This 2004 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale was sold new in Florida and has been under the current owner's care since August 2022. Finished in the launch paint scheme of Rosso Corsa with an Italian flag-colored stripe package, it shows 33,529 miles at the time of cataloging. Although the Challenge Stradale is clearly a 360, numerous visual differences between the two truly make the CS stand out. New front and rear bumpers were made of lightweight composite, and a deeper rear diffuser helped with under-car aerodynamics, and the side view mirrors are made of gloss carbon fiber. The beautiful 19” BBS wheels are like those found on the 360 Challenge race car, and sit in front of a set of Brembo carbon ceramic disc brakes, which are paired with red calipers on this car. The changes are even more apparent on the interior—for a true race car experience, much of the sound deadening and carpets have been removed. This car is covered in red and black Alcantara instead of the leather that typically wraps the seats and dashboard. This was done primarily to save weight but also looks fantastic- especially when paired with the heavily bolstered carbon fiber bucket seats, a hallmark Challenge Stradale feature. The door cards, which, once again, are typically leather, are now made of a beautiful gloss carbon fiber, as is the center console- which features the controls for the paddle shift gearbox and a big red “START” button. Things like a stereo were optional on the Challenge Stradale, but most- including this car- are optioned with it. The 3.6-liter V8 behind the passengers is the same as that found in the standard 360, but thanks to a freer-flowing exhaust and revised air boxes, it has received a 25 horsepower boost. Changes to the throttle mapping make the car feel far more lively, and a launch control system has been programmed in. The 360 was the final mid-engine Ferrari with timing belts that needed to be changed, and this car had new ones installed in January 2022. The only gearbox available from the factory in the Challenge Stradale is a 6-speed paddle shift system, which is one of the best single clutch manuals ever produced- offering fast and exciting shifts as you approach the redline. With only around 1,300 Challenge Stradales built between 2003 and 2004, it is no surprise that prices have been trending upward in recent years and will likely continue. Standing at the middle ground between the older analog cars and the more modern vehicles with multi-level traction and stability systems behind the wheel of the 360 Challenge Stradale, you are truly in control.