Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: The 1995 Ferrari 348 Spider Base
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.
Steering control is handled through a manual-steering rack-style configuration. The 348 Spider comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
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. This is standard in the convertible market.
The listed retail price in 1995 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1995 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.
The 348 Spider 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.
What We Think of the Ferrari 348 Spider
The 1995 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.
| FERRARI 348 SPIDER CONVERTIBLE TOP AND WINDOW 1993-1995 | ![]() |
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US $749.99 | 26d 15h 51m |
| Ferrari 348 Spider 1993-1995 Leather Boot Cover | ![]() |
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US $400.00 | 21d 21h 25m |
| 1995 Ferrari 348 Spider Owners Manual - SET - Rare!! | ![]() |
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US $699.99 | 15d 11h 34m |
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nice article. I hope you can explain your experiences with the 348 Spider?