Ferrari 348. How many were made by variant?

[steve z]

I'm interested to find out how many 348s were made by variant and what the split was between RHD and LHD.

According to Lehbrinks book 8745 348s were made. The models listed are as follows:-

GTB (I assume these are the same as those badged tb?)
GTS (I assume these are the same as those badged ts?)
Spider

There was also the extra 20hp versions and i'd be interested to know how many of those were made by variant as well.

Hope you can help guys.

[angelis]

I've got some UK figures:

RHD UK 348’s

348 tb - 130 cars
348 ts - 261 cars
348 GTB - 14 cars (only 2 in black)
348 GTS - 15 cars
348 GTC - 8 cars

Total UK: 428

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Broken down further as:

TB/GTB/GTC 152
TS/GTS 276

>> Edited by angelis on Monday 19th December 10:42

[craigw]

GTS/GTB not the same as TS/TB, GTS etc had 20bhp more, more developed suspension, brakes etc (just from memory) the GTS was a much better drive than any ts I drove when I was looking.

[steve z]

angelis said:

I've got some UK figures: RHD UK 348’s 348 tb - 130 cars 348 ts - 261 cars 348 GTB - 14 cars (only 2 in black) 348 GTS - 15 cars 348 GTC - 8 cars Total UK: 428 --------------------------- Broken down further as: TB/GTB/GTC 152 TS/GTS 276 >> Edited by angelis on Monday 19th December 10:42

Thanks Angelis. Do you know how many UK Spiders came in the country? Also were there 300hp and 320hp versions of the Spider?

[burriana]

Nope, the Spiders were only the later spec chassis and engine, 320bhp.

69 came into the UK RHD of which 11 were yellow although one has been wrecked so only 10 yellow now!

I would guess at about 40 red, 5-10 in black and the rest in other assorted colours such as silver and blue.

[angelis]

I think also a GTS has been wrecked as well.


Here's the other figures I've got.

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Total production 360's

Coupes Total - 10,000
Standard Coupes - 8,500
Challenge Stradales- 1,200
Race Cars – 300
Spiders - 7,500

Total: 17,500 (over 5 years)

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F355

World production figures

F355 B = 4,915
F355 GTS = 2,577
F355 Spider = 3,714

Total 11,206

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TOTAL WORLD 348 PRODUCTION

348 - TB 2,895
348 - TS 4,230
Spiders – 1090

Total: 8,215


>> Edited by angelis on Monday 19th December 13:46

>> Edited by angelis on Monday 19th December 13:47

[tony h]

www.qv500.com/ferrari348mr.php

[steve w]

burriana said:

69 came into the UK RHD of which 11 were yellow although one has been wrecked so only 10 yellow now!

68 actuallyand out of the 30 or so I found when I was looking,your old one was the only good one.


>> Edited by steve w on Monday 19th December 17:57

[steve w]

angelis said:

I think also a GTS has been wrecked as well.

I was told by Arthur at KHPC that 4 GTS's had been written off leaving only 11,no idea how true it is though.

[burriana]

steve w said:

burriana said: 69 came into the UK RHD of which 11 were yellow although one has been wrecked so only 10 yellow now! 68 actuallyand out of the 30 or so I found when I was looking,your old one was the only good one.

Sorry matey - you're wrong ... 68 RHD direct to UK, plus one in via Hong Kong, mine

It was a good one wasn't it... the new owner is loving it

[steve f]

they are all under powered

[burriana]

steve f said:

they are all under powered

Actually, they are perfectly powered in direct proportion to the average 348 driver's weight, whereas the Testarossas need more power ......

[ferrarispider]

burriana said:

steve f said: they are all under powered Actually, they are perfectly powered in direct proportion to the average 348 driver's weight, whereas the Testarossas need more power ......

May be thats why all you 348 owners are little 7 stone girly dweebs........chaa

[angelis]

ferrarispider said:

burriana said: steve f said: they are all under powered Actually, they are perfectly powered in direct proportion to the average 348 driver's weight, whereas the Testarossas need more power ...... May be thats why all you 348 owners are little 7 stone girly dweebs........chaa

As opposed to limp wristed 355 owning Hairdressers and porn stars?



PS. I notice you know call yourself Ferrari Spider on the forums. Tired of being mistaken for an MR2?



>> Edited by angelis on Tuesday 20th December 13:19

[burriana]

ferrarispider said:

burriana said: steve f said: they are all under powered Actually, they are perfectly powered in direct proportion to the average 348 driver's weight, whereas the Testarossas need more power ...... May be thats why all you 348 owners are little 7 stone girly dweebs........chaa

just cos you watch a lot of Chuck Norris movies


Anyway, have we answered the original question yet?

[steve z]

burriana said:

Anyway, have we answered the original question yet?

Yes, thanks for all the replies. Just to let you know the reason for my asking is i'm considering making my first Fezza purchase and I think the 348 will be my choice. I actually love the looks of the car, definately better than the 355. So do I go for a GTS, GTB, or Spider?

[chrisx666]

I only looked at B's cos I like things to be as stiff and leak-proof as possible..(fnar fnar..) Others could not do without the open-top experience - personal taste and all that.

[steve w]

steve z said:

So do I go for a GTS, GTB, or Spider?

I think the question is more "which one can I find and is it a good one"

[burriana]

you don't find many GTBs, though you shouldn't have too much trouble finding a decent TB.

The Spiders are great, but I have had my fill of soft tops, and they are noiser with the roof UP than down! They do look gorgeous though.

If performance is essential, then get the later models, if "pretty fast" is ok, then get an earlier one for a lot less money. You can always chip.

But remember - service history is king - and it doesn't need to be main dealer. Recognised independents are frequently better.

[angelis]

If you want something really rare, there's a 1994 FERRARI 348 GT Competizione up for sale at £37,000