by The Start of Production for the Special Ferrari F355 Version
In 2024, the world first saw the Ferrari F355 reimagined by Evoluto in studio conditions. Now the car, officially named the 355 by Evoluto, is finally doing what the mid-engined Italian V8 was built for — roaring in a tunnel, preparing for the start of production next month. The manufacturer reports that it has confirmed every characteristic promised during the car’s first showing.
To mark the occasion, the British company released a short video filmed in the Catesby Tunnel, where the car demonstrates all its vocal power. It’s not the muffled bass roar of a modern turbocharged supercar, but the true rising sound of a naturally aspirated engine, as if the ’90s never ended.
The Heart of the Car: A Refined Engine
Under the sharpened body hides a significantly modified version of the original 3.5-liter V8 engine from Ferrari. In the standard Evoluto specification, it now develops 414 hp at 8000 rpm and 370 Nm of torque, revving to a redline of 8500 rpm. This is more than the original 375 hp and 363 Nm of the 1994 F355.
New internal components reduce inertia, special camshafts and polished cylinder heads improve engine breathing, and a reworked stainless steel exhaust system amplifies the acoustic theater.
For those who want more power, Evoluto offers an option with a 3.7-liter engine that delivers 473 hp at 9000 rpm and 400 Nm of torque. This unit received extreme camshaft lobes, an improved fuel system, and reinforced internal components designed for prolonged high-speed operation.
Deep Modernization of the Chassis and Running Gear
However, the changes go far beyond the engine. The track is widened by 77 mm at the front and 66 mm at the rear, supported by completely redesigned suspension arms, struts, and stabilizers. The company even re-engineered critical mounting points to optimize geometry for modern tires, aiming to improve scrub radius and steering feel.
We collaborated with R53 Suspension to create special three-way adjustable dampers. A faster, yet still hydraulic, steering rack is also installed, reducing the steering lock-to-lock turns from 3.25 to 2.
Behind the wheels hide powerful Brembo brakes, and unsprung mass is reduced thanks to lighter wheel bearings and reworked driveshafts. The car’s claimed dry weight is 1250 kg, which is approximately 100 kg lighter than the original F355 of its time.
Updated Interior and Intensive Testing
The interior is dominated by carbon fiber and metal trim, but there are no large screens. Evoluto has retained physical dials and rotary controls, modernized the climate control system, and reworked about 90% of the wiring for improved reliability.
The final prototype has already undergone over 8000 km of track testing and 16000 km of engine testing. Durability testing covering 32000 km is expected to be completed in April.
Exclusivity and Price
Only 55 cars will be built. Their price is reported to start from £595,000, with first deliveries planned for the fourth quarter. This makes the 355 by Evoluto roughly twice as expensive as a new Ferrari 296 GTB and even more expensive than a new 849 Testarossa.
Creating the 355 by Evoluto is not just a restoration, but a deep engineering reincarnation of a classic. The project demonstrates how modern technologies and materials can unlock a car’s potential while leaving its spirit untouched. Such work requires not only knowledge but also a sense of proportion, so as not to lose the very magic for which the car is valued. The limited series and corresponding price make it not just a vehicle, but rather a moving artifact for collectors who cherish mechanical purity and the emotions of the naturally aspirated engine era.
