Italian mechanics enthusiasts dreamed of it, Maxwell Hazan did it. This Los Angeles-based American has given life to a totally mad project: create a motorcycle equipped with the legendary V8 engine of the Ferrari F355.
A Ferrari engine, but on two wheels
At the heart of the HF355 project is a naturally-aspirated 3.5-liter V8 engine taken directly from a Ferrari F355. This block, well known for its intoxicating sound and spectacular revs, delivers around 400 horsepower. On a sports car, that's impressive. On a motorcycle weighing 267 kg, it's simply delirious.
There's no question here of grafting an engine onto an existing chassis. Hazan built the bike from the ground up around the Ferrari V8, designing a bespoke frame, carbon-fibre cladding and exhaust system with SC Project. The transmission, meanwhile, is based on a six-speed manual gearbox.
The result? A road-approved monster (in the USA), with a power-to-weight ratio of almost 1,500 hp per tonne. By comparison, an already ultra-high-performance BMW S1000 RR tops out at around 1,000 hp per ton.
Visually, the HF355 remains surprisingly close to the proportions of a classic sports bike. The most striking feature? The two banks of V8 cylinders protruding from either side of the chassis, in place of the traditional in-line four-cylinder. The HF355 was recently spotted on the open road, attracting attention with its inimitable noise.
A unique mechanical work of art with a diabolical sound.
Put your tickets away, the HF355 is not intended for mass production. Nor does it aim for times or records. It's a unique motorcycle, born of one man's passion for engineering, Italy, and raw performance. And if you're curious to hear what the bike sounds like, listen to the video below!
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