With a low nose, bulging fenders and fastback rear roof, the 360 has classic Ferrari styling cues. Large, functional air intakes cool the dual radiators and the engine.
Aluminium is used for the body, chassis and suspension, which trims the curb weight to 3,064 pounds more than 200 pounds less than the predecessor F355.
A 400-horsepower 3.6-liter V-8 mounted behind the seats and ahead of the rear axle powers the rear-drive 360 and teams with a six-speed manual transmission. Formula One-style paddles mounted on the steering column allow changing gears without removing hands from the steering wheel.
Ferrari says the 360 reaches 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds and can cruise to a top speed of more than 180 mph.