348 Challenge Twin Turbo

1994 348 Challenge TB Turbo
Challenge Car number 10 of 32
25,440 miles
Complete with books and tools
609 wheel horsepower (700 crank/rated horsepower)
Chassis Number 98498


This 348 Challenge is in immaculate condition inside and out. It has many of the factory Challenge options that were available from Ferrari, including: Speedline wheels, roll cage, racing harnesses, fire extinguisher, plexiglass rear window and fog light covers, vented undertrays, suspension upgrades, freer flowing exhaust, carbon fiber seats, and lightweight bumpers.

This 348 Challenge was built to be driven and enjoyed with reliability. This classic Ferrari has 700 crank horsepower, a gated 6 speed manual transmission and a modern traction control system to efficiently put power to the ground. In other words, this 348 makes as much power as an Aventador, weighs half as much and is able to use the power.

There was no expense spared for the build and the Ferrari has over $250,000 invested. The aftermarket and custom parts are made to look like factory pieces to the untrained eye. Further, the 348 is comprised of many rare Ferrari parts with meticulous details that are appreciated by true aficionados.

Steve Maxwell Exotic Car Service completely stripped, restored and built the 348 Challenge after its racing career, including the Ferrari Challenge series, had ended. An extensive history of the work completed is included with the 348. It has recently received service, including: valve adjustment, new cam belt and new clutch. The 348 is complete with factory Challenge car cover, books and tools.

This 348 Challenge was on the cover of Forza Magazine, featured in European Car Magazine, Matt Farah’s The Smoking Tire program and countless automotive blogs. It is the most well-known 348 in modern culture. This is the ultimate driver’s Ferrari which you can take on a leisurely drive, to a car show, a cross-country road-trip or merely run away from modern exotics.


Asking price of $139,000


The Smoking Tire Review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KajL7klumA


Below is a brief list of the modifications. A complete list will be included with the 348 Challenge.

Engine
- Approximately 16k miles since build
- Original engine delivered with car
- Ported heads with Inconel valves, Ferrea springs
- Ported intake runners and exhaust flanges
- JE pistons
- Vitton valve seals
- Carillo rods
- New factory sleeves, bearings, gaskets and seals
- Coil on plug ignition
- CNC intake manifold plenum with original runners
- Magnetti Marelli throttle bodies with CNC arms
Exhaust
- 321 stainless steel equal length headers
- 304 stainless steel downpipes
- Custom exhaust with all v-band connections, easily removable for engine service
- Inconel thermal blankets cover the exhaust
Turbo Components
- Comp Turbo T-04 60-62 turbochargers (triple ball bearing)
- TiAL F-41 waste gates (2)
- 6061 aluminum charge piping with t-bolt connectors and US made silicone couplers
- TiAL blow off valve
- Spearco liquid intercooler with front mounted heat exchangers
Fuel
- CNC fuel hangers with 4 modern Bosch fuel pumps
- 725cc fuel injectors
Electronics
- Stand alone ECUs with DTA management (full tuning control)
- Traction control and launch control
- Low and High boost settings (513 wheel horsepower / 609 wheel horsepower)
- Custom wiring harness with mil spec connectors
- CNC fuse box
355 Challenge 6 speed transmission
- Gears stress relieved, heat treated and cryogenically treated
- Stud conversion to fit 348 engine
- 355 shifter and rod with CNC machined mounts to retain original studs
- Custom fabricated cross-member to mount 355 transmission
- 348 GTC transmission heat exchanger
Brakes / Wheels
- Speedline Ferrari Challenge Magnesium wheels
- Toyo R888 tires
- 6 piston AP racing calipers / front and rear
- 362mm x 38mm rotors / front and rear
- Original parking brake retained
Suspension
- Challenge suspension
- Solid top hats
- Shocks re-valved for more rebound control
- 355 Challenge sway bars
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I saw it up on eBay, what am awesome beautiful car. Good luck with the sale.

 

Sure looks like a first rate build. Yellow too! The video is great. Best of luck with the sale and to the next owner.

 

listing a kidney for sale, I'll be in touch when it sells.. amazing.

 

Interesting car, good luck with the sale

 

wow....very cool GLWS

 

That's awesome!!

GLWS!

 

Is this yours?

https://youtube.com/watch?v=6KajL7klumA

 

Very cool. GLWS.

 

Do you know what the car weighs?

 

I saw this for sale a few months ago. Did you buy it at that time or just unlist it ?

 

Awesome car, best of luck with the sale.

 

Amazing engine craftsmanship!

 

Amazing build. Worth every penny.

 

Wow! I'm speechless, what a car! Best of luck with the sale!

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When I saw Farrah's review on this I thought it was one of the coolest cars out there. Top rate build and I love the detail put in to give the OEM look. GLWS!

 

Yeah, there's a link to the video in the original post.

It was unlisted.

 

is the double scoop air dam standard? every other one I have seen has only one scoop for the a/c

 

It's not standard. It was added for better cooling.
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One of a kind. Well worth the price. Irreplaceable. Truly an amazing package. GLWS. I'd almost buy it to just to copy everything that makes this such an amazing car. We 348/355 "threaders" know about this car and its stable mate. We all aspire to adopt some of the technology that makes this engine such a beast.

 

Amazing!! I so want that car!!!!

Interested in any trades - I have a F512M or a 997.1 GT3RS to offer. Both are turbo-less and could use some boost

 

Did I miss whether or not the car is street legal?

 

That's not a bad idea. lol
Thanks for the kind words, the car really outstanding.

Those are both great cars, but not looking for any trades.

It is street legal.

 

Friday bump!

 

That is just major, major bad ass. Love the video, well written and delivered. Little phrases stood out, like the yeah *****, I have a 348. And the one about the three honks and flame salute!

Has to be the baddest 348 ever built, other than the Enzo test mule, and that was something different all together.

Just asking, does it have air conditioning? Did you save all the old parts?