The Ferrari 348 GTB Base for 1994: Improving on 1993

When you think of the "Ferrari 348 GTB" what will usually come to mind for Ferrari enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The 348 GTB has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ferrari line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 1994 model is no exception. The Ferrari 348 GTB falls into the coupe for the family category.

Stop and Go

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

Statistics

The dimensions of the 348 GTB 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 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 1994 348 GTB 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 1994 348 GTB gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

What We Think of the Ferrari 348 GTB

The 1993 model began the promise of the Ferrari 348 GTB. The 1994 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 GTB Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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2 Responses to “The Ferrari 348 GTB Base for 1994: Improving on 1993”

  1. Pass on this! This coupe blows.

  2. Pete Brown says:

    I’m definiately wanting a flex fuel coupe. Since the 348 GTB isn’t, is it a good buy?

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