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Month: August 2024

Newsletter 68 – THE FERRARI 348

The Ferrari 348 outperformed its predecessor, the Ferrari 328, in every which way.

The Ferrari 348 boasted superior horsepower, with faster acceleration, and an impressive higher top speed. However, journalists often repeat the narrative that it had its flaws, and of course, the then-new CEO of Ferrari also criticized its performance.

Despite all of  this, the F355 that followed was even faster while still maintaining most of the excellent body and coachwork.
Ferrari 348 side front view
Upon its introduction in 1989, the Ferrari 348 quickly became the highlight of European motor shows, with production continuing and being refined until 1995. The 348 premiered at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 1989, where it was awarded ‘Best in Show.

The 348 Ferrari

The Ferrari 348 was the last V8 mid-engine model developed by Enzo Ferrari before his passing and is also considered the last of the analogue Ferraris. Its engine featured a dry-sump oil system to prevent oil starvation at high speeds and during hard cornering.
Weighing only 1370kg, the 348’s lightweight nature is partly due to the absence of power steering and airbags, setting it apart from modern cars loaded with sensors, chips, and computers. This is a purely analogue machine.

The 348 Ferrari
The electronics in the Ferrari 348 are focused on essential systems like ABS and twin Bosch engine computers. It also features a self-diagnostic air-conditioning system. However, the absence of modern technology has a significant advantage: enhanced reliability and fewer costly components to replace or maintain.

Without unnecessary lights, buttons, and gadgets, the first thing you notice when starting up a 348 is the sound. Unlike the rumble typical of Detroit engines, you hear a distinctive, Formula 1-inspired symphony. Between 4000rpm and the 7500rpm redline, the engine produces a unique note that only a Ferrari can achieve.

The 348 Ferrari

The styling of the ionic Ferrari 348 is nothing short of being absolutely brilliant.

It was designed by a Pininfarina stylist, Leonardo Fioravanti, and it takes all its cues from the legendary Testarossa. This is done by including the iconic horizontal strakes along the sides. The nose design echoes that of the F40, two of the most iconic Ferraris that were ever made.

It’s simply crazy to believe that some journalists have the nerve to suggest Fioravanti’s work on the 348 was not up to standard.

The 348 boasts an extremely low stance, comparable to the F355 and lower than the 360, 430, 458, and 488 that followed. Inside, the Connolly leather interior is clean, sleek, and retains a contemporary look even after more than 25 years.

In terms of performance, while a modern hot hatch might outpace it off the line, reaching 100km/h in about 5.3 seconds, the 348 shines at higher speeds. Its low mass and aerodynamic design allow it to reach 200km/h almost as quickly and continue accelerating up to 270km/h. At lower speeds, the 348 corners brilliantly, with steering that is both positive and precise.

 

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Rosso Corsa with Tan interior
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