A closer look at the Ferrari F355

With some service work due on Ian's F355 GTS, we took the time to have a closer look at some of the components on the car and how it all works, before taking it out for a drive.

[supersonique]

I've never seen a driver of an 355f1 without a smile on his face especially when he passes 5000rpm !

[wimdepril]

Thank you for this excellent video. As an owner of both a manual F355 GTS and a 355 F1 spider, I’ve never understood the negative perception regarding the F1 gearbox. When set up properly, I find it just as enjoyable to drive as the manual. A different driving experience sure, but not worse in my opinion. And the sound…well, it just doesn’t get any better than a 355 on full song. My cars also spend more time in storage than they should, but each time I take one out it feels so special.

[jamesfairmind]

As Michael Caine would say "not very many people know this" but..Yamaha developed both the 5 valve system and the exhaust valve for the 355, both straight from the Yamaha R1 superbike programme. Of course Ferrari never admitted to it but, it was Yamaha engineers who were contracted to develop it.

[ZondaF]

One of the finest production engines ever created! Simply magical and musical. F355 and F50 5 valves per cylinder magic. These are so special and love the channel! If I were in the UK i would definitely pay a visit!

[KeithIves-xsyq]

Thanks for a great video and well explained, I learnt a lot. I have a '97 355 Challenge with the free breathing Bosch 2.7 Motronic injection, non cat, no anti pollution plumbing, no exhaust shut off valve, manual gearbox. A lot less 0:14 expensive to maintain.

[obi-wankenobi]

These videos are criminally underrated. Keep up the good work and the views will come. Found your channel today from Mr Jayemm and I suspect that will help boost your channel. On another note, I never thought Id hear “Doo doo” and Ferrari in the same sentence, unless referring to the reliability of these 355 F1 systems

[kev-the-windsurfer.]

They updated to the 5.2 Motronic because it was able to have OBD2 which is what the USA required post 1996 for emissions. Nice video, always enjoy your

[jayernster]

A million dollar class by a very classy organization. I almost felt after watching that I was going to be required to answer a few exam questions! Yes, the 355 is a ‘modem’ classic, and one I prefer to the less engaging 488, for instance.
Thanks for a very good video, Mates!

[ImperrfectStranger]

16:22 Small error... The *earlier* "2.7" cars had the separate intake pipes with dual MAFs. The car in your video is a later 5.2 with single MAF and engine ECU.

[peterpotts]

What a nice gentleman beautiful car hope you have many many years to enjoy it great to see a practical lad giving practical knowledge loved the video

[elliottcaras]

Wonderful video, and I was thinking that car is well looked after and in great condition - makes sense it’s owner is a very skilled and knowledgeable tech!

[geoffclarke]

Great cars and I had a great weekend in a 355 I hired for a weekend away in the early 2000's. I'd always go for a manual though as the gear change on a 355 is brilliant.

[maseraticc]

Thank you another excellent and informative video Ian, you blend the right amount of interesting technical facts with your walk around the cars with the driving experience, brilliant - I have a 328 which is adorable :-) - but the 355 is the pinnacle in my eyes!

[nickmilojevic]

Great content, interesting to hear about and see the f1 system.

[casperholm]

Thanks for a lovely add - only got a 190 cosworth which i like, but have driven a 360 once. Ferrari is still only a dream. Happy new year

[leobowers]

Great Video presented with your natural dedication and energy Ian as always. Superb example of 355, who wouldn’t want one, what a drivers car!!
I always thought it looked fun in silver. After 13 years ownership of our manual 355 Spider it never failed to make me howl in joyous laughter as I screamed through the rev range and handling capabilities in those annual summer months. Best regards. Catch you this year.

[boblivingston]

Brilliant and interesting information about the 355.Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[michaelbonade]

Fantastic booming exhaust sound....very nice

[ginor]

Have you ever had a 355 where the cam belts have failed. 5000 miles for every belt service seems so short for an engine out job

[institutmorningkiss]

I chose a 348 GTS due to a more analogue feel and lower running costs