1999 Ferrari F355 GTS

On the introduction of the 355 at the Geneva Auto Show in 1994 for the model year 1995, it was very well received by automotive media and Ferrari enthusiasts alike. The American publication Motor Trend praised the 355 as “the best-looking Italian body since Michelangelo’s David.”

The F355 was among the first of the Ferraris to be shaped in the Maranello wind tunnel lending a more refined aerodynamic shape and elegant look to the sporty car. The lineage of classic Ferrari lines included two dramatic air intakes low on the doors and along the running boards, a departure from the larger raked intakes of the previous 348 models. Likewise, safety features which were emerging in the 90’s such as anti-lock brakes and airbags were also standard on the 355s.

In 1995, Ferrari introduced the GTS model to the F355 family. The GTS model is based on the Berlinetta but offers a removable “targa-style” hard top roof, which stows away behind the seats. Other specifications were identical to the Berlinetta. A total of 2,577 GTS models were produced, with 2,048 delivered with the 6-speed transmission and another 529 with the F1 transmission.