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  1. bigwave92107

    bigwave92107 Karting

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    #1 bigwave92107, Oct 11, 2009
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    I just picked up a 1992 348 ts euro model.

    the badge on the back says its a 348 gts, the registration says its a TS.
    could it be that the euro models changed to gts a year before the U.S. models did?

    or do I have a 93 that is registered as a 92,

    OR

    did the last owner just change the rear badge...
    thanks
     
  2. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #2 AceMaster, Oct 11, 2009
    Dave, did you register in the 348 registry? Congrats on the acquisition of a magnificent model :D:D

    I am not 100% certain on the TS vs GTS, but someone who does know will soon chime in and get you the answer.
     
  3. BeachBum

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    #3 BeachBum, Oct 11, 2009
    Dave, Your going to love the TS, Im not a convertable guy so i went with the TS and it was by far best choice. The best of both worlds. The top comes off but you still have the beautiful roof line of the coupe. Enjoy
     
  4. Miltonian

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    #4 Miltonian, Oct 11, 2009
    You can find the production date and the model year on the plaque in the drivers door jamb.

    A genuine GTS should have the later F119H engine, and I think the seat belt anchors are moved to the outer sides of the car behind the seats, rather than between the seats. The GTB & GTS were introduced in October 1993, so I don't think you could have a 1992 GTS.

    The serial number range for the GTS is between 96826 and 99197 - anything earlier is NOT a GTS, it's just a rebadged TS.
     
  5. PAP 348

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    #5 PAP 348, Oct 11, 2009
    Nice one! Thats what I am thinking! :):)
     
  6. ferrari 512 tr

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    #6 ferrari 512 tr, Oct 11, 2009
    tb ts gts speciale spider etc etc
    they are all 348's and they are totally beautiful
    gts has 320 bhp?
     
  7. bigwave92107

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    #7 bigwave92107, Oct 11, 2009
    yeah, should be my first post.

    I'm loving already, just took it for a drive today with a smile on my face!

    Nice, I will check the numbers and get to the bottom of this little mystery.
    thanks for the insight.
     
  8. FandLcars

    FandLcars F1 Rookie

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    #8 FandLcars, Oct 11, 2009
    From 348 resources I've read, my understanding is that the GTS and GTB are both Euro models only. All original US models are TS or TB. Post pics of your new car!
     
  9. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #9 PAP 348, Oct 12, 2009
    GTS and GTB both have 320HP mate. :):)
     
  10. AceMaster

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    #10 AceMaster, Oct 12, 2009
    +1...thanks Miltonian!
     
  11. ernie

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    #11 ernie, Oct 12, 2009
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    The simple way to know if you have a GTS is to look at the plenum. The GTS/GTB have the taller plenum top. The picture below is what the GTB/GTS plenum looks like. The picture is of a spider, but the top is still the same. Then if you want you can have a look at the engine block for the H motor, and the dead nuts for sure method is to check the v.i.n.
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  12. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #12 PAP 348, Oct 12, 2009
    The taller plenum is probably the EASIEST way, yes! :p:p

    That and checking the numbers is the way to go. :):)
     

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