1:18 Die Cast Model 1994 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta in red

A detailed model of the 1994 F355 Berlinetta in red

 

The Berlinetta was introduced in May 1994, as the first in a successful series of F355 models. Initially, the 6-speed manual was the only transmission available. However, in 1997, the Berlinetta was the first-ever road car to be equipped with the innovative F1-style gearbox management system.

 

Derived directly from Formula 1, where it made its debut in 1989 resulting in a win at the Brazilian Grand Prix, the electro-hydraulic system was operated by paddles behind the steering wheel using the F355's conventional 6-speed manual gearbox.

 

The new transmission guaranteed faster gear changes, with the additional advantage that both of the driver's hands could stay on the wheel at all times