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The Evoluto 355 – A Refined Legend
This video compares the original Ferrari F355 with the extensively re-engineered Evoluto 355 restomod, of which only 55 will be built. The price starts at £595,000 plus VAT, a donor car, and options, potentially exceeding £800,000.
Engine & Performance
- Original: 3.5L V8, 375 hp (claimed), revs to 8,500 rpm.
- Evoluto: Same displacement but 420 hp and ~400 Nm torque. Over 200 new internal components.
- Optional 3.7L upgrade: 480 hp, 450 Nm, 9,000 rpm – most customers choose this.
Design & Body
- Wider: +77 mm front, +66 mm rear, 25 mm lower.
- Full carbon fiber body, no steel panels.
- Modern touches: LED pop-up headlights, carbon splitter, larger air intakes, 19-inch forged magnesium wheels (4 kg lighter each).
- Aggressive yet faithful to the original's silhouette.
Interior
- Completely redesigned: Leather, carbon fiber, billet aluminum – premium throughout.
- Analog dash with digital inserts, no touchscreen, but optional phone holder with Bluetooth.
- Open-gate shifter and thin-rimmed steering wheel for pure tactility.
- UV-lit switches and two cupholders – a modern indulgence.
- No USB port, but speakers and optional phone integration.
Chassis & Driving Experience
- Steering: Hydraulic, quicker ratio (2 turns lock-to-lock vs. 3.25).
- Weight: 1,250 kg dry – 100 kg less than stock.
- Suspension: Fully redesigned with 3-way adjustable dampers, 23% stiffer chassis.
- On the road: Brutal, raw V8 sound, precise steering, excellent mechanical grip. Designed for B-roads, not track times.
- The Evoluto delivers analog thrills with modern refinement – a car that feels alive at lower speeds.
Verdict
The Evoluto 355 is a ground-up re-engineering that preserves the original's soul while fixing its flaws. Despite the astronomical price, it offers unmatched character and driving joy. The reviewer, a lifelong fan of the original, would rather dream of driving this version.
