Ferrari F355 Restomod Enters Production
Evoluto has officially begun production of its Ferrari F355 restomod with a re-engineered V8 engine capable of spinning to 9,000 RPM. The project revives the iconic 1990s F355 with modern upgrades throughout the chassis and interior while maintaining analog driving feel. Social media buzz highlights Ferrari 355 restomod stretching its V8 in tunnel runs, showcasing the car's performance capabilities.
- The original Ferrari F355 was produced from 1994 to 1999 as a successor to the Ferrari 348. It was a significant model for the brand, being the first road car available with a Formula 1-style paddle-shift transmission system, introduced in 1997. - While the base restomod increases horsepower to around 414-420 hp from the original 380 hp, Evoluto also offers an optional, larger 3.7-liter engine variant that produces 473 hp and increases the redline to a screaming 9,000 RPM. - The redesigned bodywork was penned by the firm CALLUM, led by renowned British car designer Ian Callum. The new body panels are made from carbon fiber, contributing to a dry weight of 1,250 kg (2,756 lbs), roughly 100 kg (220 lbs) less than the donor car. - To improve handling with modern tires, the chassis has been stiffened by 23%, and the suspension geometry has been completely re-engineered. This includes widening the car by 77mm at the front and 66mm at the rear. - Coventry-based Evoluto Automobili plans a limited production run of just 55 units for its reimagined F355. The project was first revealed at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed before undergoing extensive track and road testing. - The original F355 was the last mid-engine Ferrari to feature the iconic "flying buttress" rear window design and pop-up headlights, which are replaced by modern LED units on the Evoluto version. - At the time of its launch, the F355's 3.5-liter, 5-valve-per-cylinder V8 engine produced the highest specific output of any naturally aspirated production car, with 109 horsepower per liter.
