The manufacturer claims that all the technical specifications promised during the first project presentation in 2024 have been confirmed. Thus, the car will receive an upgraded 3.5-liter V8 from the original F355. In the standard Evoluto version, this engine develops 420 hp at 8,000 rpm and 370 Nm of torque. The maximum revs are increased to 8,500 rpm. For comparison, in 1994, the original F355 produced 375 hp and 363 Nm.
The engineers reduced the inertia of internal components, installed new camshafts, refined the cylinder head, and developed a stainless steel exhaust system.
For an additional fee, a version with an increased displacement to 3.7 liters will be offered. This engine develops 480 hp at 9,000 rpm and 400 Nm of torque. It is equipped with camshafts with increased valve lift, an upgraded fuel supply system, and reinforced internal elements designed for long-term operation at high revs.
The chassis is also seriously redesigned. The track is widened by 77 mm at the front and 66 mm at the rear. The suspension received new control arms, knuckles, and stabilizers. The geometry is revised taking into account modern tires to improve steering feedback.
Evoluto collaborated with R53 Suspension on the development of three-mode adjustable shock absorbers. The steering rack has become shorter but retained the hydraulic booster. The number of turns from lock to lock is reduced from 3.25 to 2. Larger Brembo brakes are installed.
The declared dry weight is 1,250 kg, which is about 100 kg less than the serial F355 of the 1990s.
The cabin uses carbon and machined metal. Analog instruments and physical switches are retained. The climate system is upgraded. About 90% of the wiring is redone to increase reliability.
The final prototype has undergone over 5,000 miles (8,000 km) of track tests and 10,000 miles (16,000 km) of engine tests. The final stage of endurance testing for 20,000 miles (32,000 km) is scheduled to be completed in April.
It is planned to release only 55 cars. The base price starts at approximately 595,000 pounds sterling (about 800,000 dollars). The first deliveries are scheduled for the fourth quarter. In terms of cost, the project is about twice as expensive as the new Ferrari 296 GTB and exceeds the price of the new 849 Testarossa.
Source: Carscoops