355 by Evoluto dials up supercar wayback machine

Posted on July 12, 2024
Supercars
355 by Evoluto dials up supercar wayback machine

UK-based Evoluto Automobili is touting its restored Ferrari F355 as an alternative to modern high-tech supercars.

The 355 by Evoluto is an upgraded version of the 1990s classic, which Evoluto calls in a press release "an antidote to the digital direction of the modern supercar." And Evolut claims that a level of engineering work comparable to an automaker's new car development program sets the 355 apart from other restomods.

The process begins with a bare chassis of a donor car provided by the customer. Carbon fiber reinforcements are then added to increase torsional stiffness by 23%. The target vehicle weight is approximately 2,200 lbs.

The F355's flat-plane crank V-8 engine features more than 200 new and redesigned components that Evolute claims not only increase output to 420 hp and raise engine speed to 8,500 rpm, but also improve reliability. Changes include coil-on-plug ignition for more precise spark control, a quill shaft that reduces vibration, and a CNC ported head with a larger inlet valve. The Evolto also features a new titanium exhaust system to improve the engine's sound.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission, and the 355 by Evolut is mounted on 19-inch forged alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires and Brembo brakes with six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers. system for braking. Carbon ceramic brakes are also available.

Exterior styling has also been updated by Callum, a design firm founded by former Jaguar design boss Ian Callum that also recently shaped the prototype of the Nyovolt fast-charging electric sports car. The new front end adds air intakes and a front splitter. The pop-up headlights now feature LED elements, the door handles are flushed, and the track has been widened.

Evoluto plans to build 55 of these restomods, with prices depending on customer specifications. The company plans to give a limited preview at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed and a full unveiling at the 2024 Monterey Car Week next month.

Painstakingly reworking classic cars is already an established niche, and new entrants are on the rise. Another U.K.-based company, Boreham Motorworks, plans to launch continued versions of the RS200 and Mk1 Escort rally icons. Boreham, however, plans to build a completely new car rather than relying on a donor chassis.

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