Not Your Father’s 348 TB – The 1991 Ferrari 348 TB Base
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.
Steering control is handled through a manual-steering rack-style configuration. The 348 TB has 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.
Vehicle 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.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The Ferrari 348 TB lists at an industry-high price when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-average price.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1991 348 TB is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
The 1991 348 TB gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.
We Think…
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.