Ferrari F355 GTS Parts & Accessories

Ferrari F355 GTS Parts & Accessories

The Ferrari F355 GTS is the Targa-roof variant of the F355 platform, pairing the removable hardtop panel with the five-valve-per-cylinder 3.5-liter V8 and the underbody aerodynamics that made the F355 generation the handling benchmark of its era. The GTS retains all mechanical systems of the closed Berlinetta while offering the open-air driving experience that the Targa format provides, with the removable roof panel stored behind the seats and the fixed windscreen frame providing structural rigidity in the open configuration. Owners of the F355 GTS work with the same V8 service requirements as Berlinetta owners alongside the Targa-specific body hardware including the roof panel seals, B-pillar top hardware, and storage area components. The combination of F355 performance and open-top motoring makes the GTS one of the most complete driving experiences the platform offers, with the V8's extraordinary sound fully accessible to the driver without the filtering effect of the closed Berlinetta's roof structure.

Popular Upgrades

Capristo and Tubi Style exhaust systems are especially rewarding on the F355 GTS given the open cockpit's ability to deliver the enhanced V8 sound directly to the driver at full intensity. Targa roof panel rubber seals, B-pillar top seals, and storage compartment liners are the most frequently replaced GTS-specific body components. Timing belt replacement kits, water pump, and cam cover gaskets are the essential V8 service items shared with all F355 variants at the five-year replacement interval. Suspension bushings, rebuilt shock absorbers, brake caliper rebuild kits, and Ferodo friction pads support chassis and brake maintenance common to the entire F355 platform.

Performance and Handling

The F355 GTS provides the same underbody aerodynamic downforce and five-valve V8 performance as the closed Berlinetta, with the Targa body adding modest weight through the B-pillar reinforcements while maintaining the handling precision that defines this chassis. Open-top V8 driving in the F355 GTS allows the five-valve engine's induction and exhaust notes to reach the driver with an intensity that changes the character of the experience fundamentally from the closed car, particularly near the 8,250 rpm redline where the flat-plane V8 produces its most extraordinary sound. Refreshing worn suspension bushings on the GTS produces the same dramatic handling improvement as on the Berlinetta, restoring the connection between steering inputs and chassis response that makes the F355 so celebrated as a driver's car. Correct underbody aerodynamic component condition is important for handling balance at speed, since the flat floor and diffuser channels that generate downforce rely on intact body sections to function as designed.

Is the F355 GTS roof panel easy to remove and store?

The F355 GTS roof panel is designed to be removable with basic tools and stores in the cargo compartment behind the seats, a process that takes a few minutes once the front latches and rear clips are released. The panel is relatively lightweight and manageable for one person, unlike the bulkier panels of some other Targa-style cars, making impromptu roof removal an accessible decision rather than a committed exercise. The storage area behind the seats fits the panel precisely and includes protective padding that prevents scratching the exterior surface during storage.

How does the Targa roof affect the F355 GTS's handling compared to the Berlinetta?

The Targa body's open section between the windscreen and B-pillar introduces a modest reduction in torsional rigidity compared to the closed Berlinetta roof structure, and Ferrari reinforced the sills and B-pillars to minimize this effect. In practice the handling difference between a well-maintained GTS and Berlinetta is small and not apparent to most drivers during normal and spirited driving, with the weight addition and stiffness reduction both within the range that the chassis can accommodate without noticeable compromise. Drivers who push the F355 to its absolute limits on circuit occasionally report that the GTS feels slightly less planted than the Berlinetta at very high lateral loads, but this difference is imperceptible to the vast majority of drivers at road and moderate track speeds.

Why These Parts Fit Right

Parts in this collection are cataloged for the Ferrari F355 GTS's Targa body configuration and five-valve V8 drivetrain, with fitment notes distinguishing GTS-specific Targa body components from items shared with the closed Berlinetta and open Spider. Compatibility information helps owners confirm the right part before ordering. Orders ship fast from stocked inventory to keep your service or upgrade project on schedule.

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