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Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 1993, 1994, 1995

FERRARI 348 Spider 1993-1995 29 Photos
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Ferrari introduced a two-seater roadster after two decades of absence on that niche market: it was the 1993 348 Spider, a sports-car that brought more smiles per miles than any other Ferrari from those times.

The Italian carmaker introduced the Daytona in 1973, and it was a blast for anyone could own one. After that, the prancing-horse brand focused on more performance vehicles and built them as a coupe or, at most, with a removable roof system (targa). But that was ended in 1993 when, along with the facelift for the 348 model, Ferrari introduced the rag-top version as well.

Ferrari engineers had a tough job of building the convertible version for the 348 since the car was a mid-engine vehicle. Its canvas-top was manually operated but required a minimum effort, and a cloth tonneau covered it for a sleeker look. With the top covered, the car's shape was very similar to the coupe version. On the bodywork, the carmaker installed body-colored lower plastic panels that enhanced the car's aerodynamic.

Inside, the two-seat roadster featured a new interior and instrument cluster. Its orange-on-black dials were easy to read. The steering wheel column was adjustable on height and featured a longer travel than on the non-facelifted 348 model. On the center console, the carmaker installed the gear-stick on the metallic gate-pattern. The black center stack featured the controls for the climate control system and a hidden compartment at the top for a stereo.

Under the hood, Ferrari installed the same 3.4-liter V-8 engine as on the non-facelifted version but added some modifications that increased the power up to 320 hp from 300 hp.

FERRARI 348 Spider 1993, 1994, 1995
  1 gasoline engine
  • 3.4 V8 5MT (320 HP)

FERRARI 348 Spider
3.4 V8 5MT (320 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.4 V8 5MT (320 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3405 cm3
Power:235.4 KW @ 7200 RPM
320 HP @ 7200 RPM
316 BHP @ 7200 RPM
Torque:239 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
324 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:174 mph (280 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225-50 ZR 17
DIMENSIONS
Length:166.5 in (4229 mm)
Width:74.6 in (1895 mm)
Height:46.1 in (1171 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/62.1 in (1,501/1,577 mm)
Wheelbase:96.5 in (2451 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.42
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3274 lbs (1485 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3704 lbs (1680 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:11.8 mpg US (19.9 L/100Km)
Highway:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Combined:18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
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