Ferrari 360 Spider (00-04) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 04 January 2008 Last Updated: 10 December 2008 The Spider version of the Ferrari 360 was the first proper mid-engined convertible model from the Italian carmaker. Rather than having a removable targa roof panel it features a fabric hood which folds down in 20 seconds and is hidden under a rear deck with twin ‘speed humps’ that also conceal the roll-over hoops. With a more open cockpit than previous soft-top Ferraris, the 360 Spider feels like a genuine convertible rather than a car with a big sunroof. It made up a third of all 360s built and explains why it still commands high prices, even for early cars and left-hand drive versions. It uses the same extensive aluminium frame and composite bodywork as the coupe 360M, but there’s also extra bracing to maintain rigidity. 4 out of 5 Other Ferrari reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £114,848 - £121,348 Used price range: £25,346 - £44,298 View all used prices Get a Ferrari 360 Spider (00-04) information pack Next steps Attention-grabbing looks, drives as well as coupe version, blistering pace Expensive to run and maintain, thirsty engine The Spider version of the Ferrari 360 was the first proper mid-engined convertible model from the Italian carmaker. Rather than having a removable targa roof panel it features a fabric hood which folds down in 20 seconds and is hidden under a rear deck with twin ‘speed humps’ that also conceal the roll-over hoops. With a more open cockpit than previous soft-top Ferraris, the 360 Spider feels like a genuine convertible rather than a car with a big sunroof. It made up a third of all 360s built and explains why it still commands high prices, even for early cars and left-hand drive versions. It uses the same extensive aluminium frame and composite bodywork as the coupe 360M, but there’s also extra bracing to maintain rigidity. Driving & Performance Performance 5 out of 5"The Spider uses the same 3.6-litre V8 engine as the coupe model, complete with five valves per..." Handling 4.5 out of 5"Losing the roof doesn't mean that the 360 loses any of its handling prowess. The 360 Spider is one..." Comfort Comfort 3.5 out of 5"With the roof in place, the Spider has just as much headroom as the coupe model and getting in and..." Practicality 2 out of 5"As the Ferrari 360 Spider is mid-engined, lowering the roof does not affect the boot space which is..." Equipment 4 out of 5"Along with the electric roof, there are leather seats with electric adjustment, climate control and..." Behind the wheel 3.5 out of 5"The Spider has the same well thought-out driving position as its coupe sibling, which means plenty..." Costs Running costs 2 out of 5"The Spider commands a 10% premium over a 360M coupe of equivalent age and mileage, which is roughly..." Green credentials 0.5 out of 5"The 360 performs miserably on the eco front. With an average of 440g/km CO2 across the line-up, its..." Safety & Reliability Safety 3 out of 5"The most obvious safety items on the Ferrari 360 Spider are the twin roll-over hoops placed just..." Reliability 3.5 out of 5"There have been no reported problems, leaks or faults with the 360 Spider’s roof. The rest of the..." Buying & Selling Buying new 0 out of 5"There's no shortage of cars to spend £100,000 on these days but the 360 is still one of the best. If..." Buying used 2.5 out of 5"It's been around long enough for used examples to offer good value but be aware that accumulating a..." Selling 3 out of 5"The 360 is still a sought after car as long as the mileage remains low while a specialist sports car..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Cars for Sale Search well over a hundred thousand new and used cars for sale across the UK. Find out more Next: Facts & Figures