The 348 followed in the footsteps of the 308-328 series but included numerouse updates to the chassis and body. The 34 litre engine , set longitudinally with a transverse mounted gearbox and dry-sump carter,was aiso fittrd to the spider that otherwise bore the same features as the berlinetta.
Bodywork
Berlinertta e Spider Pininfarina
Engine
Number and arrangement of cylinders: 90° V8 Bore and stroke : 85x 75 mm Unitary and total displacement : 425.62/3,405 cm3 Location : rear-mounted Cylinder block and heads : light alloy Compression ratio : 10.4:1 Max , power output : 300 bhp at 7200 rpm ; 88 bhp/litre Timing gear : 4 valves per cylinder , twin overhead camshafts per cylinder bank Fule feed : Bosch electronic injection Ignition : Bosch static
Type and material : steel monococque and tubular rear supfram Front suspension : double wishbones, coil springs and gas dampers Rear suspension : double wishbones , coil springs and dampers circuit,servo assist ,ABS Steering : rack and pinion Cooling System : 2 rear side radiators
Dimensions and Weight
Length : 4230 mm Width : 1894 mm Height : 1120 mm Wheelbase : 2450 mm Front and rear track : 1502/1578 mm Tyres : front 215-50 ZR 17 , rear 225 -50 ZR 17 Dry weight : 1393 kg Fuel tank : 95 litres
