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355 Fiorano Differences...

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  1. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Can anyone tell me how to tell if a 355 is a Fiorano just by looking at it...? Are there any subtle body differences...? Is there merely a plaque on the dashboard...? Is there anything on the rear grille...? Any help would be appreciated...
     
  2. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Suede covered steering wheel i think .
     
  3. amslb182

    amslb182 Formula Junior

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    Open the glovebox and take out the registration. It should be marked clearly if it is indeed a Fiorano or not. No need to thank me.
     
  4. Art

    Art Formula Junior

    Mar 10, 2004
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    The all have the Challenge grill, but then again a lot of the later model F355s have that.
     
  5. jjmalez

    jjmalez F1 Veteran
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    fiorano, manufactur year 1999 differences from f355 spider.

    - lower ride height
    - challenge grille
    - red brake calipers w/competition pads & cross drilled brakes
    - large diameter anti-roll bars, stiffer spring rates & dampers
    - fender shields
    - carbon fibre interior
    - suede steering wheel
    - three piece connoly luggage
    - envelope containing eight color sheets that illustrate the special features


    regards,

    joe
     
  6. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Thanks a lot, Joe, i appreciate that... Are there any other differences, or did you just cover all of them...?
     
  7. jjmalez

    jjmalez F1 Veteran
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    thats it. 94 were f1's six were six speeds. rumor has it that there were 106 made... but thats just a rumor. the above are facts from very creditable sources... (aka ferrari)

    joe
     
  8. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Thanks, Joe...
     
  9. Scuderia-San-Antonio

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    Are you sure they all came with luggage?

    And if anyone knows of a yellow F1, I'm in....
     
  10. TTG

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    Here is a list of features included on the Serie Fiorano 355 spider...

    Racing brake kit
    Cross drilled brake discs
    Red calipers
    Suede steering wheel
    Dedication number plaque
    Rear challenge grill
    Carbon fiber interior accents (Console/trim around radio and three gauges above)
    Carbon fiber F1 paddles
    Scuderia shields
    Fiorano handling package-(consists of stiffer front and rear springs, lowered ground height of 3 inches, "dedicated set up for the steering device, providing less assistance at low speeds" and "racing type brake pads mounted on red calipers.")
    Challenge rack
    Front/rear challenge roll bar
    Stiffer rate coil springs
    Shock ECU specific to Fiorano setup

    The window sticker on the car was $152,980.00 and the "out the door check" was for $164,932.00...I have a copy of it :)

    Cheers mate!

    Todd
     
  11. jtremlett

    jtremlett F1 Rookie

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    According to Keith Bluemel there were 104 made. 100 numbered US versions, 3 for Italy and 1 for South Africa.

    Jonathan
     
  12. the_jay

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    I guess the fewer that were made the more they're worth? Cheers, congrats!
     
  13. FFOUR

    FFOUR F1 Veteran

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    I was pretty certain all 104 came with the F1 'box......you sure about the six cars with a proper manual?
     
  14. 134282

    134282 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Thanks, Todd, i appreciate it...
     
  15. FFOUR

    FFOUR F1 Veteran

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  16. jtremlett

    jtremlett F1 Rookie

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    They certainly aren't all F1. I have more than 6 manual, but I don't have a complete list as yet...still working on it...any input gratefully received!

    (See also here http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23414)

    Jonathan
     
  17. TTG

    TTG Formula 3

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    This was pretty cool...The part that I found interesting was where it said the Fiorano has more power due to alterations made to the computer mapping. I swore to myself that my car had more nuts than other 355's I have been in...now I know why...Thanks!


    Todd
     
  18. GCalo

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    Carbon,

    Here is more info for you.

    There is a plaque on the dash which shows which # in the series the particular model is. The "carbon" fiber panels make it obvious as well.


    355 FIORANO EDITION:


    This is one of the most sought after Ferraris ever built. 1999 was the last year for the F355 Spider and the Fiorano Edition Spiders were the last 100 produced.

    Fifty of the 100 Fiorano Edition Ferraris were imported into the United States. Out of that 50, only 9 are 6 speeds. Out of that 9, only one is black on black.

    This F355 Spider Fiorano is most unique with the door jams, console and shift knob made of Carbon Fiber. It also has a leather dash and suede steering wheel, Ferrari floor mats, the Ferrari Badge, car cover, Scuderia Shields, Challenger Grill, and red brake calipers.
     

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