348 Speciale

Jim,
The 348 SS is as much fun to drive as any modern Ferrari, including the media darling F355...In response to the 348 SS #90 in question, I don't personally know anything about this particular car but it seems well cared for with only one owner and has service records....If you're serious about the #90 I would suggest to contact the seller and discuss the condition of the car...Take it for test drive, if you can....

As far as "issues" with the 348 or SS in general, there aren't any Having said that be prepared to pay high costs at the dealer for ANYTHING, including an oil change....The engine-out-of-the-car timing belt change can put a hole in your pocket but needs to be done...Some electrical gremlins appear once in a while but they are not major...Mostly annoying to live with...Anything you have read in the press about handling problems with the early 348 cars, is not an issue here....The 348 SS has a much improved suspension, plus updated Bosch 2.7 ECU, less restrictive exhaust system, lightweight wheels, more HP (320HP vs 300HP for the regular 348) and better rear end tail-light treatment...It is destined to become a collectible car one day with only 100 (some say 115) cars built by the factory...

I wish you all the best in your search for a F-car and also keep in mind that the 348 cars in general are now over 10 years old and have been at the bottom of the depreciation cycle (while the F355 cars have not)...They can only go up in value from here....I seriously doubt you'll come across a 348 SS in top condition for less than $50K.

VK

 

Here's another good info

http://www.ferrariclub.com/faq/348versions.html

 

Hey Noel,

Did you ever settle with the insurance co. on your 348??? Any new news??

What a shame of a great car....

VK

 

VK,

You must be mistaken. My car is fine.

vty,

-noel

 

Sorry Noel

I was thinking of Byron's car.....My apologies

VK

 

My car is very similar with Byron's, sometimes I get fooled as well.

It's gotta be with the wheels - The " Byron's 348 inspired" wheels

 

HUH ?? What happened to Byrons' Car ???????????
Did I miss a thread?? give me the link

 

You sure did miss a horrible story...

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6267

 

Yes, very similar to Byron's car (RIP). Did you replace the door panels for 355's?

 

Hey Dino, do you have a high-res copy of that file? Yours is one of my favorites and I'd love to use that picture as my wallpaper!

Mark

 

Geez, where did Jim go? I want to know if he still has the GTV.

 

Yes, the door panels were replaced(by the previous owner).

It was really sad about what happened to Byron's car.

 

The F348 Ferrari Spyder was launched in 1993, running alongside the evolutionised F348 GTB/GTS. It was the first two-seater spyder sportscar made by Ferrari since the 365 GTB/4 (Daytona) Spyder last sold in 1974. It was the first mid-engine two seater Spyder produced by Ferrari.

There have been many engineering developments and design refinements to F348 series that have improved its Performance, Handling and Comfort.

In addition to the modifications to the body configuration of the F348 Spyder, there had been significant technical changes that enhanced the performance and road stability.

Engineering developments included a transverse gearbox with revised ratios for quicker acceleration and a free flowing exhaust system for higher power output. The wider rear track with an improved suspension system assured better handling and manoeuvrability.

In 1994, the evolutionised F348 GTB/GTS cease production with the all new F355 GTB/GTS. The F348 Ferrari Spyder’s were still produced alongside the F355 series.

The late F348 Ferrari Spyder’s were further evolutionised by introducing the F355 characteristics onto the F348 Spyder’s as a development platform for the all new F355 Spyder that was to be released in 1995, when the F348 Spyder cease production.

Here are my 348 spider performance figures..

0-100 km/h - 4.7 sec / 0-60 mph - 4.6 sec
Top speed is 295 Km/h / 183 mph
Max Rpm Limit - 8200 rpm
Max Power Output – 269 Kw / 365 bhp (PS) at 7,800 rpm
Max Torque – 375Nm / 278 lbs/ft at 5,200 rpm

1. Dimex / H&S Electronik Engine Upgrades

ECU/Ignition/Injection Mapping Upgrade
Adjustable Bosch Fuel Regulator Upgrade
Tubi Design Non Cat- 316L Polished Stainless Steel ‘Free Flowing’ Exhaust System
Optimisation of Airflow with K&N Filter System
NGK Platinum Racing Plugs,
Gas Flowed heads with polished valves & seats.


2. Fiorano Handling Set-up

Ventilated Tarox Brakes Disc
4-Pot Brembo Callipers
Momo 18” Light Alloy (8.5 & 10.0) Rims
Bilstein Adjustable Dampers
Eibach Sport Coil Springs
Anti-roll bar racing re-configurations.

3. GTC Competizione Deliverables

Carbon Fibre Door sills
Carbon Fibre front Splitter
Carbon Fibre Dash Console
Momo Carbon Fibre Gear Knob
Momo 18” Light Alloy (8.5 & 10.0) Rims
Aluminium Racing Pedals & Foot rests
Momo Corsa Steering Wheel
Scunderia Ferrari Enamel Badges

Graph Representation Data
Blue Line represents the standard Power Output
Red Line represents the increase Power Output – ECU/Ignition/Injection Mapping Upgrade ONLY
Further Power Output increase – As per Performance Upgrades listed below
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I forget which issue, but a while back Forza put out an issue that included a "348 Buyers Guide".
It is available for back order for $8.

 

Moorespeed

 

That issue is Forza June 2001, issue #30. It's a must have for 348 owners/buyers.

I can photo copy & fax it to someone interested.

Regards,

-n

 

Can you modify a stock 348 rear to look like this? I have never been a big fan of that black grille accross the lights...

possible? is it just taking out a few screws? love the back of the 348SS!

Great car!

 

I think there are 4 or 6 screws that hold the rear grill in.
Problem is, I think on the regular 348, the lights are slightly recessed...
It would look ok but you'd have to have a machine shop make a plate
or something to wrap around the edges..

 

Hmm... not sure what you mean about wrap around the edges....

I would buy a 348TS if I knew I could make it look like the SS in the back...

20-30K difference in price for a 355GTS!

 

Sorry - well, when you pull that rear grill off, it also wraps around the outer
edges of the tail lights if I'm not mistaken. You'd def have to have something made to fill in those areas - I'd guess under $1000 but probably 5-700...

fwiw

 

see the black plastic I'm talking about on the outside edges of tail lights?

 

You may add this one to your list

348 ts Serie Speciale 95505 ZFFRG36A8P0095505 79/100