Data on the 1992 Ferrari 348 TS Base
The 1992 348 TS is an important vehicle to Ferrari for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of two trim levels for the 348 TS 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 TS Engine Specs
The restyled 348 TS 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 TS 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.
The fuel system for the 1992 348 TS 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.
Vehicle 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 TS Base are inches long by inches wide.
The standard warranty period for the 348 TS 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 1992 348 TS gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.
In 1991 and 1992 the 348 TS Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.
Conclusion
The 1991 model began the promise of the Ferrari 348 TS. 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 TS Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
My cousin had bad luck with this coupe. Sours me to the whole Ferrari line.
No one is going to think that this is going to be a good buy 10 years from now.