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Discussion in '348/355' started by fmomen, Jun 16, 2006.

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  1. fmomen

    fmomen Karting

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    Keep noticing that the model nos on the 355 normally says, F 355. Does this also pertain to the 348, whats the significance?
     
    fmomen, Jun 16, 2006
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  2. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    I think the F355 is the paddle shift F1 gearbox. The 348's never had that, so they remain 348's. Same goes for the F360, F430 ect.... im sure. :)
     
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  3. chaa

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    All manual 355s are called F355, the autos are called 355F1s arnt they.
     
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  4. PerryJ

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    yes this is correct all 355's are F355's

    you have
    F355 Berlinetta (coupe)
    F355 GTS (traga)
    and
    F355 Spiders

    and any combo can be a F355 F1.
     
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  5. Terry

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    I read the explanation somewhere but cannot find the source at the moment. It went:

    The F355 was introduced - before the F1 option.

    When the F1 option became available, the model changed to 355 to allow for a 355 F1.
    They say it just didn't sound right to have an F355 F1 (too many Fs)

    It seems they retained the F355 for manual cars.
     
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  6. Ingenere

    Ingenere F1 Veteran Owner Silver Subscribed

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    The 'F' just stands for Ferrari.
     
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