1996 Ferrari 348TS

The Ferrari 348 series marked a radical departure in the way Maranello constructed its cars, replacing as they did a chassis of traditional steel tubes with a much stiffer monocoque structure attached to a tubular rear subframe. Suspension remained independent front and rear with wishbones, springs, telescopic shocks, anti-roll bars, and revised geometry. The ventilated disc brakes were much larger than those of its predecessor the Ferrari 328, and used anti-lock technology. A midship mounted V8 returned, but it was larger and more powerful displacing 3405cc, mounted longitudinally and mated to a transverse gearbox. The displacement accounted for the new car's Ferrari 348 designation. A higher compression ratio and updated fuel injection helped generate 300 horsepower, 30-40 more than the Ferrari 328, whilst dry-sump lubrication gave the new Ferrari a lower centre of gravity.The 348 was the last design under the supervision of legendary chief stylist Leonardo Fioravanti. Taking cues from the Testarossa, its lines were softer than those of the 328 but still curvaceous, the side strakes being the most obvious Testarossa inspiration. The wheelbase was longer than the 328's and the track wider, giving the interior a little more space.This gorgeous, left-hand drive 348 TS was supplied new on 10/02/1994 by Symbol Automobile, in Matran, Switzerland. Finished in Rosso with a Nero leather interior the car had remained in Switzerland until being purchased from a private collection recently.

The car has had just two Swiss owners, both of whom kept it in private collections and seldom used it. We understand that the car was maintained mostly by the first owners collection mechanic, however the service book does show service work undertaken as depicted below:

25/07/1996 - Symbol Automobile SA Matran 1000km inspection - 870km09/07/2001 - Symbol Automobile SA Matran - 10,015km with cambelt16/07/2011 - RS Garage Ferrari service 15,000km with cambelt

Swiss Exhaust emission Checks: 17/02/1994 - 137km 25/07/1996 - 870km19/07/1999 - 4,624km 12/06/2001 - 8,704km 10/07/2011 - 15,000km 30/12/2015 (UK MoT) - 23,633km

Just prior to the sale the car will be undergoing a full cambelt service by A. Stone, Ferrari Specialist with the current mileage of the car showing just 23,700 kms.

Complete with cover, hood bags, handbooks (in the correct Schedoni leather wallet) and toolkit, this 348 is presented in fabulous condition, is UK registered and, with Spring just round the corner, is ready to be enjoyed.