What are the key differences between the Challenge Stradale and the standard 360?

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The Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale is essentially a street-legal track weapon compared to the more civilized 360 Modena. Here are the key differences:

**Performance & Power:**
- Challenge Stradale: 420bhp vs Modena's 395bhp
- 0-60 mph: Challenge Stradale 4.0 seconds vs Modena 4.3 seconds
- Top speed: Challenge Stradale 186 mph vs Modena 184 mph

**Weight & Handling:**
- Challenge Stradale is 110kg (242 lbs) lighter than the Modena through extensive use of carbon fiber and removal of luxury items
- Fixed racing suspension vs Modena's adaptive dampers
- 19-inch alloy wheels vs smaller wheels on Modena

**Braking:**
- Challenge Stradale features carbon ceramic brakes (technology borrowed from the Ferrari Enzo) vs steel discs on Modena

**Exterior Styling:**
- More aggressive front bumper, wider side skirts, different rear bumper
- Carbon fiber hood and Challenge grille with larger holes
- GT-style mirrors

**Interior:**
- Challenge Stradale is stripped out: perspex windows, carbon fiber seats, no radio, minimal sound deadening
- Modena offers full luxury with leather, air conditioning, and all amenities

The Challenge Stradale was produced as a limited edition (2003-2004) track-focused ultimate version of the 360, making it significantly more collectible and performance-oriented than the standard Modena.

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