At a glance
About this car
The 1998 Ferrari F355 Spider delivers open-top driving with its Red exterior and Tan leather interior. Powered by a 3.5L V8 engine producing 380 horsepower, this rear-wheel-drive convertible pairs the engine with a 6-speed manual transmission equipped with a gated shifter.
Showing 33,047 miles, the car features power windows, power door locks, alloy wheels, air conditioning, and a tilt steering column. Instrumentation includes a tachometer, while audio comes from an AM/FM radio with cassette player.
Safety and performance equipment includes ABS brakes, driver and passenger airbags, a limited slip differential, and a locking differential, all complemented by leather seats.
Price vs. market
Strong Value $89,905 (43%) below the median of 18 comparable listings.
- This car
- $119,995
- Median asking
- $209,900
- Comparables
- 18 · 1996–1999
- Median mileage
- 22,991 mi (this car 33,047)
Compared with other active listings of the same model (model years ±2) on Exotics Group. These are dealers' asking prices, not sale prices, and condition, options, mileage and history are not adjusted for.
About the Ferrari F355 Spider
- Production
- 1995–1999
- Est. units built
- 1,663
- Cylinders
- 8
- Powertrain
- Combustion
- Body
- Convertible
The Ferrari F355 Spider, introduced in 1995 as the convertible variant of the F355 Berlinetta, was produced until 1999. Approximately 3,717 units of the Spider were built, making it a relatively rare model compared to other Ferraris of the era. It features a 3.5-liter V8 engine, delivering 375 horsepower at 8,250 RPM, paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or an optional F1-style electrohydraulic paddle-shift gearbox, one of the first of its kind in a road car. Performance highlights include a 0-60 mph time of around 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 183 mph.
For exotic car collectors, the F355 Spider holds appeal due to its rarity, especially in manual transmission form, as fewer than 30% of units were equipped with it. Its value has appreciated in recent years, with well-maintained examples often fetching between $80,000 and $150,000 at auctions, depending on condition and provenance. The model is historically significant as one of the last Ferraris to feature a naturally aspirated V8 with a high-revving character before the brand shifted toward larger displacement engines. Special editions or low-mileage examples are particularly sought after in the collector market.
Price history
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