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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Minch00, Aug 15, 2006.

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  1. johng

    johng Formula 3

    Oct 23, 2004
    2,298
    northern va
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    john g
    6'0 and 150 lbs. the TR is a much tighter fit than the 308. the 308 feels downright roomy and i have to move the seat up a bit to reach the pedals comfortably. the TR, the first time i sat in it i thought it felt smaller than my old miata! i've gotten used to it now, but i have the seat fairly far back and my head almost touches the headliner.

    john
     
  2. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Jan 5, 2002
    26,418
    Portland, Oregon
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    Don
    6'4" and fit in many Ferraris, but not all. 308s generally are not good for me, although it can be done.

    It all has to do with your body proportions (legs, torso, etc) so one 6'4" person might have no problems and another might be very uncomfortable.

    It also depends on how badly you want to make it work, and are willing to adjust. The Boxer was a bit tight for me when I first test drove it, but now I don't even notice-- I've adjusted.
     
  3. laxn23

    laxn23 Formula Junior

    Sep 12, 2005
    256
    Maryland
    Full Name:
    Nick
    Im 6"4 and 18 i better not grow anymore
     
  4. shredder66

    shredder66 Formula Junior

    Apr 27, 2006
    445
    Melbourne/Singapore
    Well i don't own a Ferrari yet and only 18, but i'm only 5"7. I guess one of the advantages about being kinda small is the space you can get in Ferraris :)
     
  5. rolindsay

    rolindsay Formula 3

    Jul 14, 2006
    1,022
    Houston, TX
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    Rick Lindsay
    Correct all around. The element missing here is body proportion. Som of us are long-legged with short torsos and some may be the other way around. My 308GTB fits me like a glove - more like putting it on than getting in. I think that is what ruined me on the Mondial. It always felt too open. great car though! :)

    I would add to Greg's "308 is my favorite design, period." that for me, the GTB or berlinetta is far sleeker than the targa design GTS.

    rick
     
  6. branko

    branko F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Mar 17, 2003
    3,710
    Birmingham, Alabama
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    Branko Medenica
    6' and 180 lbs., in a 308 GTS is just fine.
     
  7. Mbutner

    Mbutner Formula 3

    Aug 11, 2005
    1,689
    Bay Area / Washington DC
    Full Name:
    Quick Draw
    Are you by any chance a jockey?
     
  8. bill365

    bill365 F1 Rookie

    Nov 3, 2003
    3,319
    Chicago area
    Full Name:
    Bill
    6'5" 265 Lbs. My 365 2+2 fits fine, although I did add approx. 1.75" of length, to the driver's seat tracks, mainly for highway use.

    Boxers and TRs are a bit tight (could be possibly be corrected with comp seats). Many of the older F-cars are tight. 250 GTO, TDF, 410 etc.

    Miuras, Countachs, Diablos are an impossible exercise in torture, a regular joke among my friends. Let's watch Bill try to fit in this one, LOL!

    My recent pic in Forza, I was approx 17 y/o, 6'5", 165 Lbs., a bit on the thin side.
     
  9. tpower22

    tpower22 Formula Junior

    Jul 24, 2005
    346
    Southwest
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    Tom
    6'4" 210lbs. I found a 355 to be a tight fit, but I fit perfectly in a 360.
     
  10. Under PSI

    Under PSI F1 Rookie

    May 13, 2005
    4,240
    Phoenix
    Full Name:
    Jim
    5'8" and 150# and I seem to fit in any/every car.
     
  11. Stradale Joe

    Stradale Joe Karting

    Jul 26, 2006
    147
    downtown
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    Joe Panache

    I'm 5'9" and 145..have fit into anything I drive very comfortably especially the 360CS I now have as a daily driver.
     
  12. jraken

    jraken Karting

    Dec 10, 2004
    92
    Seattle
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    Jan
    6'3" ...no problem in my 308 GTB (GTS might be different if the roof is stored behind the seat)
    Testarossa is getting uncomfortable for me... I have to sit quite "upright" ....not comfortable for long rides....

    best seat/position so far experienced for long distance driving are BMW sport seats (for me at least)... the 308 GTB comes right after the Bimmers.....
     
  13. WarrenF355

    WarrenF355 Formula 3

    Dec 29, 2004
    1,000
    Newburgh, IN
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    Warren M. Rogers
    6'6" 240lbs and I fit fine passenger in a 355 Spider. As said before in the thread, the 360 is much more spacious. Cavernous in comparison. I also fit in Roland's F40LM-- tight squeeze, even modified for a larger driver. I think it'd make the sacrifice and be uncomfortable while I drove my F40LM!!
     
  14. stephenofkanza

    stephenofkanza Formula Junior

    Mar 5, 2005
    542
    Kansas
    Full Name:
    Stephen LeRoy Sherma
    5' 9 " 155# 81 308 GTSi
    62 and not flexible. Wear driving shoes for foot room.
    30" inseam so the seat so is not all the way back.
    Haveing sheepskin seat covers, cuts the headroom down.
    Drive most of the year with the top behind the seat and windows up.


    Stephen
     
  15. bwassam

    bwassam Formula Junior

    Jan 3, 2005
    635
    North Bend, Oregon
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    Robert Wassam
    I guess that I'm down to 66 inches or so. When I was younger I was a little taller by maybe half an inch or so. I find that in my 308 GTB I have to use my toes to depress the clutch peddle. The gas and brake fit just fine. The steering wheel fits just fine too. I don't like to have to wheel real close to me like the NASCAR guys do. If I have to use that much strenght to turn the wheel, I'll park it and figure out what's wrong. I realize that they like it close because they are nearly continuously in a turn. Seems like they would tune the suspension to turn left thereby letting the driver relax a little. Isn't that a product of stagger? I guess I'm not sure that I understand everything I know about NASCAR racing. (grin) Sure is fun to watch though.

    Bob Wassam
     
  16. GatorFL

    GatorFL Moderator
    Moderator Owner

    Nov 18, 2005
    17,115
    Wellington, FL
    Full Name:
    Duane
    I'm 5" 10" 200#'s and my 328 fits like a glove.
     
  17. eurospec

    eurospec F1 Veteran

    May 29, 2005
    7,771
    Mt Isa. Australia
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    mohamad
    ease up there pap:D
     
  18. stuckinkuwait

    stuckinkuwait Formula Junior

    Jul 25, 2004
    630
    Northern New Jersey
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    Lenny S
    225 lbs, 5'10" and i fit perfect in my 348
     
  19. Meister

    Meister F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 27, 2001
    5,516
    Duluth, MN
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    The Meister
    5'-8" #185
     
  20. jungathart

    jungathart Guest

    Jun 11, 2004
    3,376
    NoVA, AmeriKa
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    Komrade Jung
    8 inches!



    .....oh, so sorry, I was laying down when I measured!.....:eek:
     
  21. Thatsmytoy

    Thatsmytoy Karting

    Nov 5, 2003
    228
    San Diego, CA
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    Bill
    I'm 6'6"... I only fit in the new generation F cars. I bought a 550 because it was the most comfortable. I remember the wheel well of the 360 takes up
    leg room on the left side under the dash. But the 550 doesnt have that problem so there is more room for your left leg. And if you get a 360 manual,
    the extra pedal(clutch) takes up more of that limited space than the auto(only brake & gas..if I remember that right). And the 612 has the most head/leg room of all F cars(front seat). Trying to get info on the 599.
    Bill H
     
  22. 360RossoFiorano

    360RossoFiorano Formula Junior

    Aug 1, 2006
    622
    Palmetto Bay, FL
    I'm 6'1" - fit great in my 360
     
  23. zakeen

    zakeen Formula Junior

    Aug 29, 2004
    989
    Czech Republic
    186cm-78kg-348-no problem.
     
  24. rwk360

    rwk360 Formula Junior

    Aug 26, 2005
    394
    Pebble Beach, CA
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    R W Kenton
    6" 3", 190-200lbs, and I fit in the Dino GT w/ no probs. Slightly tight fit of my right knee between steering wheel and shifter knob when in reverse. Sat in a 328 GTS recently and seemed to have better room for my right knee in the above configuration, but had slightly less headroom (than my Dino).
     
  25. cavallino33

    cavallino33 Formula Junior

    Jul 10, 2005
    559
    Campbell, CA
    Full Name:
    Jeff
    I'm 6'2". I don't own a Ferrari but I sat in a 599 GTB and I felt it had alot of head and leg room. More than my 350Z even.
     

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