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Ferrari 360

1999 – 2004 — Italy

The Ferrari 360 (Type F131) was a high-performance sports car produced by Ferrari from 1999 to 2004, serving as the successor to the popular Ferrari F355 model and paving the way for the next generation F430. This two-seater vehicle featured a mid-engine layout and rear-wheel drive configuration, embodying the essence of a classic sports car design. One of the standout features of the Ferrari 360 was its innovative all-aluminium space-frame chassis, developed through a collaboration between Ferrari and Alcoa. This new chassis design offered a substantial 40% increase in stiffness compared to its predecessor, which utilized steel construction. Despite a 10% overall size increase, the vehicle managed to achieve a remarkable 28% reduction