2000 Ferrari 360 Modena Test Drive

Ferrari expected the 360 Modena would build on the F355 legend the way the 550 Maranello advanced the spirit of the Testarossa. Reduced weight, increased performance, better handling, more structural rigidity, and increased interior room and comfort served as evidence that the four years Ferrari spend developing the Modena were well worth it. A new intake tract coupled with revised stainless steel exhaust added 25 horsepower to the same basic 3.5liter DOHC V8 the Modena shared with the F355, bringing the dyno tally to an even 400 horsepower. With either F1 paddle shift or a six speed manual transmission, the Modena hit 60 MPH in 4.5 seconds.