Ferrari F355 Challenge
SB Race Engineering’s team have been involved for preparing F355 Challenge cars since the mid-90s. (one of our current cars pictured above)
The F355 Challenge made its debut alongside the 348 Challenge in the Ferrari Challenge for the 1995 season. This followed the establishment of the European series in 1993 and the subsequent North American series in 1994, with a Japanese series introduced in 1995.
Chosen to succeed its predecessor, the F355 Challenge was directly derived from its road-going counterpart, the F355 berlinetta. The modifications were minimal, limited to enhancements such as the exhaust system, clutch, slick tires, and mandatory racing safety features like the roll cage, six-point safety harness, fire extinguisher, front tow hook, and electric circuit breaker. Competing until 2000, the F355 Challenge paved the way for the 360 Challenge, which replaced it in the following year.
Ferrari F355 Challenge Technical Specifications
Year of Manufacture – 1995
| ENGINE | |||
| type | rear, longitudinal 90° V8 | ||
| bore/stroke | 85 x 77 mm | ||
| unitary displacement | 436.94 cc | ||
| total displacement | 3495.50 cc | ||
| compression ratio | 11:1 | ||
| maximum power | 279 kW (380 hp) at 8250 rpm | ||
| power per litre | 109 hp/l | ||
| maximum torque | 363 Nm (37 kgm) at 6000 rpm | ||
| valve actuation | twin overhead camshafts per bank, five valves per cylinder | ||
| fuel feed | Bosch Motronic M2.7 electronic injection | ||
| ignition | Bosch Motronic M2.7 static electronic, single spark plug per cylinder | ||
| lubrication | dry sump | ||
| clutch | single-plate | ||
| CHASSIS | |||
| frame | steel monocoque with tubular steel rear sub-frame | ||
| front suspension | independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar | ||
| rear suspension | independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar | ||
| brakes | discs | ||
| transmission | 6-speed + reverse | ||
| steering | rack-and-pinion | ||
| fuel tank | capacity 88 litres | ||
| front tyres | P Zero 245-645-18 | ||
| rear tyres | P Zero 305-645-18 | ||
| BODYWORK | |||
| type | two-seater berlinetta | ||
| length | 4250 mm | ||
| width | 1900 mm | ||
| height | 1170 mm | ||
| wheelbase | 2450 mm | ||
| front track | 1514 mm | ||
| rear track | 1615 mm | ||
| weight | 1355 kg (with liquids) | ||
| PERFORMANCE | |||
| top speed | – | ||
| acceleration 0-100 km/h | – | ||
| 0-400 m | – | ||
| 0-1000 m | – | ||