Evoluto Automobili has confirmed production readiness of its ‘355 by Evoluto’, following completion of an extensive engineering and validation programme. The British firm’s re-engineered interpretation of the Ferrari F355 has now passed sign-off testing ahead of first customer deliveries scheduled for Q4 this year.
The Evoluto 355 has been comprehensive re-engineered with a focus on durability, precision and what the company terms ‘Peak Analogue’ performance. The programme has included 5000 miles of on-track validation and 10,000 miles of engine testing, ahead of final 20,000-mile durability sign-off – significant given Evoluto’s decision to back the car with a two-year, 20,000-mile warranty.
Central to the transformation is a substantially revised chassis. Front and rear tracks are widened by 77mm and 66mm respectively, supported by newly engineered suspension arms, uprights, wheel bearings and anti-roll hardware. The geometry has been recalibrated to suit modern wheel and tyre packages, with scrub radius, castor and camber characteristics optimised. Bespoke three-way adjustable dampers from R53 – now confirmed as suspension partner across DRVN road products – complete the package.
Unsprung mass has been reduced through newly designed wheel bearing assemblies and lightweight driveshafts using 300M steel, the latter lengthened to accommodate the wider stance. The steering rack is also much quicker, reducing lock-to-lock turns from 3.25 to 2.0, paired with a recalibrated electro-hydraulic assistance system intended to preserve feel rather than dilute it.
Under the rear deck sits a naturally aspirated V8 closely related to the original 3.5-litre F355 unit. In 3.5-litre form it produces 414bhp at 8000rpm and 273lb ft, revving to 8500rpm. An optional 3.7-litre variant increases output to 473bhp and 295lb ft with a 9000rpm redline. Internal components, cam profiles and valvetrain have been revised, while a bespoke stainless steel exhaust system aims to retain the high-revving character that defined the donor car.
The interior has likewise been re-engineered rather than merely retrimmed. Carbon construction reduces weight and increases rigidity, while analogue instrumentation and machined metal controls replace screen-dominated interfaces. Approximately 90% of the wiring harness is new, with a modernised powertrain ECU and simplified electronic architecture designed to improve reliability.
Production is limited to 55 cars, with the first customer chassis entering the build phase in March.
For more info, see evolutoautomobili.com
