Ferarri F355 leg room?

I'm 5'10 and a big guy and it feels ok for me, just right, at 6'4 it might be a tiny bit too small for you....why don't you consider going for a 360 Modena or a 550 Maranello (You can get pretty good deals on some 550s right now).....just a thought...in the mean time enjoy the pics.

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Joe since you are 6'4'',there is not much Leg Room even with the Seat all the way back. There is a bit more Head Room in a B, than a Spider (top up obviously). I have never driven a Targa, but i assume it is the same as a Berlinetta.The 360 is a lot roomier FYI. I prefer the 355 though.

Also if you have Big Feet (not a Bad thing), shifting a Manual is going to be Tuff.

 

At 6ft 225lbs there isn't much spare room in my 355 spider for me. 6'4" is going to be a tight fit especially if you have a large build. The great thing about a 355 is that it is a small car, the bad thing is that it's a small car...
Good luck with the search.

Darrell.

 

I am 6'3 and weigh 105kl I fit quite comfortably in my 355 gts I am not sure whether the spider is exactly the same size inside I tend to like a more laid back seat so am quite comfy. Getting in and out is an art but have perfected hand on sill exiting and bum in first entry so i don't rub side bolster on seat. Best thing would be to wait til you can get to a dealer and have a sit. Steering wheel from memory moves in and out as well as up and down, I think as I may be confusing with the 360 I used to own. By the way 360's have plenty of room.

 

Joe,

I'm a 6 footer, 185 lbs, but the big problem I confronted was size of my feet -- size 13. In a manual 355 the peddles are offset and jammed together. Very tight and uncomfortable for me, in contrast, for example to my BMW M5 manual. So I got a 355 F1 and w/o the clutch had enough room for my feet and just enough for my body because I like the seat back. I now have a 360 F1 which has all the space I want -- for feet and body -- and then some. I therefore concur with a prior post that a 360 would probably work for you much better. And btw, the 360 rocks being about 200lbs lighter, and with power coming on much stronger earlier on the torque curve than the 355.

Good luck, Paul

 

Hi

I am in the market for an F355 as well and I am located in Australia. I am 5'11 and 140kilos and the car is a very tight fit width wise for me. Good luck on your Ferrari hunting and I hope you don't scoop the car I am currently looking at!

As for my height it is ok, as for my weight I am prepared to lose weight to fit into my Ferrari!!!

regards,

Richard
SAT355

 

if your 6 feet 4, then there will be no chance for you to get an 6-speed. your right leg (left leg for you in oz) will bump the shift knob as you will have to sit bow legged to get your legs properly under the steering wheel. there is just enough head room, so this should not be a big problem. i to am 6 feet 4 and i was forced to by the f-1 for this same reason. the 360 is much more roomy for tall chaps, but the sweet sound of the 355 makes up for the modest discomfort. cheers, kelly

 

I am 6' 1" and my 355 is OK on leg room but I could do with more height if you can afford to go to the 360 I would recommend you do that.

 

I am 6'3 265 and fit in my 355 Spider just fine. My knee does not interupt my ability to shift the only complint I have is that I have to wear the right shoes so that I can feel the pedals.

 

Depends on where your height comes from. Long in leg, or long in torso? The only way to tell for sure is to sit in one, and hopefully drive one to get a sense for headroom and your ability to manipulate the shifter and peddles. Agree with the comment about foot size, the peddles are close. I end up taking my shoes off (size 13ee US) to drive.

 

On the shoes issue agree I have size 11 but bought the Puma Speed Cat driving shoe makes a big difference.

 

You gotta have another pair of shoes in the car though.... wouldnt want to step out wearing goofy driving shoes!!!! I guess that wrestling shoes would work too.....

 

Joe, that question was one of my first posts also!
I am 6'3" and 205 and found I could get an adequate fit in the 355 but only with the racing shells. The standard seats hit me uncomfortably in the shoulder blades and make good seating posture impossible.
I can tell you for sure, the 360 interior is much more spacious and comfortable all else aside.
Better find a car to drive before going too far with any plans.

 

Looking sharp!
But you never did email me those pics from the Bahrain F1 track man! Come on.

 

True for the more formal situations you could carry a spare pair, I find that when I go out to drive the car I am not too worried about the image thing I rarley get out the car on those trips and find thats when I get the real advantage of the driving shoes and the Speed Cats are low cut its hard to tell that they are not just sneakers.

 

You have 3 options for a 355.
355 Berlinetta = Hardtop.
355 GTS = Targa or Removeable Top.
355 Spider = Ragtop or Convertible.
F1 = Auto, Paddle Shifters, No 3rd Pedal.The earlier Models, 95-97 offered a Manual 6 speed only.

1 more item of info : 355s do not have a "Telescopic" Column. You can adjust the Steering Wheel Up & Down, but not In & Out.
The 360 is a Superior performing Ferrari, but is not worth Twice the Price. In the States, they are approx 50% more depending on Year.

 

My dad went up to our local dealer to drive one that he was seriously interested in... he's 6', 190. He does sit back pretty far for a guy his size, but still, not as much as you would. He didn't fit... couldn't get confortable. It was the deal breaker!

 

I am 6'4", 275 lbs, football player build and I just bought a 97 355 spider. I test drove it, and even though it wasn't very spacious inside it was totally doable. Not sure If I could ride 10hrs straight in it which I really do not intend on doing anyway! I have size 13 shoes and yes you have to wear the right narrower shoes (Puma speedcats are great - I ordered a pair in black/white) to make shifting less of a pain as the big shoes get in the way of the pedals!
Remember, it is a Sports Car, not a family sedan. If I want more room, I'll just take the benz!
My car is still in the shop awaiting the headers and capristo with test pipes install and should hopefully be ready by the weekend...
360 does have tons of more legroom though! I could totally stretch out my legs in that one....

good luck

 

I know. It sounded better than any car I've EVER heard. There are always DB9's.... thats the next victim I think.

 

I have been working out and spending time at the track... my training routine is really coming together. Here is a pic of me right before getting out on the track...
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