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  1. warrenn

    warrenn Formula Junior

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    Starting with the 80s which model displayed the most advancements compared to its predecessor?

    Ie. 8 Cylinder: 308 - 328 - 348 - F355 - 360
    12 Cylinder: 512 - 512TR - 550 - 575
    12 Cyl. 4 seater: 400 - 412 - 456 - 612
     
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  2. Shark01

    Shark01 F1 Veteran

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    I'll bite.......348 to 355

    Ironic since the 348 is my target according to budget.
     
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  3. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ Sponsor Owner

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    Actually, I think the 328 -> 348 was a gigantic leap. And that's exactly why so many people think the 348 is a P.O.S. First car with lots of ECU's, first car that most of us would consider "modern".

    Just my 2-cents.
     
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  4. BT

    BT F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    I would say 412 - 456. Mechanically they might not be that different, but seem to be in completely different classes.
    I also understand that the 348 was considered the first 'modern' Ferrari even though it used to be on this site as a 'Classic'. To me the 355 is more an evolution of the 348 than the 348 is as an evolution of the 328.
    :)
    BT
     
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  5. speedy

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    Agreed... A lot of firsts with the 348. The move from tube chassis and a more modern assembly process as well.
     
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  6. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

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    I'll vote 288 GTO from 308.
     
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  7. No Doubt

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    I love my 348...but the Mondial had far more, far earlier.

    In the Mondial, you've got the Valero clutchless transmission (the forerunner of the 355's F1, electricly adjustable shocks, anti-lock brakes, 348's engine, the grates, more ECU's than the 348, power steering, etc.

    The 348 had modern styling (still contemporary 15 years later) and the removable sub-frame.
     
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  8. racespecferrari

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    I agree with you on the Mondial
     
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    512TR to 550
     
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  10. warrenn

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    I think 328 - 348 and 512 to 550

    but what do I know?
     
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  11. Michael B

    Michael B F1 Rookie Owner

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    Yes, I too agree. The Mondial.
     
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