2002 Ferrari 360 Modena F1 Coupé

• F1-type automated manual transmission
• Present ownership since 2002
• Circa 4,500 miles from new
• Ferrari service history

By starting with a clean sheet of paper in designing the 360 Modena, Ferrari and its partner, Pininfarina, succeeded in surpassing the acclaimed F355, the new car attracting superlatives that put even its illustrious predecessor in the shade. Just about the only item carried over from the F355 was its glorious V8 engine, enlarged from 3.5 to 3.6 litres for the 360 and producing 400bhp. Unlike the F355's transverse unit, the 360's six-speed gearbox was mounted longitudinally behind the engine, and could be ordered with an improved version of the F1-inspired paddle-shift transmission pioneered on the F355.

In every other respect the 360 was entirely new, the most striking break with Ferrari tradition being the body's frontal treatment: gone was the omnipresent oval grille, replaced by two separate intakes set low into the front wings. A larger car than the F355, the 360 owed its radical new shape to the quest for increased downforce. Additionally, the 360 saw the introduction of Ferrari's now trademark transparent engine cover, showcasing that beautiful V8 and its red-painted cam covers.

There was further innovation beneath the skin, a lighter and stiffer aluminium chassis replacing the F355's steel framework. This increased stiffness was considered vital for the open Spider version. The extensive use of aluminium meant that, despite its increased size, the 360 weighed around 100kg less than the F355.

Another important change was the introduction of a removable panel between the passenger compartment and engine bay; combined with the location of the 360's timing belt at the front of the engine, this meant that belt changes could be completed with the engine in situ, dramatically reducing service costs.

Although its straight-line performance was only marginally superior to the F355's, the 360's on-the-road dynamics constituted a significant advance, its best time around Ferrari's Fiorano test track being some three seconds faster than its predecessor's.

This Ferrari F360 Modena F1 Coupé was sold through Meridien Modena and first registered to a Mr Hunt of Dorset on 1st March 2002. The Ferrari has belonged to our vendor since August 2002. Its service history comprises four visits to Maranello Sales Ltd and one to Meridien Modena for the period February 2003 (at 1,434 miles) to March 2009 (3,610 miles), plus one visit to Graypaul in Edinburgh in September 2022 at 4,428 miles. Now displaying circa 4,500 miles on the odometer, the Ferrari has just been serviced by Meridien Modena and is offered for sale in commensurately good overall condition.