12 Facts About Ferrari 348

Ferrari 348 is a mid-engine V8-powered 2-seat sports car produced by Italian automaker Ferrari, replacing the 328 in 1989 and remaining in production until 1995.

The F355 that succeeded the Ferrari 348 returned to the styling cues of the 328 with round tail lights and rounded side air scoops.

Ferrari 348 was fitted with dual-computer engine management using twin Bosch Motronic ECUs, double-redundant anti-lock brakes, and self-diagnosing air conditioning and heating systems.

Ferrari 348 was equipped with a dry-sump oil system to prevent oil starvation at high speeds and during hard cornering.

The Ferrari 348 was fitted with adjustable ride-height suspension and a removable rear sub-frame to speed up the removal of the engine for maintenance.

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Between 1992 and 1993, Ferrari made 100 limited edition units of the 348 Serie Speciale of its tb and ts versions.

In 1993, Ferrari presented a light weight 348 GT Competizione variant as a homologation version for competing in the GT Championship.

Ferrari 348 Barchetta Competizione is a one-off special created for car collector Guy Audebert from his crashed Ferrari 348.

The Ferrari 348 GTC-LMs placed 2nd and 6th at Vallelunga 6hr and 4hr races, and 5th at Spa 4 hours for the season, along with another Michelotto Ferrari 348 taking 7th in the GT2 class for the Daytona 24 hours.

The First – how much more attention and affection the French public had in reserve for the Ferrari – was perhaps predictable, especially since the 348 had already blown the others into the water at Dover when it came to impressing the locals.

Ferrari 348 seems blessed with such cache that the numbers gleaned from mere fifth wheels don't seem to make much of a difference.

The Ferrari 348 did not break from tradition in this area, requiring careful adjustment and lubricating considerations, as well as full warm up, and was found to perform best with quick and aggressive driving.