What's the bits and bobs that make the CS different from a regular 360? Is it all just lightweight bits or is there a HP increase as well? Please feel free to be as basic as you'd like...

Thanks...if there is a post already on this topic please be so kind to pass along the link. Tried already w/search and didn't find what I was after...

 

It's not that it's special as much as it's different from a standard 360.

It's lighter (about 150 +/- lbs), has fewer interior creature comforts, has different rims and tires, and it's LOUD!

If you google Challenge Stradale you'll get considerable info.

 

Lighter, more power, revised suspension, sounds better, unique transmission and differential settings, unique fascia, limited production...

It's very different and very special. It's a GT3 vs regular Carrera.

 

Looks wise from the side:

CS has alot sharper lines thanks to sharp and boxy mirrors, lower outpointing sides instead of the modenas inward going ones, much lower suspension, 19" challenge wheels, huge ccm brakes, chrome ferrari horse on gascap and lower.









From the rear: higher decklid, challenge grille (option on the modena), other rear bumper (check out the shape where the licenseplate sits for example)




From the front: different front bumper, stripe.

 

Don't forget that the holes in the grill are larger than those found in the optional challenge grill on Modenas.

 

Felix very nice points....

 

Other then the esthetics..............the "real" difference is in seat of the pants feel and overall aura of the Stradale. Just sit in one, fire one up, and ride in one and you'll see/feel the differences.

 

Not special, just different?? Maybe if you understood the difference between 360 and the CS you would understand just how special the CS really is...

Limited Production model
Specific Front bumper/spoiler
Specific Rear bumper
Specific Rear deck lid is higher and more kicked up
Specific Rear diffuser
Side sills have been reshaped
Carbon Fiber Underbody tray
Lexan back window with Carbon Fiber grills
Lexan side windows optional outside US
Titanium springs
Carbon Fiber door panels, sills, center console
Carbon Fiber seat shells
Carbon Fiber intake filter boxes
Carbon Fiber mirrors
Carbon Fiber (drip panels) engine compartment
Gas lid with polished Cavallino
CCM brake system
19" Challenge style wheels
Titanium Lug Bolts
Specially developed Pirelli PZero Corsa System tires
Low back pressure Sport Exhaust
Launch Control
Larger Mass air flow meter
Valve spring positioning
Polished intake and exhaust ports
Polished ports in the intake manifold
Revised intake timing
Redesigned combustion chamber
Higher compression, 11.2:1
Special F1 transmission mapping firmware

Oh, and one more 'different' specification. The CS weighs 242 lbs. less than the 360M

 

Alot of small details makes for a big change, instead of a few bigger details that alot of other manufacturers seem to do....

 

Just look at the car, its amazing.

 

I think one would have to see and drive them back to back in order to truly see the difference.

 

Any car known just by its initials is special in my book.

 

Great post. I was just curious - do you have an article or a link where they show the weights of CS and a 360. I keep reading on the net that a U.S. model CS weighs in at 3100+ lbs.

 

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...lenge_stradale

 

Bear in mind that the weight differences stated are w/o fluids in the car! So in fact the CS may only be about 150 +/- lbs difference when you consider antifreeze & H2O, motor and gear oils, etc.!