1997 Ferrari F355 Spider

Make

Ferrari

Model

F355 Spider

Year

1997

Listed price

$129,991

Location

Largo, Florida

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

32,976 miles

The Ferrari F355 arrived in 1994, marking a significant evolution from its 348 predecessor and ushering in a new era of performance and design for Maranello's mid-engined V8 berlinettas. Its name, derived from its 3.5-liter engine and 5 valves per cylinder, hinted at the technological sophistication beneath its Pininfarina-sculpted skin. The F355 was lauded for its sublime handling, a direct result of extensive aerodynamic development and a vastly improved chassis. Producing 375 horsepower, its F129B V8 engine was a masterpiece, renowned for its spine-tingling shriek as it revved to an astonishing 8,500 RPM. This generation cemented the F355's status as one of the most mechanically and aesthetically celebrated modern Ferraris, with the Spider variant offering an unfiltered connection to its operatic soundtrack. This particular 1997 Ferrari F355 Spider embodies the pure, unadulterated driving experience the model is famous for. Showing 32,976 miles, it retains the highly desirable manual transmission, a choice increasingly rare and cherished in contemporary supercars. The naturally aspirated 3.5L Gas V8 engine delivers its power with an urgency and a vocal character that modern forced-induction engines simply cannot replicate, making every drive an event. This F355 Spider represents an opportunity to acquire a true analog supercar from Ferrari's golden era.