Is the 355 the best sounding Ferrari - Just listen to this

Is the 355 the best sounding Ferrari - Just listen to this

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allister

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564 posts

146 months

Tuesday 19th January 2016
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I absolutely love my Manual F430 Spider and feel very lucky to have one - That said, I have to admit, there really is nothing like the sound of a 355.

For me this video just says it all - Volume up please to fully appreciate!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qSK1i5NSFk

Edited by allister on Tuesday 19th January 01:52

Funk

26,254 posts

208 months

Tuesday 19th January 2016
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Usually I love a Ferrari V8 but that sounds somewhat brittle and shrieky to my ears. Sorry, perhaps it's the Capristo I don't like?

This on the other hand...!

https://youtu.be/xwnCAkq1-pU

And this: https://youtu.be/BE060jg6f4g

Glorious!

Edited by Funk on Tuesday 19th January 00:36

allister

Original Poster:

564 posts

146 months

Tuesday 19th January 2016
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Maybe it's just me..... I guess it could be the Capristo but I actually really like that higher pitch, it almost has like a Formula 1 sound - Very different to the tone on many other Ferrari's

ZeroH

2,904 posts

188 months

Tuesday 19th January 2016
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Best sounding Ferrari V8 ever, yes.

Best sounding Ferrari ever, no (F50 imv)

superpippo

182 posts

201 months

Friday 22nd January 2016
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sounds awesome,,,,proper F1 sound.... but a CS sounds even better!

MitchT

15,788 posts

208 months

Friday 22nd January 2016
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Love the 355's exhaust note, though the Testarossa's is my favourite.

lambo_xx

2,199 posts

196 months

Friday 22nd January 2016
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355 is probably the best sounding Ferrari in my opinion. Maybe just beat by the F50 but it's a close call. Modern Ferrari V8s just don't sound as good.

chippy348

623 posts

146 months

Friday 22nd January 2016
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I think that was Chas in his 355 spider, great sounding car and how a 355 should sound

cronk-flakes

3,480 posts

252 months

Saturday 23rd January 2016
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Is that 'B9UTE'? Saw that car a few times at Le Mans. Such a great sound.

MrVert

4,394 posts

238 months

Saturday 23rd January 2016
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Seeing these cars on the move reminds me how gorgeous they are......and also reminds me what an idiot I am for not buying one when they were down to £40k.......doh! grumpy

sparta6

3,689 posts

99 months

Saturday 23rd January 2016
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superpippo said:
sounds awesome,,,,proper F1 sound.... but a CS sounds even better!
when F1 cars sounded good ! 355 sounds WAY better than the current F1 tractors smile

chippy348

623 posts

146 months

Saturday 23rd January 2016
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cronk-flakes said:
Is that 'B9UTE'? Saw that car a few times at Le Mans. Such a great sound.
Yes it was and was owned by a guy called Chas, i have meet him a few times when club scud used to have monthly meets. Really nice guy.


superpippo

182 posts

201 months

Saturday 23rd January 2016
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you are right !!!

sparta6 said:
when F1 cars sounded good ! 355 sounds WAY better than the current F1 tractors smile

LordOfTheManor

1,267 posts

110 months

Saturday 23rd January 2016
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AMAZNG!!

InductionRoar

2,001 posts

131 months

Saturday 23rd January 2016
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Yes.

Steve12NG

257 posts

151 months

Sunday 24th January 2016
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Here's mine. Picture quality is terrible but the sound is good. Turn it up loud!

Hyper flow cats and Nouvalari exhaust.


http://youtu.be/-85n3wMNbR0

mwstewart

7,554 posts

187 months

Sunday 24th January 2016
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It's the exhaust configuration: the 355 has a crossover in the exhaust banks whereas the later V8's don't.

Here's a Scud with a crossover (X-Pipe) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHq9Xj-b1Q0

Slickhillsy

1,772 posts

142 months

Monday 25th January 2016
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The big difference between new and older V8's (and the major contributor to the F1 sound) is the 5th valve in the engine - that was dropped from the 430 onwards when they went to a 4 valve motor. I have a Scud and while it is epic I still cant get the all time best Ferrari V8 out of my head...

No fancy after market x-pipes / synthesised sound, these things were straight from the factory like this!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plYTjTxxNqQ

On full song these things are unbeatable IMO - as always with the last of the last Ferrari got it just right...!

Enjoy! biggrin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0z9YwAQy4Q






Slickhillsy

1,772 posts

142 months

Monday 25th January 2016
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Oh... and to add to ^^ THIS ^^ you should also throw in the accolade of 'Best Looking Ferrari V8' as well biggrin


Slickhillsy

1,772 posts

142 months

Monday 25th January 2016
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Mind you the 4 valves aren't so bad biggrin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM5t3zfhHVQ

Just wish the UK would take a leaf out of the Europeans book when it comes to hill climb events...