The Ferrari 348 was created to replace the 328, and naturally, progress Ferrari’s entry level V8. Later in 1995, it overshadowed by the F355, where it was fell from grace.

At the time of the 348’s release, it was compared to the Acura NSX, Porsche 911 Turbo, and Lotus Espirit. In an Autocar magazine article where the aforementioned were compared, the 348 was praised for it’s control and balance over the NSX. Quoting that it carried Honda’s body feel, except it delivered better control and positive steering.

It wasn’t much of a technological marvel, but it served it’s purpose as an engaging and arguable attractive V8 sports car. Powered by an iconic V8 Dino engine, it had the bones of a classic Ferrari. Weighing in at 3,300 it was certainly on the beefier sides but it made up in retro styling that resembled something of a Frankenstein’d Testarossa/F355.

A good way to look at it is that it doesn’t cost as much as a Testarossa or 355, has the least issues of the three, and is somewhat of a noteworthy car due to being Enzo’s last car. We expect the Ferrari 348 to emerge as a collectible car, and we advise buying before it’s too late. Even if the F355 is a better car, you don’t want to pull the engine just to service it!

If you do get one - make sure to part with the ugly black ground effects on the later models and paint match them to the car. This waas a move that Ferrari themselves did with the newer model year cars.