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Model year(s) 1989–1995 (8,844 produced[1]) Predecessor Ferrari 328 Successor Ferrari F355 Class Sports car Body style(s) Berlinetta Targa Spider Layout RMR layout Engine(s) 3.4 L V8 Transmission(s) 5-speed manual[2][3][4] Wheelbase 2,450 mm (96.5 in)[2][3][4] Length 4,230 mm (166.5 in)[2][3][4] Width 1,894 mm (74.6 in) (TB, TS)[2] 1,890 mm (74.4 in) (GTS, GTB, Spider)[3][4] Height 1,170 mm (46.1 in)[2][3][4] Curb weight 1,393 kg (3,071 lb) (TB, TS)[2] 1,370 kg (3,020 lb) (GTS, GTB, Spider)[3][4] Related Ferrari Mondial t The Ferrari 348 is a mid-engined, rear wheel drive V8-powered 2-seat sports car by Ferrari S.p.A., replacing the 328 in 1989 and continuing until 1995.[5][6] Contents 1 Overview 2 1993 changes 3 Specifications 3.1 TB and TS 3.2 GTB, GTS and Spider 4 Notes 5 References 6 External links [edit] Overview The 348, badged 348 TB for the coupe (Berlinetta) and 348 TS (Spider) for the targa versions, features a naturally aspirated 3.4 litre version of the quad-cam, 4-valve per cylinder V8 engine which was originally found in the 288 GTO sports car. Thus the model name, 3.4 litre 8 cylinder engine. The engine produced 300 hp (224 kW) at launch and sits longitudinally with a transverse gearbox, like the Mondial t with which the 348 shares many components. This was a major switch for Ferrari, with most previous small Ferraris using a transverse engine with longitudinal transmission. The transverse gearbox give the model it's "T" on TS and TB. All 348s were shipped with dual-computer engine management with twin Bosch 2.5 Motronic ECU's, double-redundant Anti-Lock Braking systems. Likewise, all 348s were shipped with on-board self-diagnosing Air Conditioning and heating systems. U.S. 348s have functioning on-board OBDI engine management systems, though European variants need to have light bulbs installed into the dash to activate this troubleshooting feature. Similar to the Testarossa but departing from the BB 512 and 308/328, the oil and coolant radiators were relocated from the nose to the sides, widening the waist of the car substantially, but making the cabin much easier to cool, since hoses routing warm water no longer ran underneath the cabin as in the older front-radiator cars. This also had the side effect of making the doors very wide. All Ferrari 348s use racing "dry-sump" oil systems to prevent oil starvation at high speeds and in hard corners. The oil level can only be checked (accurately) on the dip-stick when the motor is running due to this setup. Likewise, all 348s have suspensions independently adjustable for ride height, as well as a removable rear sub-frame to speed up the removal of the engine for maintenance. Late versions (1993 and beyond) have Japanese-made starter motors and power generators to improve reliability, as well as the battery located within the front left fender for better weight distribution. Nearly 9,000 348s were produced, and the car's straked side air intakes resemble those of the Testarossa, as do the rectangular tail lights. The 348's successor, the F355, returned to the styling cues of the 328 with round tail lights and rounded side air scoops. Also, 57 "Challenge" models were made for owners who wanted a more "track-ready" car. This vehicle also served as a test mule for the Ferrari Enzo. Three of these were made. [edit] 1993 changes In late 1993 the 348 was revised, featuring subtle styling changes (front grille, rear chrome Cavallino and removable seat cushions) and more power, this time producing 312 bhp (U.S) and 320 hp (Euro) from the same 3.4 litre engine, with an improved engine management system - Bosch Motronic 2.7, increased compression ratio from 10.4:1 to 10.8:1, higher plenum chamber on inlet manifold, new exhaust system (single muffler) and different camshaft timing. The revised cars are called 348 GTB (222 made) and GTS (218 made) and were presented to the public as the 348 GT versions, equipped with the F199H engine (as opposed to the original F119D and US F119G). For these models, both the engine hood panel and lower body skirts were body-colored instead of black, and the rear track was one inch wider due to the addition of spacers. The suspension geometry was revised which greatly enhanced its handling, ride and body control. The fuel tank was also smaller (88L) in order to reduce overall weight and provide space to improve chassis rigidity. The 348 Spider (convertible) model was also introduced, in-line with the phasing out of the Mondial Cabriolet. For 1994 only, Ferrari also made 360 hp (268 kW) to 500 hp (370 kW) 348 Competizione race models (some sold in Europe for the street, too) in conjunction with the Michelotto performance house. These 348 GTCs (or GT Competiziones) had kevlar front and rear bumpers, kevlar seats, kevlar door panels, whilst the Le Mans race models used F40 half-shafts. [edit] Specifications [edit] TB and TS Engine: DOHC, 32 Valve V8, 3405 cc Power: 300 bhp (224 kW) @ 7200 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Chassis: Steel platform & sub-frame Suspension: Independent all round Brakes: 4 wheel Disk ABS Max. Speed: 275 km/h (171+ mph) Acceleration: 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 5.4 s (as stated in owners manual) 0–161 km/h (100 mph): 12.2 s 1/4 mile : 13.4 s (as stated in owners manual) [edit] GTB, GTS and Spider Engine: DOHC, 32 Valve V8, 3405 cc Power: 320 bhp (239 kW) @ 7800 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual Chassis: Steel platform & sub-frame Suspension: Independent all round Brakes: 4 wheel Disk ABS Max. Speed: 281,5 km/h (175+ mph) Acceleration 0–96 km/h (60 mph): 5.3 s 0–161 km/h (100 mph): 12.0 s 1/4 mile : 13.2 s [edit] Notes ^ "The Ferrari 348 - Models". http://www.club348.com/models348/models348.html. Retrieved 2008-05-01.  ^ a b c d e f "348 TB, TS" (Flash). Ferrari S.p.A.. http://www.ferrariworld.com. Retrieved 2008-04-01.  ^ a b c d e f "348 GTB, GTS" (Flash). Ferrari S.p.A.. http://www.ferrariworld.com. Retrieved 2008-04-01.  ^ a b c d e f "348 Spider" (Flash). Ferrari S.p.A.. http://www.ferrariworld.com. Retrieved 2008-04-01.  ^ "Ferrari 348 tb & ts". QV500.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-27. http://web.archive.org/web/20080327011225/http://www.qv500.com/ferrari348p1.php. Retrieved 2008-04-01.  ^ Mike Husleag (2005-02-10). "1989 - 1995 Ferrari 348 TS". TopSpeed.com. http://www.topspeed.com/cars/ferrari/1989-1995-ferrari-348-ts-ar2187.html. Retrieved 2008-04-01.  [edit] References Buckley, Martin & Rees, Chris (1998). World Encyclopedia of Cars. 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The Ferrari 348 series marked a radical departure in the way Maranello constructed its cars. Replacing a chassis of traditional steel tubes was a much stiffer monocoque structure with a tubular rear subframe.Ferrari Image GalleryThe 1990 Ferrari 348ts sported a lift-off targa roof panel. See more Ferrari images. Suspension remained independent front and rear with wishbones, springs, telescopic shocks, and antiroll bars, but with revised geometry. The ventilated disc brakes were much larger than those on the Ferrari 348, and used antilock technology. A midships-mounted V-8 returned, but it was larger and more powerful. Displacing 3405cc, it mounted longitudinally and mated to a transverse gearbox. The displacement accounted for the new car’s Ferrari 348 designation. The transverse gearbox gave it its suffixes -- tb for the closed berlinetta body style, ts for the spyder (which actually had a lift-off targa roof panel). A higher compression ratio and updated fuel injection helped generate 300 horsepower, 30-40 more than the Ferrari 328, while a dry-sump oiling system gave the new Ferrari a lower center of gravity. The Ferrari 348 was the last design done under the supervision of chief stylist Leonardo Fioravanti. Taking cues from the Testarossa, its forms were softer than those of the 308/328 but still curvaceous, the side strakes being the most obvious Testarossa inspiration. Wheelbase was longer than the 328’s and the track wider, giving the interior more space.The 1990 Ferrari 348ts was criticized for its harsh ride and stiff gearbox. The Ferrari 348, in tb and ts forms, made its debut at the 1989 Frankfurt Auto Show. “To many, it was Best in Show,” said Road & Track. “Free of Testarossa excess -- in width, overhang, styling -- this 3.4-liter V-8 is compact, quicker on the track ... ideal.” But the Ferrari 348 proved not so ideal in the real world. Road-testers couldn’t quite match Ferrari’s claimed 5.6 seconds 0-60 mph and 171-mph top speed. Worse, they found the car a challenge to drive near or at the limit. Other shortcomings included a harsh ride, a wandering front end at high speed, and a stiff gearbox. Then Acura released its NSX, and overnight the equation changed. The Honda-designed midengine V-6 two-seater equaled the Ferrari 348’s performance, had better-balanced road manners, greater comfort, and one-upped Ferrari with superior engineering and build quality. And it cost some $30,000 less. “Has Honda bettered Ferrari?” Road & Track asked rhetorically in a January 1991 comparison. The magazine concluded the Ferrari 348 was “the better exotic” and would later name it “one of the ten best cars in the world.” But of the two, it believed the NSX was “the more successful car.”The 1993 Ferrari 348 Spider was Ferrari's first convertible since the Daytona. Well aware of the Ferrari 348’s shortcomings was Ferrari’s new CEO, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo. “I had just bought a new 348,” he said in an interview with Automobile a decade after he took the helm at Ferrari, “and with the exception of its good looks I was utterly disappointed. This was clearly the worst product Ferrari had developed for some time.” The company worked quickly to improve the Ferrari 348. It upgraded the shift mechanism and climate system and installed new fuel injection and new shocks and springs. Magazines noted the improvements, but the Ferrari 348 couldn’t shake its reputation for hit and-miss build quality and dicey manners at the limit. Couple those perceptions with a global recession, and the result was a drop in Ferrari’s overall sales from more than 4,000 in 1990 and ‘91 to 2,200 in ‘93. The company’s response for the U.S. market was the “Series Speciale.” This was a Ferrari 348 with slightly different cosmetics and seats, tuned exhaust, and 312 horsepower. Just 100 were made, each with a numbered plaque. Ferrari also announced the Ferrari 348 Challenge Series for 1994. Owners competed several times a year at racetracks around the world in specially prepared street-based Ferrari 348s. A huge success, the concept was emulated by other manufacturers. The berlinetta and targa models gained GTB and GTS designations in 1993 as part of the “relaunch” of the Ferrari 348 line. But that year’s real news was the Ferrari 348 Spider. Introduced in Beverly Hills, California, it was Ferrari’s first true two-seat convertible since the Daytona. Well-received by press and public alike, it survived the GTB and GTS by about a year, selling alongside the 348’s successor, the Ferrari 355, which bowed in spring 1994. 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