Ferrari have announced that the new 360 Challenge Stradale will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

The Press Release states:

"The Challenge Stradale derives from the latest interpretation of the pure Ferrari tradition of making road cars directly derived from the race cars. With the Challenge Stradale the racing expertise comes from the Ferrari Challenge International Championships and the FIA GT races, where the 360 Challenge and 360 GT models are top protagonists, both in Europe and in the United States."

Although details of the final specification have not yet been released by Ferrari it is thought to include the following:

• Weight reduced by approximately 100 kgs.
• Challenge software in the gearbox for quicker changes.
• 19" Challenge wheels.
• Lowered and stiffened suspension.
• Competition (larger) discs and pads.
• Challenge-type exhaust system.
• Challenge grills and carbon fibre doors.
• Paddle shift only.
• Interior : cloth dashboard trim, Challenge seats, push-button starter, drilled pedals, optional electric windows.

No price has been announced but the consensus is that there will be approximately a 25% price premium over the normal 360.

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