Ferrari 348
| Ferrari 348 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ferrari S.p.A. |
| Model years | 1989–1995 (8,844 produced) |
| Assembly | Maranello, Italy |
| Designer | Pininfarina |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style |
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| Layout | Longitudinal, rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Ferrari Mondial t |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.4 L Tipo F119 V8 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm (96.5 in) |
| Length | 4,230 mm (167 in) |
| Width | 1,894 mm (74.6 in) |
| Height | 1,170 mm (46.1 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,393 kg (3,071 lb) (tb, ts) 1,370 kg (3,020 lb) (GTS, GTB, Spider) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ferrari 328 |
| Successor | Ferrari F355 |
The Ferrari 348 (Type F119) is a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive V8-powered 2-seat sports car by Ferrari, replacing the 328 in 1989 and continuing until 1995. It was the final V8 mid-engine model developed by Enzo Ferrari before his death, commissioned to production posthumously.
The 348, badged 348 tb for the coupé (Trasversale Berlinetta) and 348 ts (Targa) and the 348sp (Spider, or Convertible) versions, features a normally aspirated 3.4-litre version of the quad-cam, four-valve-per-cylinder V8 engine. As with its predecessors, the model number was derived from this configuration, with the first two digits being the displacement and the third being the number of cylinders. The engine, which produced 300 hp (224 kW), was mounted longitudinally and coupled to a transverse manual gearbox, like the Mondial t with which the 348 shared many components. This was a significant change for Ferrari, derived from their immensely successful 312-T Formula 1 race cars, with most previous small Ferraris using a transverse engine with longitudinal transmission. The "T" in the model name 348 tb and ts refers to the transverse position of the gearbox. Overall, 2,895 examples of the 348 tb and 4,230 of the 348 ts were produced.
The 348's styling differed from previous models with straked side air intakes and rectangular taillights resembling the Testarossa, stylistic themes reminiscent of the F40, the world’s fastest production car at the time, and other prestigious Ferraris of the past. The model was also the final design overseen by chief stylist Leonardo Fioravanti, known for such designs as the Ferrari F40, Ferrari Daytona, Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer, Ferrari 288 GTO, P5 and P6, and others. The F355 that replaced it returned to the styling cues of the 328 with round tail lights and rounded side air scoops. Fifty-seven "Challenge" models were built for owners who wanted a more "track-ready" car.
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