Ferrari 348 Spider
The spiders built by Ferrari have always been a perfect expression of their sporting heritage. It was this very heritage that inspired Pininfarina stylists as they set about designing the spider to clothe the refined 348 series chassis.
Sporting Heritage
- V8ENGINE
- 3404.70 ccTOTAL DISPLACEMENT
- 235 kWMAXIMUM POWER @ 7200 rpm
- > 280 km/hTOP SPEED
Engine
- Typerear, longitudinal 90° V8
- Bore/stroke85 x 75mm
- Unitary displacement425.59cc
- Total displacement3404.70cc
- Compression ratio10.8 : 1
- Maximum power235 kW (320 hp) at 7200 rpm
- Power per litre94hp/l
- Maximum torque324 Nm (33 kgm) at 5000 rpm
- Valve actuationtwin overhead camshafts per bank, four valves per cylinder
- Fuel feedBosch Motronic M2.7 electronic injection
- IgnitionBosch Motronic M2.7 static electronic, single spark plug per cylinder
- Lubricationdry sump
- Clutchsingle-plate
Chassis
- Framesteel monocoque with tubular steel rear sub-frame
- Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
- Rear suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over gas-filled telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
- Brakesdiscs
- Transmission5-speed + reverse
- Steeringrack-and-pinion
- Fuel tankcapacity 88litres
- Front tyres215/50 ZR 17
- Rear tyres255/45 ZR 17
Bodywork
- Typetwo-seater spider
- Length4230mm
- Width1894mm
- Height1170mm
- Wheelbase2450mm
- Front track1502mm
- Rear track1578mm
- Weight1370kg (dry)
Performance
- Top speedover 280km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h5.4sec
- 0-400 m13.5sec
- 0-1000 m24.4sec