Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Ferrari introduced the 348 lineup in 1989 as a successor for the 328 as a coupe, targa, or roadster, and it was the last V-8 powered sports car built under Enzo Ferrari's supervision.
The Italian carmaker was already a benchmark for supercars around the world, and it had to stay there. Since Lamborghini was in big financial troubles, the only significant competitor was the German carmaker Porsche. But Ferrari managed to stay ahead with the 348. Like its predecessor, the number represented the displacement, 3.4-liter, and the number of cylinders: 8.
Pininfarina designed the car and made the targa version as well. The 348 featured pop-up headlights at the front while the fog and parking lights were integrated into the front bumper. Its lower part of the bumper and the side sills were black. Thus, the car's profile seemed to be slimmer. Unlike its sibling, the 348 GTB, the 348 ts featured a removable roof panel. Its side air-intakes for the engine sported long slats that started on the front doors. At the back, five horizontal slats covered the taillights and sported the black badge. It was black to commemorate the passing of Enzo Ferrari.
Inside, the carmaker installed an elegant yet sporty interior. The high-bolstered seats were separated by a tall center console, where the carmaker placed the gear-stick. Its two-tone dashboard featured a black upper part, while the lower side sported the upholstery's color. Inside the instrument cluster, Ferrari installed big dials for the speedometer and tachometer. Between them, it placed the fuel-gauge and the coolant temperature.
A 3.4-liter V-8 with four valves per cylinder powered the supercar. It provided 300 hp and was mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.4 V8 5MT (300 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3405 cm3 |
Power: | 220.7 KW @ 7200 RPM 300 HP @ 7200 RPM 296 BHP @ 7200 RPM |
Torque: | 238 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 323 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 171 mph (275 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/50 ZR 17 || 255/50 ZR 17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 74.6 in (1895 mm) |
Height: | 46.1 in (1171 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/62.2 in (1,501/1,580 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.5 cuFT (241 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3175 lbs (1440 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3704 lbs (1680 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.3 mpg US (17.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |