This comprehensive Ferrari F355 Factory Workshop Service Repair Manual, encompassing models from 1995 to 1999, provides a detailed and structured guide for maintaining and repairing your vehicle. Created by Ferrari, this manual is the ultimate resource for any owner or mechanic working on the F355. It covers all aspects of the vehicle, including the 3.5L 8-cylinder F129B engine, ensuring you have access to the most accurate and up-to-date information. With its thorough explanations and detailed diagrams, this manual empowers you to perform a wide range of tasks, from routine maintenance to complex repairs. It eliminates the need for any other guides, giving you the confidence and knowledge to keep your Ferrari F355 running at its peak performance.
The Ferrari F355, produced between 1995 and 1999, marked a significant evolution in the Italian marque's mid-engined sports car lineage. Designed to replace the popular 348, the F355 brought a blend of enhanced performance, refined styling, and improved practicality. Its sleek, sculpted lines, penned by Pininfarina, featured a more modern interpretation of the classic Ferrari aesthetic, characterized by low-slung proportions, flowing curves, and a prominent rear diffuser. The F355 boasted a lightweight aluminum chassis, contributing to its agility and responsiveness. Under its sculpted hood resided a potent 3.5-liter, 5-valve per cylinder, naturally aspirated V8 engine, capable of producing a thrilling 375 horsepower. This potent engine, paired with a responsive 6-speed manual transmission, propelled the F355 to a top speed of 188 mph and a 0-60 mph time of just 4.7 seconds.
Beyond its performance prowess, the F355 offered notable improvements in practicality. It featured an updated interior with a more driver-focused cockpit, enhanced sound insulation, and a revised climate control system. The adoption of a hydraulically actuated clutch and revised suspension tuning further enhanced the car's everyday usability. The F355 was offered in various configurations, including the standard coupe, a convertible Spider variant, and a limited-edition Challenge model tailored for track use. Its combination of stunning aesthetics, exhilarating performance, and refined driving experience solidified the F355's place as a modern classic and a worthy successor to the iconic 348. Today, the F355 remains a highly sought-after and collectible model, representing a peak in Ferrari's design and engineering prowess during the 1990s.