A Better 1993′s Model: The 1994 Ferrari 348 Spider Base
In 1994 Ferrari released the 348 Spider Base to the car-buying market. The 348 Spider came in one configurations: Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 3.4-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The 348 Spider competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Toyota.
Performance
The 348 Spider Base is equipped with a Ferrari 3.4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Ferrari 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.
The 348 Spider uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a manual-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 1994 348 Spider 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.
348 Spider Base Statistics
The dimensions of the 348 Spider Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the 348 Spider is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was an industry-average price when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
MPG Ratings
The 1994 348 Spider gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a convertible car.
In 1993 and 1994 the 348 Spider Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.
What We Think of the Ferrari 348 Spider
The 1994 model year was very successful for the Ferrari 348 Spider. 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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1994 FERRARI 348 SPIDER FRONT BUMPER GRILLE W/EMBLEM |  |
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US $1,200.00 | 23d 3h 18m |
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Ferrari : 348 Spider Ferrari 348 Spider convertible 2D 3.4 L 8 cyl | |
US $44,000.00 | 9d 1h 44m |
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Ferrari : 348 348 SPIDER CONVERTIBLE,ONLY 16K MILES,RARE WHITE/TAN,MUST SEE! | |
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US $49,950.00 | 8d 17h 26m |
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Tags: 2-Door, Base, Convertible, Ferrari 348 Spider, United States market
