1990 Ferrari 348 Coupe

Ferrari's new 348 model was launched at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September of 1989, and featured a monocoque main structure. It shared its V-8 engine with the Mondial, but was enlarged to 3.4-liters and mounted longitudinally in a steel rear sub-frame with a transverse gearbox. It wore Pininfarina styling and provided continuity with the prior 308/328 models while having several styling cues of the Testarossa. Top speed was achieved at 170 mph.

The Ferrari 348 was given a fully independent suspension system with revised geometry and a low center of gravity, thanks to the engine's low placement within the chassis. At all four corners were large-diameter discs with ABS. The initial bodystyle was the 'TBZ' Berlinetta and 'TS' Targa form; a full-convertible Spyder made its debut in 1994.

Production of the 348 continued through mid-1995 when it was succeeded by the F355.

This 348 TB was purchased new in late March 1990 in California. It was finished in specially ordered Blu Medio (Medium Blue) with gray leather upholstery. It is a two-owner car that was given a major engine-out service performed in May of 2014 at a cost of nearly $14,000.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2015