The Rare Ferrari You've Never Heard Of: 348 GT Competizione

[@jameseast8510]

I can't be the only person who really likes the looks of the 348

[@tommy4862]

I'm one of the people who always like the newest cars, but this one is actually quite cool. I like the black grill over the rear lights.

[@mooiboyace]

I like it, but the 355 really takes the cake.

[@Dieene1234]

Tony?

[@y2ksierra]

I love it. First Ferrari I remember seeing in person.

[@dcarbs2979]

Like a baby Testarossa.

[@10Tenths]

The best version of one of the most unloved Ferraris glad to see it getting the love it deserves!

[@cajanrossler8193]

Yes its kinda sad, I love the 348 :D

[@seenthroughglass]

A car I’ve always been intrigued by! So glad to have had a go

[@brandonmurray4732]

Guy in Hobart owns a 348, always had it parked outside his shop. Saw it everyday driving to work. Loved the car, I asked him if he would mind if I took a few photos and to my surprise he wasn’t a piece of shit. Out of every Ferrari owner I have met, only two were good people, the 348 owner and a Mondial owner.

[@Villajesse]

Love the look of the 348. It has some of best touches of 90’s styling.

[@AVC-Works]

same here! Have to say the f355 nailed it after that! It wasn't the same when the Testarossa became a 512TR.. didn't like it at all

[@byronmills5952]

Ferrari made a lot of changes to the 348 during its life to improve its rather lacklustre dynamics - suffice to say later 348s have got a lot of the chassis modifications that made it on to the 355. The 348 is unfairly derided when even an an early car can be massively improved by some choice chassis tweaks. You should go out and try a late build 348 for a comparison.

[@yandman26]

348's don't get enough love, special versions aside, it's a rad car.

[@04dram04]

Yes I have owned one. I just wanted a cheap Ferrari, but I was shocked at how good of a car it was. They hate it gets makes no sense

[@scousedave1917]

'We don't want to make them prancing horses....' Oh Sam, horsing around!

[@seenthroughglass]

Lol

[@mindaugaskliukas8667]

The highlight!:)))

[@dailylifevs.exotic1338]

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[@thestig6078]

What a load of Pony.

[@CarSpotter120]

A right hand drive 348 GT Comp just arrived in Ferrari Melbourne!!

[@cartergarnon6299]

The 348 is GORGEOUS! When the 360 came out it instantly made the 355 look outdated and the 348 look ancient. As we get far enough away we start reminding about at that era and all of the sudden we see these cars for their tremendous beauty instead of being the “old & outdated & slow & rough to own” Ferrari.

[@MarkoTiano]

Seriously there is nothing like a Ferrari with a gated shifter. These old school Ferraris are the pure Ferraris. Great video!

[@MyRetroWatches]

I always liked the 348 thought it looked ace back in the 90s. Still like the look today too.

[@FredB458]

On my 17th birthday I had the chanche to ride a 348TS as a passenger. The roof was open, the sound, 200km/h. A beautiful memory for the rest of my life. Still love the looks!

[@Fierrosporcelular]

So hard to understand how people can say they don't love a Ferrari. Or sh*t like "crappy old 90s Ferrari!"! Are everyone driving 911 GT2RS? Come on... It is a Ferrari, the 348 may not be be the best, but is better than 99% of the cars in the World. And this Competizione is a work of art.

[@anywherenearzero]

It’s been my favourite car for years. Had a model of one when a child :)

[@seenthroughglass]

Wicked

[@palethorpe01]

I've been banging on about the 348 GT Competizione for years. I love that car, and to most people they just don't understand why. Well, this is why. Fantastic video Sam.

[@aminemk6192]

I saw the post on DK's instagram, and wantin' to hear this rare 348GT. That was yesterday night... And now I find out that the youtuber I follow post a video about it... Damn. Thank you.

[@seenthroughglass]

Haha glad I could be of help

[@dailylifevs.exotic1338]

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[@ApolloGP]

i remember being 6 years old and having a beautiful diecast replica of this as a birthday gift from my godfather. i loved it, but i was too young to understand value. well crisis is a common thing in everyone's life and it forced us to move out of my old home. and i lost nearly half of everything i loved and even my childhood. then i saw the thumbnail and i remembered that diecast toy. really gave me a long think of how things have changed for the worse. thank you for this, im remembering everything i had and when i didn't need it as much as i do now.

[@lukedale-henderson3909]

I was really hoping someone would do a video on this beautiful machine. And here it is. Great job as per usual.

[@ronniemeyhoff8306]

I love the old scool and classic Ferrari reviews, on this channel. More of that🤩

[@Tonygarageuk]

Thanks Sam you've inspired me, I'll be doing most of these mods to my 348 ts, just a shame those carbon panels don't come cheap!

[@SCDC-Channel]

My dream car....Love the 348

[@seanoneill7250]

Naw man, the 348 is a stunner. I'm from MIami and was a big fan of Miami Vice and the Testarossa, so all the styling cues taken from the Testa are spot on. I like it better than the 355 styling wise. The 348 is a car that lets you know the era from which it came. That's kind of the point with a classic/vintage car.

[@christiangismondi8543]

I think a lot of people don’t understand the 348 and hate on it due to other people’s opinions (who have actually never even drive one). Having owned one in the family for 20 years, once you drive any model of the 348 and experience the analogue feel you will have fallen in love! Plus pop up headlights and side strakes...baby testarossa

[@peterm.722]

I drove this car 15 years ago...your video reminded me this special experience

[@eugenehong9668]

Sam is the reason I’m sane this quarantine.

[@seenthroughglass]

Haha meanwhile I’m more insane than ever

[@jamespugh]

Got to agree

[@Carshorts864]

Beautiful car. The doors on the 348 always reminded me of a Testarossa which was my dream car as a kid.

[@guldtegel]

Thanks for bringing this car to our attention Sam, never heard of the 348 GT Competizione before today! Pretty cool offer from Ferrari in the 90s for a super rare run 😎 sounds excellent 🔥 thanks again Sam keep the great content like this flowing 👍 All the best bro! -Tim G

[@matteosiefert846]

Now that's a promising title! And you got me, I've actually never heard of this one :D

[@seenthroughglass]

Hope you enjoyed finding out about it

[@matteosiefert846]

@@seenthroughglass For sure did?

[@MrObiwan1]

I absolutely love this car , a nice owner let my nephew sit in his car at Silverstone a few years ago. I'd take this over a lot of newer more expensive models !!! Ferrari at its finest:) Great video

[@driverfocusedcars1556]

Loving all the modern classic content lately, it's a nice break from the ultra modern and highlighting these awesome cars in motion from the days before KZbin! Great to see such a rare car being driven with 50,000 miles on the clock.

[@francoismontresmecaniques7082]

Maybe surprisingly one of my favourite Ferrari ever. love the look of the 348 , the GTC is very subtle but still just add the touch of racing. I love it.

[@augustinlaurent1861]

All the chassis upgrades you are mentioning were also made on the spider version. The engine is exactly the same. Only difference is the weight saving and the free flowing exhaust. 190 kilos is the official number but check FerrariChat forum and you will see most 348 owners disagree on this number. So I believe you actually liked the 348 gt competizione because of the badge effect...

[@PittsBird]

I bought a 348 a year ago and still smile big every time I drive it. Love the car. No idea what this ytuber drove in Cali, but hey, everybody can certainly have their own opinions, no worries. Not too many cars give you the great sounds, good smells, and feel of a 300+ HP V8 go-kart like these do. I always felt the 348 had fantastic looks too (my favorite other than a 488 Pista), and based on all the hand waves and photos people take while going down the road, I'd say the majority of others agree.

[@carlosgdias]

The Ferrari 348 is a great car! Im sure the one you drove in LA wasn´t properly maintened/ sorted!

[@seenthroughglass]

I think that might have been the case. A “dodgy” rental version

[@ginofornaro9197]

Saw this car on DK Engineering Instagram and read all about it last night. I’m glad to see that you have a video up about it

[@aamvoor]

Really good content. Filming this special cars makes your channel stand out. Love the analog cars.

[@TwoSmokinBarrels]

Wow that 348 is stunning 😍 i absolutely love it. I'm all about my retro Ferrari's an i think i just found my favourite.

[@ozzycool1000]

Beautiful video seb, great job

[@darthvaper6745]

Since being subbed to your group of car channels, I have never seen anyone review the 355 at all. Was my poster car growing up.

[@aljack1979]

I thought about buying one when I was 25 (2005).LHD were selling for £23-24k. I wouldn't have been able to run it but if it sat in my garage then it would have doubled in price by now. I bought an elise 111s instead.

[@bmw3-er]

Great video Sam!

[@jaferkhan4108]

Now that's the Sam we know - enjoying Ferrari's greatest. Informative, great camera angles and superb dynamics. Given it a thumbs up and staying subscribed for plenty more to come. Keep it up mate :)

[@michaeloakes3667]

Great as usual Sam! Been hankering to hear a review of this beauty for a long time. Thanks! Just a quick mention around the @2:44 mark, they did make a F355 Challenge around 1995 resulting in around 108 cars and 28 were RHD. Hope this helps man!

[@michaeloakes3667]

They were intended for the Ferrari Challenge series, and are road-registerable

[@gpradel7798]

Love this!! Learning new things every day!

[@550_8]

i love the old ferrari rosso corsa and silver wheels combination, then add the tan or red interior with the all of the silver/aluminium trimming. Perfect spec.

[@ElTurfStuff]

Brilliant car. Glad you had so much fun. Seems like you have a new lease of life now and it shows in your videos!

[@jamesavickers5961]

Bravo Excellent sam love it mate I am on a Ferrari experience tomorrow ???i will be driving around like an old man of course just want to listen to the engine.you are the only super /hyper car chap I still watch I think you just seem to be a little bit more down to earth.i bet no one has said that before ha haha grazie Mille ciao ciao

[@Cristian_Peralta_s]

Sam. I love your videos and the dedication with which you make them. greetings from Chile. Hope to see you around here sometime

[@ananthukrishnan692]

Awesome video Sam...Never Knew about this 348

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks for tuning in

[@mirco5546]

A Ferrari on a beautiful British day makes me wanna move there. And I'm Italian, lol

[@seenthroughglass]

Haha let’s swap?!

[@michaelmeredith912]

Great video! One of your best!! Would love to see you test an early 308 GTB

[@davidthomas1424]

One of the prettiest Ferraris, and undervalued in GTC form. House is on the market tomorrow 😉👍

[@ThePowerJon]

Cracking little video Sam! Really nice 👍🏻

[@joshwilletts6852]

Love these videos sam 👌🏼

[@alanzyoutube]

That looks good, the 348 does look good, it's a classic Ferrari look.

[@zzz360]

yes, more Ferrari content please!

[@ycarreno2003]

Congratulations Sam. This is one of the best videos you’ve made so far. 👍🏻

[@andybanks3042]

Great video Sam. What a stunning car!

[@sltillim]

I remember when these cam out but never knew so much about them- thank you Sam!!!

[@chrisreadman4282]

Was that bathroom sealant on the carbon sill? Love how Ferrari do it. It’s special cars like this keep the car enthusiast alive. Too many will over look this cause of stats and 0-60 times. Great video Sam we love stuff like this

[@darrellsimpson6966]

The looks have grown on me over the years. Those wheels look good. Great sound. Nice in black too. Steering is better than the 355. I'll stay with my 328 though.

[@TheProjectOverload]

Great content Sam - Love these "hidden gem" videos - Please make more!!

[@DKershaw101]

Remember reading about one of these in EVO car magazine, well done on doing a video on it Sam loving the channel and the podcasts at the min

[@barnyb123]

Good content. Harry Metcalfe was at a Lamborghini event a few years ago and stepped through the history of Lamborghinis from the Muira to the Aventador. He showed an example of each (including special models) and told a story about each along the way. Sam, it would be good of you to do the same with Ferrari or Porsche. Maybe Ferrari V12's,... You could use some of your old footage where you actually drove the car in question.

[@benzinapaul7416]

A neighbour of mine had one of these years ago and at the time I'd no idea it was so limited. He bought a 964 RS afterwards. They also have a small air intake next to the front lower foglights due to a larger aperture in the front bumper. There was also a limited edition in the USA that lost the rear light strakes, not sure what else it had different

[@ollyhh3245]

That is such a special car. I think it even sold today (same day the video released), great one for a collection but hopefully still going to be driven.

[@jeromewhitmill733]

Your living my dream. Keep up the good work. Oh drive more manual Ferrari's!

[@robbinvz]

08:34 This shot is AMAZING. just like the car! love the 90s look.

[@wackyrc1394]

Thank you, currently smashing the game Sam with this surpirse, rare gem of a Ferrari, nice 💪

[@RainMakr]

Thanks Sam another great video

[@kasimirdenhertog3516]

13:59 ‘miles better than a 348 GTB’, how would you know? You’ve only ever driven a beat-up 348 Spider. Also, I don’t know anyone who would say ‘that’s just a crappy old Ferrari’. Most people don’t care about cars so wouldn’t notice anything, except perhaps it being ‘annoyingly’ loud. And people who do care about cars are interested the moment they spot the prancing horse.

[@sambaxter1471]

completely agree, he broke my heart, and my jaw dropped when he said some old crappy ferrari

[@Pulsonar]

I always liked the look of the 348, it got bad press back in the day, but I preferred it to its lookalike big brother the Testarossa. It was soon forgotten though when the famous F355 replaced it. That magical car probably saved Ferrari from falling on hard times.

[@cemsarioglu5947]

I really love the looks of the 348. This version is something else...

[@filipegil8752]

Sam this car weights 1180kgs. So 350bhp is plenty in the greater scheme of things. Your 360 is around 1500kgs for the 400bhp. Do the maths 😎 Looks really good too. Great video, as usual. Thank you 👍

[@MarkHossNorthwestrcclub]

What an Absolutely Stunning 348, and I too hadn't heard of it before 🥺 So thanks Sam for bringing this to us for our viewing pleasure 🥰 I loved it, and your test drive, terrible Dad joke with the 'Prancing horses 🐎 😁🤪 It looks like an awesome bit of kit, and I can tell you enjoyed yourself with it 🙂 Stay Safe Sam, All the best, Mark 👍🏻

[@tez1978]

Love it. I know there are faster, more modern Ferrari’s but I do like this one. The rarity is a big thing and the fact that some mechanics thought let’s strip it out and make it the best it can be. Nice to see it being recognised.

[@lorenzosteenbruggen4603]

I could walk around for hours at Dk engineering, what an amazing place! Awesome video Sam!

[@seenthroughglass]

It’s unreal there! Always something jaw dropping to look at

[@lorenzosteenbruggen4603]

Seen Through Glass exactly! Would love to visit them one day!

[@matthewvanblerk]

Love a good Ferrari video👌🏻🏎

[@seenthroughglass]

Love a good Ferrari test drive ;)

[@edconolly5330]

Great vid Sam!

[@seenthroughglass]

Cheers pal!

[@iancave5788]

Sam, F355 Fiorano’s were not just a “Handling pack.” Some Early F355 Challenge cars were road legal with titles.

[@auwz66]

Fiorano was uprated steering rack (faster), upgraded PAS pump, front and rear roll bars and bushes upgraded, suspension ECU upgraded to Challenge item and brakes were upgraded to cross drilled discs but same calipers. For this reason a few owners went for the GT brakes on the front. UK cars were quite rare, only around 16 or so from factory.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

Good information!

[@VL1975]

Cool car! Love old Ferraris. I was in love with this 1975 Dino that I saw for sale. I like the new ending to the videos. Not a critique but the music sounds like it's from Super Seducer 2. lol

[@Raven-uu7lb]

One of the most beautiful Ferraris ever known... Lovely.

[@thecardude762]

Was lucky enough to see and photo one at Blenheim Palace Classic and Supercar a few years ago. I actually loved the looks but it was mainly ignored by others there. I didn’t realise how rare it was at the time though.

[@martinscerri6218]

The side strakes and the wide mirrors, it reminds me of a Testarossa.

[@martinboulden3540]

Fabulous car. And a great video.

[@buickgnx007]

Loved the video! Want more plz!

[@dannymunk2982]

Just awesome Sam!👏🏻

[@-LK34-]

Love the new channel logo😍

[@kristopherrobin]

Half a million subscribers pending! 🥳

[@ivansheehan1632]

Really enjoyed this!

[@zekvuc6552]

priceless stg tnx more of this rare editions pls

[@mattfisher3514]

Brilliant video Sam, love the car aswell.... suits you more than a superleggera

[@markbullock7700]

Nice Sam, they had a left hand version of this car in February @silverstone Race Retro Classic & competition car sale. Reserve £120-150k missed the auction unfortunately so not Sure what it actually went for in the end. Little bit of homework now be intrigued to see what it went for. 👍🏼

[@stu1002]

2 minutes in - already 115 views. Golly this channel is popular these days :)

[@Nicholasfilmsit]

He deserves it. Been around since the 4c days, and he's the best car youtuber

[@leotac5737]

Ferrari content is back! Yessss!😁👍

[@joejia1410]

Damnnnnn did not expect this to be the best youtube video ive watched today

[@seenthroughglass]

Haha very kind!

[@kennykarlsson6691]

What could be wrong with a car that looks and sounds amazing? I would be happy as hell to even sit in one of them.

[@ajoellew]

I know I'm in the minority, but I think the 348 is one of the best looking Ferrari's of the 80s/90s. Great review of a great car.

[@mrporsche4236]

The 360 was a game changer and those that know ferrari know its one the best in terms of looks interior drive ability engineering reliability and its simply the sweet spot between classic and modern. Obviously manual or nothing. This 348 is special offcoarse but its a 348. Looks amazing though

[@TruthandJustice4166]

Loved the drive felt like I was with you!

[@johnt9783]

Love how this car looks!