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Euro vs US specs - Need Help

Discussion in '348/355' started by TrojanFan, Feb 20, 2013.

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  1. TrojanFan

    TrojanFan F1 Veteran
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    Can anyone explain to me the major differences between the Euro spec and US on a '98 355? I may be interested in the one that is for sale with RAC Performance. Anyone know anything about this specific car as well would be helpful.
     
  2. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    There is a small mention of the car in the L I Adam thread yesterday
     
  3. Dave rocks

    Dave rocks F1 World Champ
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    I'm no expert but what I noticed on that car is:

    -Clear fog light lens on the front bumper
    -front lic plate holes for a euro plate
    -rear bumper has a wide recess for a euro plate
    -side markers on fender (round), under area where a shield would go
    -front and rear side markers seem smaller

    I've heard that other differences are glass and mechanical but I don't have the specifics.
     
  4. TrojanFan

    TrojanFan F1 Veteran
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    Thanks for the info.
     
  5. vincentf355

    vincentf355 Karting

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    Other differences I know also include
    1. Fob frequency, US 315 Mhz, Euro 433.
    2. Headlamp, US 9006, Euro H1.
     
  6. PAUL. S

    PAUL. S Karting
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    The USA spec versions have a much beefier rear bumper mounting structure
     
  7. Drock28

    Drock28 Formula 3

    Jan 13, 2013
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    in my area.. I know a "master" Ferrari Technician..

    I am as well looking at a Euro Spec 1997 355 Berlinetta in my area. imported from Europe to the US in 2007 and then imported into Canada in 2010.

    other then the minor cosmetic differences, the technician mentioned that the Euro cars engine management were tuned with a little more power.

    not sure if that is correct.. but this is what he mentioned..
     
  8. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Jul 19, 2008
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    Go through Ricambi's online F355 parts catalog page by page and you can see where the differences are for US and rest of world cars.
     

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