A unique motorcycle powered by a 3.5-liter V8 engine from a Ferrari F355 has sold for over $500,000. Custom builder Max Hazan spent about 18 months creating the HF355. This "fire-spitting red monster" can rev to nearly 10,000 rpm.
The Ferrari Heart
The HF355 gets its name from the 1999 Ferrari F355, which donated its 3.5-liter V8 engine. This engine produces about 400 horsepower. It gives the motorcycle a top speed of 187 mph (300 km/h).
The motorcycle weighs 585 pounds (265 kg) dry. This means it has a power-to-weight ratio similar to some hypercars.
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Start Your News DetoxHazan, an award-winning builder from Los Angeles, designed and built almost every part himself. He used a 6,500-pound Moriseki lathe and manual mills. He shaped parts by hand instead of using automated CNC equipment.
Custom Design and Engineering
A traditional motorcycle frame could not hold such a large engine. Hazan built a special chromoly front trellis frame. The engine acts as a key structural part. The transmission and rear suspension are attached to its rear and sides.
Despite the large engine, the HF355 has an almost equal weight distribution. This helps with balance.
The bodywork consists of 16 unique carbon-fiber parts. These were hand-shaped from foam blocks. Each piece was molded using carbon-fiber resin infusion. This process is often used in aerospace manufacturing.
The motorcycle features high-end components. These include Marchesini wheels, Brembo GP4X brakes, Öhlins FGR forks, and a TTX rear shock. Hazan removed most of the original Ferrari electronics. He replaced them with a custom AMP EFI ECU. This system monitors everything but offers no rider assistance.
The HF355 has no rider aids like traction control or cornering assist. Hazan describes the engine's sound as "absolutely wild – like warp speed in a sci-fi." He noted that it sounds like an Indy car. Despite its power, Hazan says it is surprisingly "manageable" at slower speeds.
The motorcycle has a deep, custom red paint job. Hitoshi, a renowned car paint expert and Hazan's colleague, did the work. The engine remains the main focus, with other elements supporting its presence.
The one-off motorcycle was recently sold to an unknown collector for over $500,000.
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