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The Ferrari F355 Challenge is the track-only variant of the iconic F355, stripped down and tuned for pure racing thrills. It features a 3.5-litre V8 engine producing around 380 horsepower, paired with a race-spec 6-speed manual gearbox and enhanced suspension for razor-sharp handling. Unlike its road-going cousins, the Challenge version drops all the fluff – no air conditioning, no sound system, just raw, unfiltered speed. Expect a 0-100 km/h time in the low 4 seconds and a top speed north of 290 km/h.

Used examples in Australia can be found on CarShowroom or Tradingpost, usually flirting with six-figure prices due to their rarity and pedigree. If you’re dreaming of owning one, prepare for equally rare and expensive maintenance, often requiring specialist ServiceCentral attention. The F355 Challenge isn’t for the faint-hearted; it’s a brutal, honest race car masquerading as a supercar.