Are 355s only for short(er) guys?

Keep the top down..........

 

My interpretation of headroom: 355spider>355GTB>355GTS. Was it a full spider or the GTS? where I don't fit the ts/GTS, the tb/GTB's just fit, and the spiders are fine.

Can try moving the seat forward a bit and reclining it a bit - think F1 but with knees up.

 

The spider has more room up top than the GTB & GTS I believe. I am only 6'0" and you are right it feels 'just right' for me and there is not much more headroom to spare . Though even worse was a 1993 512TR that I test drove, I could not even sit up at all!!! I was leaning inboard to to keep my head from rubbing .

I Believe it is even worse for 'overweight' people because the fat on ones back pushes one even more forward .

 

i'm 6' tall and i fit comfortably in a spider

 

I'm 6'4" and had no trouble in my 355B, although I did sit kinda hunched over. It never really bothered me though, and long trips weren't a pain.

What REALLY blows are the seats in an 89 Mondial t. Very narrow at the hips and most uncomfortable. Now, if I could find a cheap set of 355 seats in Crema leather....

For many years, Italian cars have been advocating the monkey position - you need long arms and short legs to drive one. Some of the Alfas from the 70s and 80s were really bad, and the 308GT4 isn't too good either. Still, I'd rather be uncomfortable in a Ferrari than comfortable in a Buick.....

 

I'm 6'0 and my buddy is 6'3 - we both fit okay this weekend. GTB model here.

 

LOL +1 !!!

 

I am 6ft 1in and in my 355 used to feel the same as you I always felt I looked too big in it head over top of windshield the seating position was OK my TR was as others have said knees up to where they almost touched the underside of the dash.

 

It all depends on how long your torso/legs are.

I'm 6'2" and drive a berlinetta coupe and have about 1.5" of head room which is just fine. And this is without reclining the seat as I prefer to drive in the normal position.

If you need an extra 2 inches or so there is an easy solution, just remove the stock seat cushion foam and replace it with memory foam.
It compresses more than the stock foam and this allows me to wear a helmet on track days.

You could use this for daily use but I find I sit way to low in the car for daily commuting.

 

I'm 6'4" and I fit in my 355 Spider just fine.

 

I'm a little over 6'2" and have a spider.. Headroom isn't a problem with the top up or down... But the top of the windshield frame can block my view at times if I am sitting a stop light looking up.. Other than that no worries...

 

im 6'4 and fit in a 355 fine. 328 = forget about it, 348 = just bairly, 360 = more than enough room, TR = no way.

 

Keep messing with me and you will fit in a 328 just fine...

 

hick, now get out their, i hear theres a mexican J walking.

 

ps. robbie, i hear you took the seats out of your 355 and installed a bench seat from a 1972 ford maverick because you couldnt fit..... [ too wide ] LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LO L O LO L OL LO OL LOL

 

Buy it for their wife and have a bigger one for themselfs. Makes us both happy.

 

I am 6'3" and I fit great! Getting in and out can be an exercise but otherwise the car is fantastic.

 

6'1" here with long legs and I have a problem in both the 348 and 355. I put the seat almost back all the way - second to the last click. Then I slouch slightly, keep the steering wheel adjusted up and I do just fine.