Contrary to what you might think, making an entry-level Ferrari is harder than a top-tier supercar. At the entry-level, you've got to balance performance, looks, features, character, and price. Your entry-level sports car can't be a threat to the ones further up the pecking order. Plus, when you're following up a class act like the Ferrari F355, you've really got to knock this one out of the park. Ferrari did just that in 1999 with the debut of the Ferrari 360. Many improvements were made to create meaningful gains over the F355 in just about every conceivable area. If you'd like to sample the 360-driving experience, this 2001 Ferrari 360 Spyder is a fine way to do so. With only 13,250 miles on the odometer, this car has received some recent servicing, a recent oil change, and some maintenance to keep it at its peak.

Exterior and Interior

Red, or rather Rosso Corsa in Ferrari speak, is what this 2001 Ferrari 360 Spyder is. It's the most iconic color for the most popular sports car manufacturer in the world. In the work of Pininfarina, the 360's lines flow smoothly, with a shape that is beautiful; some might even call it art. Features such as the glaring xenon headlamps give it a piercing gaze, while the red-painted brake calipers behind the blacked-out wheels scream potency, while the new tires ensure that you can explore the limits of this car, where it's safe and legal to do so. As a convertible, it's got a contrasting black top. The current seller tells us that the car has received new convertible top calipers for optimal functionality. We're sure that you'll be operating the top a lot, as the engine's note alone is something to behold. The two-seat cabin of this 2001 Ferrari 360 Spyder presents itself in a black and gray theme, with Daytona seats and a paddle shifter-equipped steering wheel. You'll find amenities such as automatic climate control and an Alpine head unit that supports Bluetooth, USB and AUX connectivity. The current seller tells us that the car has received a new air conditioning unit, which is great news for those living in the warmer parts of the country. Of course, when you're behind the wheel with that yellow-faced rev counter waiting for you, creature comforts won't matter anymore. All that will matter is driving.

Engine

This 2001 Ferrari 360 Spyder has a 3.6L quad-camshaft V8 that develops 395hp at a heady 8,500rpm. Torque peaks at 373lb-ft, around 4,750rpm. Sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed Graziano automated manual gearbox, you can hit sixty from rest in as low as 4.7 seconds and on to a redline-limited top speed of 175mph. The current owner tells us that the car has received a new set of brakes and packs a Bosch 5.3 ABS system. Steering is via a rack-and-pinion set-up for crisp handling. Finally, the tuned free-flow exhaust system will allow you to savor the engine's otherworldly wail even better.