Ferrari 348

What is the Ferrari 348?

The Ferrari 348 is a two-seat, mid-engined sports car with a V8 behind the cabin. Sold from 1989 to 1995, it sat in Ferrari’s road-car range as the compact V8 model, following the 328 and preceding the F355. Coupe and targa-style versions gave buyers a choice between a fixed roof and a removable roof panel.

Its sharp, slatted side air intakes and squared-off shape made it distinct from the softer curves of later Ferraris. The layout kept the engine close to the car’s centre, a familiar arrangement for Ferrari’s two-seat V8 sports cars.

Generations, engines and power

The 348 is a single generation, identified by Ferrari type code F119, spanning 1989–1995. Its petrol engine is a 3.4-litre V8. The model name reflects that capacity; the “tb” and “ts” badges distinguished body styles, with the latter referring to the targa roof.

The figures here identify engine size and fuel but do not give a power output, so there is no single power figure to quote. The 348’s successors continued the mid-engined V8 format, while the F355 brought a new engine and a different generation.

How economical is the Ferrari 348?

In United States EPA figures, the 348’s best listed combined rating is 14 MPG, equivalent to 16.8 L/100 km. The EPA measures fuel use using its own procedure. In Canada, the 1995 NRCan listing gives 17.5 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. These results come from different national test procedures, so they are best read within their own market rather than as a direct comparison.

No CO₂ figure is available to quote here. The listed engines use petrol.

Where was the Ferrari 348 sold?

The official figures cover the United States for 1989–1995 and Canada for 1995. In the US there are three listed versions; the Canadian listing covers one. Ferrari’s Italian identity and its racing heritage shaped the 348’s mid-engined layout, while the model was also offered in North American markets.