Against 190 other V8 cars rated 1997–1999, the F355 trails their 15.4 mpg average by 4.4 mpg, about $997 a year.
Every Ferrari F355 engine, compared
The Ferrari F355 was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 8-cyl | 9 / 13.5 | 1996–1999 | $3,491 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1999) | $0.291 |
| Fuel per year | $3,491 |
| Fuel over five years | $17,455 |
| Against other V8 cars, 1997–1999 | +$997 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $7,075 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1999 Ferrari F355 gives up 4 mpg in town: 13 on the highway against 9 in the city, $1,313 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1999) | 9 mpg | $4,267 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 13 mpg | $2,954 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (44%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the F355 changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the F355 was rated in, all of them at 11 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 9 / 13 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 1998 | 9 / 13 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 1997 | 9 / 14 | 1 | $3,491 | |
| 1996 | 9 / 14 | 1 | $3,491 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Ferrari F355 — 1 engine across 1996–1999. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $7,075. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1999 Ferrari F355 get?
11 mpg combined, 9 city and 13 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1996 the F355 has averaged 11 mpg.
Is the 1999 F355 more efficient than the 1998?
About the same: 11 against 11 mpg combined.
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