Car of the Year for 1992: The Ferrari 348 TB
The 1992 Ferrari 348 TB Series Speciale was introduced to compete in the coupe market. The Series Speciale is a member of a series of two trim levels for the 348 TB which include Base and Series Speciale. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ferrari. There is strong competition from vehicles from Hyundai.
Ferrari 348 TB Engine Specs
Ferrari 348 TB Engine Specs: The 348 TB Series Speciale comes outfitted with a 3.4 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 32 valves. The engine, manufactured by Ferrari, is teamed up with a Ferrari 5-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style 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.
Fuel is handled for the 348 TB is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 12-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
Vehicle Statistics
The 348 TB is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the 348 TB is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
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 348 TB Series Speciale received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 23 when it came to long-distance. The gas-powered 348 TB is a non-green car.
In 1992 the 348 TB came in the exterior colors of several colors. Other options were made available by the manufacturer.
We Think…
Considering all factors the 1992 Ferrari 348 TB Series Speciale was a very important. Ferrari responded to critisims about the 1991 348 TB and made dramatic changes. The result is better than the sum of its parts. I’m sure Ferrari has more in store in the future.
Yawn… Not much has changed since 1991 with this coupe.