A Better 1992’s Model: The Ferrari 348 GTS for 1993

There's been a lot of talk about the Ferrari 348 GTS for 1993. As a leading car in the coupe market the 348 GTS (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a high standard. The 2-door 348 GTS is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help Ferrari as a brand in general.

Stop and Go

The restyled 348 GTS Base is equipped with a 3.4-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari five-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1992 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a manual-steering rack-style configuration. The 348 GTS uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The 348 GTS is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-high price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1993 348 GTS is a traditional Bosch Motronic, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The 348 GTS Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1993 model year was very successful for the Ferrari 348 GTS. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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