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Custom Twin Turbo-ferrari 355 Challenge Car on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:16000 Color: Yellow
Location:

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Engine:custom twin-turbo 3.5l v8
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: zffxr41axv0107990
Year: 1997
Sub Model: challenge
Make: Ferrari
Exterior Color: Yellow
Model: 355
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: Challenge
Drive Type: 6-speed Manual
Mileage: 16,000

One of 2 twin-turbo conversions on F355 Challenge cars performed by Ferrari-authorized dealer on a factory built 1997 355 Challenge car. Conversion done in 2007 at a cost of $32,000. Mileage is approx. 15,000 and change. This car has a 6 speed manual transmission.

Currently set up at 500 RWHP for maximum reliability, 600 RWHP is available with minimum fuss. I believe max boost is 700 RWHP. I have kept it at 500 rwhp (low boost) for extreme reliability. Body, engine and transmission in excellent shape. As any Ferrari fan knows, the 355 engines are bulletproof if well maintained, and this car has always been maintained by the Ferrari dealer. Receipts available.

Extremely reliable, much easier to drive fast than a 360 or 430 Challenge (I sold my 360CH to buy this), and faster than both those cars. I have used this as a trackday car only, as has the previous owner (before turbo installation). Has custom ECU programming, uprated injectors, custom twin intercoolers, electronically adjustable shocks, etc. Everything was hand fabricated to make this an extremely fast yet great-handling car. Major service done in 2008, and car has been in storage since.

Paint and body are in excellent condition except for the lower front spoiler lip which has some stone chips. Body is straight with no accidents. Full roll cage, passenger seat, fire extinguisher plumbed in. Rear wing. Set up for 2-way radio and has videocam mount. Everything works as it should. Car has a custom “large man” seat for me, but original racing seat can be re-installed. Has passenger seat. Both have 6 point harnesses.

The car is a joy to drive. Incredible grip but very forgiving at the limit. Faster than any 360/430/F40 or anything else I’ve been on track with. This is a car you wear, not a car you sit in.

Back injury forces sale. I thought I’d recover and keep using this wonderful car, but the docs say different. The car is stored at Classic Coach in Elizabeth, N.J and may be viewed/inspected there by appointment. Kindly contact me if you wish to view or inspect the car.

Car is not street-legal, and is sold on a Bill of Sale.

Buyer may pick up the car, or I will assist with shipping. Buyer pays all shipping charges.

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