First Impressions of the Ferrari 348 TB for 1991

The 1991 348 TB is an important vehicle to Ferrari for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the 348 TB which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ferrari. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.

Performance

The restyled 348 TB Base is equipped with a Ferrari 3.4-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The engine is paired with a Ferrari 5-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ferrari.

The 348 TB 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.

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

348 TB Base Statistics

The dimensions of the 348 TB Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the 348 TB is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

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 Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The 348 TB Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

In Summary

The 1990 model began the promise of the Ferrari 348 TB. The 1991 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ferrari hopes that the 348 TB Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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