpm Max. torque 275 ft-lbs @ 4750 rpm Bosch static electronic ignition Bosch Motronic 7.3 injection Brakes Front Brembo 13 in Rear Brembo 13 in Performance Top speed Over 180 mph 0-60 mph 4.5 sec. 0-400 m 12.6 sec. 0-1000 m 22.9 sec. | ||
| Dr. Shelbee (Shelbee)
Junior Member Username: Shelbee Post Number: 198 Registered: 12-2002 |
Both are beautiful cars  | ||
| Dr. Shelbee (Shelbee)
Junior Member Username: Shelbee Post Number: 197 Registered: 12-2002 |
360: Sleeker design, eye catcher, chick magnet light car since it is aluminum body love the F1 wish I have it on my 550 better in turning, faster response faster acceleration, due to the weight of the car as Willis mentioned, room behind the driver and passanger's seats not as comfortable as 550 during long driving You should not be looking at the hottie on the side of the road since you can get into accident quick if not paying attention to the road on the 360 550: more torque, feel more HP more stability fast, but later, in the higher gear top speed 212 mph gentlemen car, forever classic look Don't get me wrong. Smaller golf bag will fit in the trunk of 550 worse MPG 10/16 versus 360: 13/18 more firm, comfortable for longer drive, therefore they call it GT (Grand Touring) People put lots of miles on the 550 since they drive it everyday. I can't because of the facility of my practice and client and tell. Love them both. Longer drive I like the 550 and short run, twisty road, I like the F1 on 360. Therefore I got them both. Hope answer all the questions. | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
Intermediate Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 1201 Registered: 8-2001 |
Funny you said that the 360 can't carry anything. On another thread about 550, I mentioned that we couldn't get my golf bag into Dr. Shelbee's 550 trunk. In the 360, there's room behind the seats for golf bags and a large, deep trunk in the front. Room enough for a long golf weekend for two plus performance to enjoy the twisty roads on the way to the resort. | ||
| Matt Karson (Squidracing)
Member Username: Squidracing Post Number: 455 Registered: 3-2001 |
Bart...are you trying to say that you will base your decision on how the cars are at 180+ mph? Do you always drive the 280/450/90 miles at top end speed? And by the way, a "long fast lane of a great freeway" becomes a tight turn at 180 mph. And stopping....when traffic is going 70mph and you're doing your fantasy 180+mph....is only somewhat important Acceleration and top end is already quantified by the reviews. Mr. Henry Ford said "you can have your car in any color, as long as it is black". These are men from a different era, and they are dead. Time and technology moves on, they did not. I scratch my head when I read posts ilke yours. At least I can comfort myself in the knowledge that you do your driving on the left coast. | ||
| Bart Duesler (The_bart)
New member Username: The_bart Post Number: 32 Registered: 1-2003 |
What about the important things as acceleration and top end? Stopping is when I need gas. Turning is for the off & on ramps. I drive in Southern California; I care not for the tight corners but the long fast lanes of a great freeway. Yaw is in a turn I think. I like fast, very fast as in top end. My beast is best on the open road, the freeway to Vegas (280 miles) or San Francisco (450 miles) or even San Diego (90 miles). Give me a Porsche, Corvette, BMW, 360, Jaguar, or anything from the East �, any 6 or 8, and I will eat them. Yum-yum. The 360 is for the loud young man. Light in mass and it can�t carry anything. 12 is better than (10) 8 and 8 is better than 6! For maximum performance, the buck must be an old stag. Just as Mr. Ferrari said: �A V-12 front engine car is best.� | ||
| Mitch Alsup (Mitch_alsup)
Member Username: Mitch_alsup Post Number: 495 Registered: 4-2002 |
"What can a 360 do better than a 550, if anything?" Brake, Corner, Accelerate in Yaw | ||
| Bart Duesler (The_bart)
New member Username: The_bart Post Number: 31 Registered: 1-2003 |
By looking at your profile, I see you have two. Since you drive both on a regularly basis, could you tell me the differences between the two. I have never driven a 360. What can a 360 do better than a 550, if anything? |