Similar in philosophy to the late, great F40 the Stradale cuts out the fat and leaves only the components essential in the art of driving. Even carpeting has been removed, while lightweight carbon-fiber sport seats replace the standard 360 buckets. Optional 3 or 4-point racing harnesses can be fitted as well.
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| With a firm focus on the art of driving, the 360 Challenge's interior is stripped down to only the most necessary parts which are remade out of lighter materials. (Photo: Ferrari) |
The instrument package is made of carbon fiber as well, incorporating unique yellow on black gauges that are reportedly easier to make out in poor lighting conditions. Framing the dials is an F1 inspired steering wheel, complete with a flattened top section and standard paddle-shift actuators.
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| The most powerful V8 Ferrari has ever offered, the 3.6-L Stradale engine produces 425-hp at 8,500 rpm. (Photo: Ferrari) |
Carbon fiber is also the material of choice for door panel construction. The Stradale's center tunnel, also made of the high-tech composite, incorporates the ignition button, reverse gear switch, dynamic vehicle settings - that include race, launch control and an ASR delete switch). The optional roll bar was developed for an owner wanting to race his Challenge Stradale on the weekend, said to be 40 percent lighter than a conventional roll bar.
The 360 Modena doesn't rely on sheer displacement to make power, but rather its 3.6-L V8 is diminutive compared to American iron, but produces 425-hp at 8,500 rpm in Stradale guise, 25-hp more than the standard car. Its 118.5 brake horsepower per liter makes it the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 Ferrari has ever offered.
