In the world of increasingly popular restomod cars, where the majority are projects based on the Porsche 911, an example based on one of the Ferrari models also pops up. This time it’s the Evoluto 355 based on the Ferrari F355 Berlinetta, the work of British company Evoluto Automobili.

The Ferrari F355 Berlinetta was produced from 1994 until 1999, and over 11,000 cars left the production line, making it the most-produced Ferrari at the time. However, Evoluto Automobili did everything to modernize it but at the same time keep some of the main features of this car. All body panels are made of carbon fiber, which reduces the weight of the car by 200 kg compared to the standard model.

Under the bonnet is still a 3.5-L V8 engine with 426 hp (318 kW) @ 8,500 rpm. This means that the restomod now has 45 hp more than the standard car which has 381 hp (284 kW) at 8,250 rpm. Currently, there is no data on the performance of the Evoluto 355, and the standard F355 Berlinetta accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph), so we can expect better figures. Power is sent to the rear axle via a 6-speed manual gearbox with limited mechanical differential lock.

“The potential of Ferrari’s famous atmospheric engine, which in this case is responsible for only 1,250 kilograms, is more than enough for top-notch fun in a car with a refined suspension and a 23 percent stiffer body on adequate tires,” say the company in which today’s super sports hybrid cars with enormous power they consider it pointless and difficult to use even on closed circular paths.

Evoluto will build only 55 cars, and this one is painted blue, which is the total opposite of the standard Rosso Corsa. It sits on lightweight 19-inch wheels wrapped in 235/35 front and 305/30 rear Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

The price is not known.

Source: Evoluto Automobili

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