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THE FACTS
Ferrari 348/F355
348 Coupe/Targa 348 Coupe/Targa/ F355 Coupe/Targa/ 1990-1993 Convertible 1993-1995 Convertible 1995-1999
ENGINE
Displacement 3405 cc 3405 cc 3496 cc
Bore X Stroke 85.0 mm x 75.0 mm 85.0 mm x 75.0 mm 85.0 mm x 77.0 mm
Horsepower @ RPM 296 @ 7200 316 @ 7200 375 @ 8250
Torque @ RPM 238 lb ft/323 N-m @ 4200 238 lb ft/323 N-m @ 4200 268 lb ft/363 N-m @ 6000
Compression Ratio 10.4:1 10.8:1 11:01
Fuel Delivery Motronic 2.5 Injection Motronic 2.7 Injection Motronic 2.7 Injection
TRANSMISSION
Manual 5-Speed 5-Speed 6-Speed
F1 Automatic N/A N/A 6-Speed
Final Drive 3.56:1 3.56:1 3.56:1
BODY
Construction Unibody Unibody Unibody
Overall Length 4230 mm/166.5 in 4230 mm/166.5 in 4249 mm/167.2 in
Overall Width 1894 mm/74.5 in 1894 mm/74.5 in 1900 mm/74.8 in
Overall Height 1170 mm/46.0 in 1170 mm/46.0 in 1170 mm/46.0 in
Wheelbase 2450 mm/96.45 in 2450 mm/96.45 in 2451 mm/96.49 in
Front Track 1502 mm/59.1 in 1502 mm/59.1 in 1514 mm/59.6 in
Rear Track 1578 mm/62.1 in 1578 mm/62.1 in 1615 mm/63.5 in
Fuel Tank 95 liters/25 gallons 95 liters/25 gallons 88 liters/23.25 gallons
Trunk Capacity 200 liters/7.0 cu ft 200 liters/7.0 cu ft 220 liters/7.8 cu ft
CHASSIS
Front Suspension Independent, with unequal-length A-arms, Independent, with unequal-length A-arms, Independent, with unequal-length A-arms, coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar coil springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension Independent, with unequal-length A-arms, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers,
anti-roll bar
Independent, with unequal-length A-arms, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Independent, with unequal-length A-arms, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Front Brakes Disc, ABS, power assist Disc, ABS, power assist Disc, ABS, power assist
Rear Brakes Disc, ABS, power assist Disc, ABS, power assist Disc, ABS, power assist
TEST DATA
0-60 MPH 6.0 seconds 5.4 seconds 4.5 seconds
Top Speed 166 MPH 174 MPH 183 MPH
Fuel Consumption 14 MPG 14 MPG 11 MPG
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WAYNE’S TAKE
Ferrari 348/F355: Seductively beautiful and thrilling to drive, the 348 brought Ferrari into the digital age and the F355 improved upon it. But their technical sophistication comes with known weaknesses and require
engine-out belt servicing – understanding their flaws and
obtaining a detailed service history are both musts.
AHigh parts and maintenance cost
ÅPotentially costly technical issues ANXIETY INDEX: HIGH
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