It’s long been the belief of many enthusiasts that the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale is a properly special moment for the mid-engined V8 Ferrari genre. The slight and pretty proportions of the 360 wear the tautness and purpose of track preparation well.
MAY 22nd 2017
Video: What makes the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale so special?
And that’s before you’ve even got in it, fired it up and got your toe down. Walking up to the CS you’ll note the delicate carbon mirrors and, depending on the spec of the car you’re approaching, cut-outs in the windows. You’ll climb aboard and be met by bare carbon and aluminium without any sign of carpets, a suede dash and purposeful bucket seats. These are all 360 CS staples, but they aren’t what defines this car. To know what makes this car so special, you don’t actually have to be looking at it. Take a look at the video above, turn up the volume, and everything will make sense.

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