Ferrari 360 Engine for Sale | F131 3.6L V8 Modena Spider CS

Description

About the Ferrari 360 Engine (F131 3.6L V8, 5 Valves per Cylinder)

Need a replacement Ferrari 360 engine? Part Nests sources OEM used Ferrari F131 3.6L V8 engines for Ferrari 360 applications. The Ferrari 360 is Ferrari’s iconic mid-engine V8 sports car produced from 1999 to 2005, positioned as the entry-level Ferrari V8 offering (successor to the Ferrari F355 and predecessor to the Ferrari F430). Represents Ferrari’s approach to the mid-engine V8 sports car segment – Ferrari’s iconic V8 mid-engine sports car lineage that spans the 308, 328, 348, F355, F430, 458 Italia, and 488 GTB / 488 Pista, F8 Tributo, and current Ferrari V8 mid-engine applications. Three body style / trim variants across the Ferrari 360 lineup – Ferrari 360 Modena (coupe body style, standard trim), Ferrari 360 Spider (convertible body style, standard trim), and Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale (higher-performance / track-focused coupe variant). Powered by the Ferrari F131 3.6L V8 engine – a 90-degree V8 configuration with 5 valves per cylinder valve train (3 intake, 2 exhaust). Engine management by Bosch Motronic ME7.3 ECU. Dry sump lubrication system. All Ferrari 360 variants use the same underlying F131 V8 engine with variant-specific tuning / hardware for the different trim levels. Ferrari specialist installer required for correct Motronic ME7.3 setup and dry-sump plumbing. Listed price governs; call to confirm current price. Ancillaries and configuration vary – confirmed at order. Not included: transmission, ECU, exhaust, and accessories unless confirmed at order. Related exotic / performance V8 context via the Shelby GT500 Predator V8 listing. Call (855) 634-4447 to verify Ferrari 360 variant (Modena / Spider / Challenge Stradale) and engine configuration by VIN, and confirm current price before ordering.

Engine Verification and Setup Requirements

What Is Included and Not Included

Ferrari 360 Vehicle Context (1999-2005 Mid-Engine V8 Sports Car)

• Ferrari 360 mid-engine V8 sports car: The Ferrari 360 is Ferrari’s iconic mid-engine V8 sports car produced from 1999 to 2005 – Ferrari’s entry-level V8 mid-engine sports car during the era. Represents Ferrari’s approach to the mid-engine V8 sports car segment with distinctive Ferrari styling, engineering, and performance
• Ferrari V8 mid-engine lineage: The Ferrari 360 is part of Ferrari’s iconic V8 mid-engine sports car lineage. Predecessors include the Ferrari 308 (1975-1985), 328 (1985-1989), 348 (1989-1995), and F355 (1994-1999). Successors include the Ferrari F430 (2004-2009), 458 Italia (2009-2015), 488 GTB / 488 Pista (2015-2019), F8 Tributo (2019-2023), and current Ferrari V8 mid-engine applications. Represents Ferrari’s iconic V8 mid-engine sports car heritage
• Ferrari 360 Modena coupe: Per the source data compatibility, Ferrari 360 Modena – F131 3.6L V8. The Ferrari 360 Modena is the coupe body style variant of the 360 lineup – standard trim coupe application. Represents the mainstream Ferrari 360 sports car offering during the era
• Ferrari 360 Spider convertible: Per the source data compatibility, Ferrari 360 Spider – F131 3.6L V8. The Ferrari 360 Spider is the convertible body style variant of the 360 lineup – standard trim convertible application. Convertible / roadster body style with retractable soft top
• Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale: Per the source data compatibility, Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale – F131 3.6L V8. The Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale is the higher-performance / track-focused coupe variant of the 360 lineup. Track-oriented tuning with reduced weight, upgraded aerodynamics, and various performance-focused specifications vs the standard Modena / Spider
• 360 competitive positioning: Positioned to compete with Lamborghini Gallardo, Porsche 911 Turbo (996 / 997 generations), Aston Martin V8 Vantage, and various other exotic / high-performance sports car competitors during the era. Distinctive Ferrari V8 mid-engine positioning

F131 3.6L V8 Engine Function and Setup Context

• F131 3.6L V8 engine architecture: Per the source data engine, F131 3.6L V8, 5 valves per cylinder. Ferrari’s F131 V8 engine – a 90-degree V8 configuration with 5 valves per cylinder valve train (3 intake, 2 exhaust). 3.6L displacement. Distinctive Ferrari V8 engineering with high-revving performance characteristics typical of Ferrari V8 heritage
• 5 valves per cylinder configuration: The F131 V8 uses a distinctive 5-valves-per-cylinder valve train configuration (3 intake, 2 exhaust) – Ferrari’s approach to high-performance valve train optimization during the era. Different from the more common 4-valves-per-cylinder configurations used by most performance V8 applications. Represents Ferrari’s distinctive engineering approach during the F131 era
• Bosch Motronic ME7.3 ECU: Per the source data install, Ferrari specialist (ME7.3, dry sump). Ferrari 360 applications use Bosch Motronic ME7.3 engine control unit (ECU). Critical Ferrari-specific engine management system – specialist knowledge required for correct ME7.3 setup, mapping, and diagnostic work
• Dry sump lubrication system: Per the source data install, Ferrari specialist (ME7.3, dry sump). The F131 V8 uses dry sump lubrication – a race-derived oil system that separates the oil reservoir from the engine crankcase, providing improved oil supply under high-G cornering conditions and lower engine height (allowing lower vehicle center of gravity). Requires dry-sump plumbing knowledge for correct installation
• Ferrari specialist installer requirement: Per the source data tools note, a Ferrari specialist installer; Motronic ME7.3 setup and dry-sump plumbing. Critical installation requirement – Ferrari 360 F131 V8 engine installation requires Ferrari specialist installer with specific expertise in Motronic ME7.3 setup and dry-sump plumbing. Not a general performance shop project
• Pricing confirmation critical: Per the source data pricing, listed price governs; call to confirm. Exotic engine applications are subject to significant market pricing variability. Confirm current price at order for accurate pricing information
• Ancillaries vary: Per the source data included, the used F131 V8 as confirmed; ancillaries and configuration vary, confirmed at order. Ancillary components and specific configuration vary by donor and variant. Verify specific ancillaries and configuration at order
• Not included items: Per the source data, transmission, ECU, exhaust, and accessories unless confirmed at order. Standard scope – the used F131 V8 as confirmed is provided. Additional items (transmission unit, ECU, exhaust system, various accessories) are separate items – obtain / confirm separately as required

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Engine Specifications

• Type: OEM used Ferrari F131 3.6L V8 engine for Ferrari 360 applications
• Function: Engine provides primary propulsion for Ferrari 360 Modena / Spider / Challenge Stradale mid-engine sports car applications
• Configuration: F131 3.6L V8, 5 valves per cylinder, ME7.3 Motronic ECU, dry sump lubrication
• What is not included: Transmission, ECU, exhaust, and accessories unless confirmed at order per the source data
• Tools required: Ferrari specialist installer; Motronic ME7.3 setup and dry-sump plumbing per the source data
• Common failure modes: Various age-related F131 V8 engine wear patterns, various age-related component wear. Symptoms include performance degradation, various engine integration issues. Specific Ferrari 360 known-issue considerations apply
• Testing: Function tested, compression checked, oil pressure verified per unit before shipment

Vehicle Compatibility

Why Buy From Part Nests

• OEM verified F131 3.6L V8 engine for Ferrari 360 applications
• Function tested, compression checked, oil pressure verified per unit
• Support for Ferrari 360 variant verification (Modena / Spider / Challenge Stradale)
• Support for critical Ferrari specialist installer requirement (ME7.3 + dry sump)
• Support for pricing confirmation at order
• Support for Ferrari V8 mid-engine sports car lineage context (308 / 328 / 348 / F355 / 360 / F430 lineage)
• Related to broader exotic / performance V8 engine listings
• Free shipping to all 50 states
• 15 day replacement warranty on component defects
• Support team familiar with Ferrari 360 mid-engine V8 sports car lineage and F131 V8 engineering considerations
• Call (855) 634-4447 to confirm your Ferrari 360 variant and engine configuration by VIN, and current price before ordering.