Vehicle Description
The Ferrari 348 is a mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive V8 powered
two-seat sports car replacing the 328 in 1989 and continuing until
1995. Badged 348TB for the coup� (Berlinetta) and 348TS (Spider)
for the targa versions, it features a naturally aspirated 3.4 litre
version of the quad-cam, four valve per cylinder engine which was
originally found in the 288GTO. 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 300bhp, was mounted
longitudinally and coupled to a transverse manual gearbox similar
to the Mondial T with which the 348 shared many components. The �T'
in the model name TB and TS refers to the transverse position of
the gearbox. The 348 was equipped with a dry-sump oil system to
prevent oil starvation at high speeds and during hard cornering.
The oil level can only be accurately checked on the dip-stick when
the motor is running due to this setup. The 348 was also fitted
with adjustable ride height suspension and a removable rear
subframe to speed up the removal of the engine for maintenance.
This striking Ferrari was originally supplied on 2nd August 1994
and has been well maintained throughout its 57,000 miles. The
yellow paintwork is in good order as is the black leather interior.
The engine fired up immediately when requested on our demonstration
and the manual gearbox operated as it should, smooth and
efficiently. The V8 engine on a 348 is a familiar sound and
contributes towards making this a fun car to drive. The hood
operated correctly and the impression is this is a perfectly
useable example. Supplied with a V5C registration document and a
current MoT test certificate valid until 18th June 2018 (no
advisories), together with the original service books and an
interesting number plate; offered for sale at a very reasonable
estimate given the quality of this Ferrari. For sale by auction on
Saturday 23 September 2017 with Historics at Brooklands, Brooklands
Motor Racing Circuit, Weybridge, Surrey, Call 01753 639170
