An Evolutionary Model: The 1992 348 TB Revisited
A lot has been said about the Ferrari 348 TB for 1992. As Ferrari’s entry in the coupe market the 348 TB (and in this case specically the Series Speciale version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door 348 TB is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Ferrari as a brand in general.
Performance
The 348 TB Series Speciale 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 fuel system for the 1992 348 TB 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.
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.
348 TB Series Speciale Statistics
of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the 348 TB Series Speciale are inches long by inches wide.
Cost is always a factor when looking at a car. The Ferrari 348 TB lists at an industry-average price when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry standard price for a 2-door coupe.
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.
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 distance driving. The gas-powered 348 TB is a non-green car.
Conclusion
The 1991 model began the promise of the Ferrari 348 TB. The 1992 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 Series Speciale will continue to be a profitable vehicle.