Ferrari 348 TS - Is it Really as BAD as Everyone Says?
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This week - a car that EVERYONE we have ever spoken to (and in fact the Ferrari CEO at the time) said is a real DOG in Ferrari’s back catalogue - the 348 TS. This is the targa-topped 348, in Rosso Corsa with cream leather, and available for sale at Fast Classics.
Without #DriveEveryFerrari it is doubtful we would have ever driven this car, but we are so glad we did!
In this week’s episode we give you a full tour of the inside and outside of this underappreciated car, a look at its history, and of course the full test drive and portion of Beans.
Is the Ferrari 348 really that bad? Or is time a healer? Let’s find out.
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Thanks for an excellent and well-balanced assessment of the 348TS! You're right, it wasn't as bad as some people say, and also (again as you said) it was 30 years ago and cars weren't as good as they are now.
My wife and I bought a new 348TS in 1992 as a "Sunday car" , replacing a 308GTSQV, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We replaced it in 1993 with another new 348TS (still Rosso Corsa with Crema) and had even more fun in that one. We took it back to see the factory in Maranello, and the trip was awesome. You mentioned the exhaust note, and it's mesmerising - especially going through Alpine tunnels with the roof off! Driving it around Italy was interesting; people in villages would smile and wave as we went by, and whilst parked it seemed to attract genuine attention and admiration. In the UK, people were perhaps less charitable, although I didn't find too many people declining to let me out of junctions. On balance, Porsche drivers are probably bigger targets for this.
The "frunk" was more than big enough for our luggage for a week or so, and we even returned with a couple of cases of wine perched on the shelf behind the seats. The biggest problem with the car was the poor clearance on the front spoiler, and when boarding ferries I had to approach the boarding ramp diagonally to prevent grounding. Apart from that, both cars were faultless and gave many miles of enjoyment. Sadly, I ended up with 9 points on my licence, at a time when I was driving 45,000 miles a year, so I sold the car back to the dealership. I still miss it!
Snap!… we did Le Mans (tent, sleeping bags and Primus stove easily stored in drunk) and a tour around Champaign region… the rear parcel self was pretty adept at accommodating a number of 6 bottle wine cases 😉
It is one of the best looking Ferraris ever... I'm blown away by why people don't like it
Even if it wasn't the fastest Ferrari, I always loved the 348 because it just has the quintessential "Ferrari look" and is an instant head-turner.
100% agree, next to the f40 its the most beautiful ferrari ever made. and its up there on my top5 list of best looking cars ever. i fell deep into the rabbit hole now and found a low milage one.........
Honestly I don’t understand how this channel has so few subscribers- the commentary is so natural and engaging and I love how you can compare what you’re driving with what you own or have owned in the past. Absolutely fantastic stuff!
Because it’s a mature channel I think , it’s not for young kids who like silliness
@S F 😆
He’s wearing a Patek Phillipe that’s probably worth more than the Ferrari so he appears to be doing ok financially somewhere even though the channel is not a huge success. I do agree, I enjoy the content and his taste in cars and watches!
@@tube4fun978 Agree. His Patek is awesome. Although, I am an AP Royal Oak fan :)
@@dedwardmalick Audemars Piguet are far superior 👌
Love the 348, looks amazing and also a car that actually makes sense on B-roads, what the point of having a modern 500+ horsepower Supercar if you can’t get anywhere near using it all, give me 300 in a lightweight mechanical car any day!
I also read that the 348 was the last car Enzo signed off before he died. How does anyone fill those shoes? Well they come in and ‘rubbish’ the car and make their own statement model (using practically the same parts), even though LucaM actually owned a 348 himself -- go figure?
Enjoyable review Damian and looking forward to seeing what comes next…!
Spot on about LdM, his comments were all about him making his mark and very little about the car.
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Great review thanks. I was looking for a 348 and ended up with a 355 for the same price (RHD V LHD) but my 355 was not the best example and i wish i had brought a good 348 over a poor 355. I dont think the performance matters too much at this age, no-one buys them because they are quick, they are classic cars that give a weekend experience. I have actually heard many positive things about the 348 and would like to try one but dont think i would buy one. I think the negativity at the time was partly due to the sublime NSX which was released at a similar time and was perceived as a much better car, hence the 348 was swiftly replaced by the 355. I see you are driving on some of my favourite roads too 👍🏻
The 348 wasn't swiftly replaced by the 355, as the 355 came out in late 94 and the 348 in late 89. In comparison, the 328 came out in 85 and got replaced in 89. The 360 came out in 99
Also, the 355 is heavily based on the 348, with dario benuzzi (historic ferrari test driver who also tested the 355) who said that at maranello they focused more on making the car easier to drive, rather than faster in the corners
I read various magazines from the time in which they compared the 348 and the nsx (none of them was italian), and they basically said the 348 is the best sunday/sporty drive (in its category, not only compared to the honda), meanwhile the nsx is the best all arounder, and, considering the car from a 360 degrees stand point, it was also the best one
The nsx combined ferrari's perfomances with a saloon's comfort and driveability. It was compared to the accord in terms of user friendliness and comfort. It was the easiest to drive while going slow and fast, it was comfy, had a few more electrical accessories, was less stiff...
The 348 had a more precise and communicative steering, understeered less (although oversteered more, which is harder to catch), was a bit more agile, was just as fast on a straight line, and on corners had just a little bit of an advantage. It also was the most enjoyable car to drive, as it was the most similar to a race car, also due to the very stiff (even too much for british streets) setup, and immersed you in the driving experience more than the others.
The only thing is that it was hard to drive, the hardest alongside the 911. Nobody said the car lacked grip, but it was difficult to use 100%, or close, of it. It was nervous on bumps and snapped rather quickly, meanwhile the nsx understeered progressively. It's a car you have to know well before pushing, otherwise you're just asking for troubles
I get both who likes and who doesn't these characteristics. On a side you have a nice and rewarding challenge, but on the other you risk crashing. That's also why many said the 348 was more at home at the track rather than in the streets
I’ve always had a soft spot for these and never quite understood why they’ve been disliked.
Style wise I think it has aged so well.
Great insight on the experience and well explained.
This car was a massive jump forward from the gorgeous, but long-in-the-tooth 328 It looks fantastic and, imo better then the 355. Reading some recent reviews the steering is way better than the 355, although there’s no doubt the engine upgrade makes a big difference I’m sure.
Rather then compare backwards in line-up, you need to go forwards - I realise this is difficult for a 355 owner, but will you discuss the really slow and really antiquated interior of the 328, or get all nostalgic and mention Magnum (yes that was a 308) like everyone else seems to?
I think the 348 unjustly gets a bad wrap and the ‘is it really as bad’ title is getting a bit repetitive now as all the TH-camrs do it (except Hoovie) and always end up saying ‘actually no its not, its good’.
Really like you work Damian, but this was a bit too predictable.
I think it's predictable because so many people have been told the 348 isn't much good, often by people who haven't ever been behind the wheel of one, but when they actually drive one themselves they find out it's a complete blast. At the end of the day they are fun to drive, admittedly slower than what came afterwards but significantly quicker (particularly on a track) than what came before, look pretty good to my eye, sound fantastic with the right exhaust, are really easy to work on and essentially great to own. I'm not sure what else you really need from an older sports car.
As a Ferrari novice, I drove the 308 (in the late 80s) which put me off Ferrari, went down the Porsche route for 33years now. However I always have had a soft spot for the 348, and you have just backed up my thoughts. Still wouldn't mind one, old school ferrari, with Italian flair and passion. Good job. Thanks.
Nice assessment, fairly fair and well presented. I will venture to say a couple of things as I have driven more than one 355, and more than one 348. I own a 1994 348GTB which is the last evolution of the 348, by this time a lot of things were improved on. Anyway, I am going to venture to say the car you are driving very likely has shot inner steering rack bushes. The 348 steering is not and should not be that heavy and or cumbersome when driving even at low speeds, it also should have pin-point accuracy with a very lively, precise and satisfying feel. If it does not feel like that then there is something not right in the steering rack, and this is quite common. I wish I was in the UK, I'd let you have a drive of my 348!! I think you'd be surprised.
There is a way to wake the engine up a bit and get some more perk out of it, and that is to de-cat it and put a sports exhaust on it, mine has a KSG Valve-tronic, it makes quite a difference. Also by fitting a better intake system, this can also help.
Both 355's (both Motronic 5.1 cars) I drove didn't feel night and day quicker than my 348, although obviously they were and well, that noise!! But then again, at 7-7500 in my 348 is quite nice which you did touch upon, it has more of a classic 1970's F1 sound, the 355 has a more screamy and more modern sound......
I think its great there are some road tests on the 348 showing they are not a dog, they are incredibly fun to drive. I like my 348 when I'm really pressing on, it comes alive, and I venture to say although they can be outpaced in acceleration by many cars, driving a Ferrari is so much more than pure acceleration, once you're at high speeds, things change and the 348 is in its element, they can be quite quick cars when properly unleashed.....
I chose the 348 over the 355 because I like the simplicity of the 348 as I do all my own mechanical work and servicing, you can still have that great Ferrari driving experience at sensible speeds in the 348.......As for Luca's comments in the press, pfft, Ferrari have never made a dog of a car!! He's crazy!!
I like your calm way to talk. Also good information about the car. As an owner of an 1991 348 TB I can say that the rumours about this car are mostly not true. There's one thing that I really don't like about it: The electric wiring is weak and that's about it. Maintenance is pricy but the car gives me a smile whenever I drive it and I drive it a lot. :) Cheers and I'll leave my subscription.
Glad you enjoyed it
Interesting your assessment of the 348’s size compared to the F355. It is literally the same car, you can pull a door off a F355 and put it on a 348. Perhaps you’ve got more headroom in your F355 because it’s a Spider and the 348 is a ts (the removable roof means a bit less headroom vs. the fixed roof of a tb).
This particular 348 comes across as a bit lackluster, to be honest. I was on track with my 348 and could keep up with a 360 Challenge Stradale on the straight. Could be that a previous owner has fettled with it, I don’t know, but the engine of the 348 is quite strong and actually has a better torque distribution than the F355 or 360.
Great channel! I own a 348 and I would like your insight into how the driving experience differs from the F40 you owned? I understand there is huge weight and power gain. But at slow speeds, is there even a hint of F40? Thanks! Keep on turning the great content out.
I like the 348. When I was 17 years, I had a drive as a passenger in a Ferrari 348 TS. Magical!
I think the primary reason for the F355's cabin openness is the removal of the centre stack. They are structurally the same design, so the F355 is not intrinsically more spacious in any measurable way.
Exactly. I found the width comparison inside, where he stretched his arms, a bit strange, because it’s literally the same down to the millimeter.
Absolutely loving this series! I’ve always liked the 348 I think because I saw them in 1989/1990 motor show, you would have this, the F40 and Mondial all on the same stand.
Can’t wait to see what else comes in this series.
I do wonder if Jason will make an appearance too?
The best year of the 348 was 1994. Completely changed from the earlier car & had 316 bhp
Interesting
Yup. And the moniker changed to GTB/GTS and the ultra rare GTC. You can tell by looking at the taller plenum. And IIRC spacers on the rear wheels to quell the rear's tendency to get out of line. Or was it a lower offset, I fergot. Abovementioned GTC has 'F40' seats and a very fetching set of 3-piece 18" Speedlines.
All 348 Spider have the engine and geo changes.
Was going to correct you on the pronunciation of Luca DM, but the way you said it (eventually) at 15:04 was correct.
Great vid...
In 1994 I drove my 1994 348 Spider from Modena to London and then New York to Vancouver via Kentucky, Santa Fe, Grand Canyon and up the coast to my home ...topped it out in top out of Las Vegas...joined the Pacific NW Ferrari Club and enjoyed many car meets over the next 4yrs....no problems at all ...great fun and very usable. I must admit that I had the same fun in my 1980 TR8 convertible in Europe and Can/USA . Sad that most cars like these do not get driven enough.. Cheers from Vancouver.
I owned a 94 348tb for twenty five years and loved every mile I covered. Had a service every year and belt change every three years and never had a single problem. Was very sad to sell it last year but got more than I paid for it in 95! Lovely car.
Wow 25 yrs. Must of been hard to see it drive away....
Metcalfe said 348 had the best steering of any ferrari he'd driven...good enough for me...I like them
Great episode thanks. Noticed it didn't stream well to start and had quite a few pauses. I have seen this before on your videos in particular, don't know why though. Luckily great content so I was patient.
It's probably the best kept secret in the Ferrari range. What an amazing value! 85% of the F355 experience for 1/3 the price!
“T stands for transverse” orientation of the engine? Nope.
Check your notes at the beginning of the video.. 328 and 308 have transverse (sideways) mounted v8 engines. The 348 engine mounting is “longitudinal”, ie lengthwise; not transverse.
“T” is thought to refer to the transverse orientation of the input shaft and layshaft in the transmission.
Otherwise, great video. I enjoy your reviews and discussion.
Fair and honest review but I have to slightly disagree with your comment on the steering. I've owned my 348ts for 10 years and think one of its standout features is its steering. It just gives you so much feedback and you know it will go exactly where you point it. Of course, it's no 355 but then again, not much is! Overall, it's a fun Ferrari and will still put a smile on your face when you take it for a 'spirited' run - I've thoroughly enjoyed my ownership and absolutely love it. Having said all that, I'm currently moving onto a 360 Spider but only because it feels like the right time for me and I will be sad to see it go.
Great vid Damian, very classy and quality stuff!
What a great video series concept.
Montezumolo is the child of Moctezuma and Montezemolo, I'm guessing
I heard it as Montezoomolo, maybe way too many zoom meetings..
I have to say that I much prefer the design of this era of Ferrari to their cars nowadays and the fact they were still raiding the Fiat parts bin at this time.
Great series Damian 👍😎
Never really liked them ..but today I do .as an ex 360 owner I would not dismiss one . Oh and nice FP 👍. Keep them coming dear boy .
Really love the dials! Great to see something different. Character is rare these days, everything looks the same.
Completely agree
I want to echo the words of CW, because I agree 110%, this is one of my favorite channels on TH-cam and it deserves to have 10 times the amount of subscribers that it currently has listed. It really bothers me that other channels, you know the ones I’m talking about, the ones with wealthy youngsters that can afford to purchase a new exotic every other month, think they are doing a proper review by simply driving it fast, or modifying it in some unGodly way or a stupid wrap job and then get rid of it or trash it, yet they know nothing of the car! And don’t get me started when these youngsters attempt to review a classic car…that’s just comical and yet these channels have half a million plus or for some well over a million subscribers! My God people watch “quality” channels, like this one or Harry’s Garage, Jay Leno’s Garage, and so many others that deserve the high numbers…okay, enough venting, thank you for reading 😉
I so nearly bought one last year, honestly my favourite Ferrari shape, sounds great too! I just don't trust the thing to not catastrophically break, I have fairly deep pockets but I fear not deep enough for one of these to blow up lol
I have owned a 348ts since 2008. It has been very reliable. Nothing mechanical has gone wrong with it. Of course, you have the sticky buttons but that can be easily rectified.
@@wimdepril6920 Everyone tells me this but that always me scared that i'm gonna get the dud 😂 I guess i'm just pessimistic
@@lolmeercatz10 Had my TS for more than 10 years now, nothing major has happened. They're very easy to work on anyway so as long as you don't mind getting your hands oily many things can be fixed quite easily at home. The global 348 'network' is out there to give advice (known as the Brotherhood) and has to be the most active of any Ferrari model, there's literally nothing someone else hasn't fixed and can help you with.
TBH although I’ve never owned a 348 I’ve had nothing but good experiences with my 1995 F355.
As with any older car, do your research and follow these simple rules. It won’t guarantee you won’t see any issues but you’ll massively reduce your chances of buying a dud.
1: spend £300-400 on a comprehensive pre purchase inspection from a reputable Ferrari specialist (independent of where you are buying the car from)
2: ensure the car has a fully documented history where servicing has been done by a Ferrari dealership or independent Ferrari specialist. No disrespect to any home mechanics out there but it’s not worth taking the chance on the potential of amateur repairs ie: TH-cam is littered with folk who change cambelts but forget to change the tensioners.
3: use the documented history (MOT certificates etc) to show the car has been regularly used - if you live in a cold/wet climate ask the current owner how often the car is fired up and run in the winter (lack of use is the biggest killer for any car especially an old Ferrari).
I’m sure other people have their take but those are the top three things I’d highlight when looking for any car. Happy hunting.
@@sultanoftippoo3857 cheers for that great insight 👌
They do sound very good. And, it has a special place in my mind. Christmas 1990, Clarkson, Top Gear.
The reason I pined for a prancing horse for 30 years.
And then eventually bought one.
And boy, the tingle every time you start the engine & floor the right peddle.
Worth every penny.
Excellent review as always Damian! Love the clean look of the 348. Agree with your aging comment.
awesome video..love this car...never got one though...always wanted a convertible 348!
I have always liked the baby testarossa looks and im a sucker for a targa so Its good to know it wouldnt completely disappoint if the chance ever arises. Thanks 👍
Great episode. I am loving this series. Thank you sir. I agree with other members. Your channel should have 5 times the subscribers. It just doesn’t make sense. Well, we who know are very happy you continue to put out amazing content.
I remember sitting in a then new 348ts at JCT600 in Bradford back when it was launched. I always had a soft spot for them. Glad you didn't find it too much of a dog ..
348 - if you know, you know…
Some clarifications and additional info:
- If you ring it out it’s fast enough. the power band is right at the top end. Most don’t have the balls to wring it out beyond 6k, and so it feels slow.
- The steering is probably the highlight of the car - feels like a go kart
- 348 and 355 are 90% the same car. Ferrari and lazy journalists would have you believe otherwise
- the chassis, brakes, front suspension design are basically shared between the two
- later models received the same rear suspension geometry as 355s
- The engine is basically the same. 355 revs higher and has a higher peak power, but most 355s make 340hp vs 380hp, so the difference isn’t so great. Ferrari have never made a bad engine…
- It has Bilstein coilovers as stock from the factory.
- The LDM criticism of the car was just what new CEOs do - criticise the predecessors work…
I never understood the hate for the 348, to me the F355 just revs higher (and yes goes faster) but is also softer on the looks. The 348 to me is just perfect Ferrari.
Mid engined, double wishbones all around, manual gated shifter, absolutely awesome design, everything about this car is awesome, I love them!
I have always like the 348, and even today I really do, love the looks and the fact you can give it loads of beans without doing crazy speeds but still hear that loverly sound
that looks like a very clean example...the leather and the interior, even the paint condition under the sun has so few swirls! I dont know this era of cars but just styling wise I think it looks great with the mini testarossa look. Saw a few in LA in the flesh and wow those slats did catch my attention and thought it looked very wide!
Great review. Love this new series. I think the 348 is great value. You get a lot of the Ferrari experience for the money. The F355 will always be one of the greatest Ferrari's of all time and has cast a bit of a shadow over the 348 since.
The interior plastics can be done for a about £20 and a bit of time. No laser etched nonesense to deal with! Plus the black ones are always faster 😉
What do you recommend? Mine has started to get sticky
the 348 ts was my third Ferrari. Just like Car and Driver said, high speed handling was evil. It was if it was tuned for the track, so darty I never got it past 135 mph. The steering and brakes were amazing and it was reliable though as in my 308 and 328, radiator relay switches went out. One thing: When I first got the car, there was something missing for me and it took me a while to figure it out. As it did not have a high wheel arch, the flat fenders dove forward. From the drivers seat, I did not enjoy what I now call the LeMans Frame....named after the great movie. What do I mean? The 308 and 328 had the fender lines on each side fill the lower ends of the windshield, giving me that perspective of a rear mid engine race car visual feel...something personal for sure but I thought you might like reading about such a Ferrari nuance.
Crackin episode Damian. A number of things wrong with the 348 but you can’t argue with its looks, stunning looking motor IMHO. Really enjoyed those new digital information graphics and accompanying music…. Very snazzy 👌🏻
Always been my dream car, my grandmother had a model of one on her tv when I was growing up and I believe that kick started my passion for all things Ferrari 😇🏁🇮🇹 you could have told me it was the worst car you’d ever driven and it wouldn’t have changed a thing 😂
1:48 You're saying they only got fuel injection with the facelifted model? I always loved the design of the 348, it looked so modern when it came out. The 355 is pretty much a heavily revised version of the 348 and is prettier, sure, but I love the styling of the boxy early 90's design of the 348. Also isn't the 348 actually a little lighter than the 355?
Funny enough, this is my favorite ferrari. I had the body kit on my fiero.
How has this channel not grown!? I almost wonder if the Car Guys can be bothered anymore as they make great content but aren't getting any traction etc. Such a shame.
I used to make sure I put out a video every week to feed the YT algorithm - but there were no rewards for this. So now if I don't think the quality is there, I don't bother and wait a week.
A lot of the hate was due to how poorly it fared versus the NSX, which was cheaper, better built, far more reliable, and-to my eye at least-better looking. The NSX was a rude wake-up call to Ferrari and led to Maranello getting off its backside and-starting with the F355-building higher quality cars.
True dat
Brilliant video! Thanks a lot! A friend just beaught one and I am looking forward to drive.
One note: Nice PP! Surely worth more than the car… 😋
First come, first serve! Loving the series so far Damian, thanks for the effort :)
I want to see the 355 episode!
Enjoying this series, can’t wait for the next one.
Enjoyable video as always. Thanks Damian
I had MY92 348TS back in 1995, which I swapped out of 308GTS qv. It was a major step up in internal quality and switchgear. Felt quick at the time but of course when hot hatches have same power nowadays, I guess people may look down on it. The design was “of its time” and refreshing when compared to equivalent Porsche 964/933… and of course it evolved into the 355 so some respect is warranted because it affectively is “genesis” of current cars 👍🏻
I believe Luca Di montezemolo, said the 348 was not a proper Ferrari (with the exception of its looks). And that is the thing, for sure it's performance is not that great (even for the time), but it is quite pretty, and I would argue is better looking than the 360 (it's grandson) which has always been a bit of a jelly mould shape.
Looks wise, I always found this car attractive, just a touch underpowered, let s say those 300 italian horses are not always present and ready to pull the carriage..
I had 348 ts and for me loved it so much I want to get another over a 355 because I like the rear end details much better looking car with fins in door to pockets
Great series ....really enjoying it 👍
They've got the looks, it would make a great restomod project.
348 TB was my first Ferrari and it is still in the garage today, almost 30 years later. I always liked the elegant, exotic look of its front/side and it still looks cute.
My 458 Spider is here th-cam.com/video/ZKTl2p7c3Q8/w-d-xo.html and is of course miles better with regards to technical details and performance but I never had the same feeling of almost 'wearing' the car that the 348 gave; it is like an extension of your own body when strapped in.
With it now being a classic who cares about a modern family car overtaking it? That modern family car will be scrapped/recycled within about 8 years while the 348 will still be maturing and becoming even more desirable!
I always applaud those who still own their first Ferrari 👏🏻
Yes, we like what you are doing.
Keep it up and please get a SWB California Spyder in this series.
I'm sure that will be simple to arrange ;)
Can’t wait to see mine on the channel,456gt!
I love this Ferrari. I remember seeing one when it came out and really liked it. I had no idea it had a bad reputation.
Nice car and awesome watch.
The thing that makes the 348 Ts a top 5 Ferrari to me over the la Ferrari in my opinion is that it's so Ferrari the interior is simple but luxurious it has the best Ferrari engine and it's a convertible
Gr8 video and review 👍
Nice review, thanks for your great reviews I really enjoy them. I'll keep my NSX and MR2 Turbo, they're quicker I think 😉
have always loved this.... its the general pic/energy i conjure in my mind when i think...."FERRARI"
Always loved the 348.
Unfortunately I’m 190 cm tall.
Wat could one do to futher the design but keep the spirit? something with the wheels, somehting witht he front.something with the back. make it wider and mchange the headlights. what more? is 458 the successor these days?
Interesting and entertaining, definitely. A winning formula for us all, I think. Thank you. Still singing Drive, Evereeee Ferrariiiiiiiii, here! Looking forward to the next one.
The driver's watch is probably much harder to get hold of than any of the Ferraris he has tested...
Great video.
i think the later 348 are better they change a lot of things to handel better. lately i here the same thing that it is not a bad car as they told back then. they must have change things to make it a better car
to quote a commentator...."he reached for third and got a lifetime supply of second"
It's true. It was & still is a shit heap but I am NOT selling mine! 🤣
Good video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
It has aged well, I wouldn’t turn my nose up at one, although would need another for my other foot, never fit in. Might end up a good investment. Great review. Maybe Branston Beans and not Heinz. 👍
In the video the engine looks to be longitudinally sited. Not transverse.
Epic video
Thanks
Ill take smaller and more agile any day amd with a little tuning will be beating the 355 on the track 😅
I'd take any Ferrari, that said, they're not worth their price tag. Also considering the maintenance costs 😬
The car would be 400 lbs lighter without that driver.
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It was ALL about the handling! So where was the handling course??
"give it the beans"? Been watching Sarah n tuned a lot have we?! Why not test the 348 "GTB/ GTS", not to be confused with the "TB/TS" because the GTB/GTS was comprehensively engineered to take in most of the chassis improvements of the 355 after the criticism of the 348tb/ts but the press did not test the GTB/GTS so much. The criticism of the ts/tb was the on limit handling and you cannot determine that gogin relatively slowly on normal roads. A slightly lighter version of the 348 GTB/GTS was the very limited production 348 competitzione which is another one to test.
omitted to mention the 348 GTB was on test once with the Porsche 911 and Honda NSX I believe and on performance when a clear road opened up, the GTB, only with 20hp more than the TS/TB accelerated without hesitaiton out of sight from the other two...so performance for the time was pretty good
Although this car didn't have the upgrades in fact most of the suspension and weight distribution upgrades were made on the factory line just after November 1991 so later 1992 and all 1993 348 TS and TB got the upgrades. easy way to spot which cars have them is to look at the top of the rear suspension towers - cars without them have 4 bolts, cars with them have 6. There were other changes made for the GTB/GTS/Spider/GTC but the upgrades which helped the handling were quite a bit earlier and later TS and TB have them.
@@cbca6567 It was indeed. Looking back at group road tests back in the day (and I've got several) many which pitted the 348 against the 911, NSX and Esprit had the 348 as the 'winner'.
@@petei3972 Thanks Pete for the information. However despite the changes made earlier in production the GTB/GTS had a wider rear track/offset and even further changes to engine and gearbox and were more limited production with relatively few cars built, and apparently quite reliable.
@@cbca6567 The GTB and GTS certainly had all the updates my point was that the vast majority of them such as the updated Motronic, updated alternator, some changes to the engine and other improvements which helped with reliability were made quite a bit earlier. Many talk about this update or that on the GTB/GTS/Spider without realising the update is in fact on much earlier TBs and TSs. Also some of the last updates aren’t on all the later model cars - there are Spiders out there which people talk about having the extra 20bhp but which in fact don’t as they have the earlier engine. The updates were a gradual thing over the life of the model, it wasn’t a ‘line in the sand’ sort of thing where they suddenly updated everything for the GTB/GTS, in fact there are very few updates from the very last TB/TS off the line to the first GTB/GTS.
The rear track of the actual car on later cars was exactly the same, the wider rear track of some later cars (but not all) was actually just created by a different rear wheel which effectively had a spacer on the inside hence you need longer wheel bolts on some later cars. You can fit early or later wheels on either TB/TS or GTB/GTS as long as you get the right wheel bolts to go with them. Alternatively you can fit spacers to earlier wheels from companies such as Hill Engineering which do the same as the later wheels.
www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/348-track-width.45361/
I remember looking at one around 15 years ago when they was under £30k
The exposed screw heads on the open gate gearchange are hilarious!
Great looking car! Love it.
What is the Red Button on the left doing @9:05? And does the car has a stereo?
Yep, stereo is under the flap above the climate controls, you can see the flap at 5:58 in the vid
I can't speak about how good or bad this car is but I've always thought it was stunning.
For the price these are I’d rather pay a bit more for a 360 ( dream car as a kid)
.....one of those cars which were manuactured ínto stage of project base and scream for tuning and customization that wlll rocket it into eleven.....
Luca di Montezumela? Who the hell is that?
It’s gorgeous.
Once the most beautiful car.
I don't think I've ever heard the numbers 355 said so much in my life.
Wait til you see my 355 review…