The Ferrari 348 is a mid-engined V8-powered 2-seat sports car. It replaced the 328 GTB/GTS in 1989 and was replaced by the F355 in 1995.
The 348's 3.4 L V8 produced 312 hp (233 kW) and sits longitudinally with a transverse gearbox, like the Mondial t with which the 348 shares many components. This was a major shift for Ferrari, with all previous small Ferraris using a transverse engine. Like its predecessors and descendents, the 348 is a fairly common Ferrari, with over 8,000 produced. The car's straked side air intakes give it a Testarossa look and because of this it is considered a kid brother to the Testarossa.
The car has been criticized for twitchy handling. When tested by Car and Driver magazine versus the Acura NSX, it was found to be very easy to spin out around some turns. The Ferrari F355 attempted to address these problems, but was also criticized as "evil handling" by many reviewers.Specifications
348 TB & TS
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Engine: V8, 3405 cc
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Power: 300 bhp @ 7200 rpm
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Transmission: 5-speed manual
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Chassis: Steel platform & tubes
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Suspension: Independent all round and good
Brakes: Disk
Max. Speed: 275 km/h (171 mph)
Acceleration:
0-96 km/h (60 mph): 5.6 s
0-161 km/h (100 mph): 13 s
GTB/S & Spider
Engine: V8, 3405 cc
Power: 320 bhp @ 7200
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Chassis: Steel platform & tubes
Suspension: Independent all round
Brakes: Disk
Max. Speed: 275 km/h (171 mph)
Acceleration
0-96 km/h (60 mph): 5.3 s
0-161 km/h (100 mph): 13 s[ Visit the complete Wikipedia entry for Ferrari 348 ]
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