Our Review of the 1994 Ferrari 348 GTB Base
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Ferrari 348 GTB series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 8-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Performance
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 1994 348 GTB’s normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 12 gallons.
The 348 GTB 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.
348 GTB Base Statistics
The dimensions of the 348 GTB 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 Ferrari 348 GTB lists at an industry-average price when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-average price.
The standard warranty period for the 348 GTB is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1994 348 GTB gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
In Summary
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.