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

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I head to DK Engineering to check out one of rarest modern Ferrari's made, a 348 GT Competizione. Just 50 of these cars were made, less than 10 of them were right hand drive, so I was super excited to get behind the wheel and find out what it's all about.
The 348 GT Competizione was a model designed specifically for the GT Championship on the 348 GTB platform. The car was radically lightened by eliminating all and any comfort-oriented features, including air-conditioning and mats. Its dry weight was 1180 kg complete with all of the safety equipment sported by the 348 Challenge version. The transmission had a short 25/27 gear ratio and a racing clutch with reinforced discs. The brakes were derived from the F 40 Evoluzione with no ABS, but larger discs and calipers.Even the suspension was modified for racing with rigid rose joints, competition-ready dampers and springs. The standard car’s 17” wheels were replaced by 18” ones with 239/635/18 tyres to the front and 265/645/18 to the rear. There was no great difference, however, in the engine, aside from the free flow exhaust.
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@10Tenths 4 жыл бұрын

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

@cajanrossler8193 4 жыл бұрын

Yes its kinda sad, I love the 348 :D

@seenthroughglass 4 жыл бұрын

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

@brandonmurray4732 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@jameseast8510 4 жыл бұрын

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

@tommy4862 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Dieene1234 4 жыл бұрын

Tony?

@y2ksierra 4 жыл бұрын

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

@dcarbs2979 4 жыл бұрын

Like a baby Testarossa.

@Villajesse 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AVC-Works 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@04dram04 3 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@seenthroughglass 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@mindaugaskliukas8667 4 жыл бұрын

The highlight!:)))

@dailylifevs.exotic1338 4 жыл бұрын

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@thestig6078 4 жыл бұрын

What a load of Pony.

@anywherenearzero 4 жыл бұрын

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

@seenthroughglass 4 жыл бұрын

Wicked

@DaveFuucck 4 жыл бұрын

I really don't understand the hate for the 348. Was my first Ferrari experience and still holds a very special place in my heart. To be honest, I very much prefer the way it drives over the 355.

@MyRetroWatches 4 жыл бұрын

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

@cartergarnon6299 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@matteosiefert846 4 жыл бұрын

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

@seenthroughglass 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed finding out about it

@matteosiefert846 4 жыл бұрын

@@seenthroughglass For sure did?

@ronniemeyhoff8306 4 жыл бұрын

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

@lukedale-henderson3909 4 жыл бұрын

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

@gpradel7798 4 жыл бұрын

Love this!! Learning new things every day!

@Tonygarageuk 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@TheProjectOverload 4 жыл бұрын

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

@eugenehong9668 4 жыл бұрын

Sam is the reason I’m sane this quarantine.

@seenthroughglass 4 жыл бұрын

Haha meanwhile I’m more insane than ever

@jamespugh 4 жыл бұрын

Got to agree

@SCDC-Channel 4 жыл бұрын

My dream car....Love the 348

@MarkoTiano 4 жыл бұрын

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

@aminemk6192 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Haha glad I could be of help

@dailylifevs.exotic1338 4 жыл бұрын

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@Fierrosporcelular 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@zekvuc6552 4 жыл бұрын

priceless stg tnx more of this rare editions pls

@andybanks3042 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Sam. What a stunning car!

@joshwilletts6852 4 жыл бұрын

Love these videos sam 👌🏼

@DKershaw101 4 жыл бұрын

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

@sltillim 4 жыл бұрын

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

@aamvoor 4 жыл бұрын

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

@michaelmeredith912 4 жыл бұрын

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

@buickgnx007 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the video! Want more plz!

@ozzycool1000 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video seb, great job

@ElTurfStuff 4 жыл бұрын

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

@zzz360 4 жыл бұрын

yes, more Ferrari content please!

@RainMakr 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam another great video

@jaferkhan4108 4 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@ginofornaro9197 4 жыл бұрын

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

@martinboulden3540 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous car. And a great video.

@guldtegel 4 жыл бұрын

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

@bmw3-er 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Sam!

@ThePowerJon 4 жыл бұрын

Cracking little video Sam! Really nice 👍🏻

@FredB458 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@driverfocusedcars1556 4 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq! Great to see such a rare car being driven with 50,000 miles on the clock.

@ivansheehan1632 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this!

@Cristian_Peralta_s 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ycarreno2003 4 жыл бұрын

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

@palethorpe01 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@carlosgdias 4 жыл бұрын

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

@seenthroughglass 4 жыл бұрын

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

@dannymunk2982 4 жыл бұрын

Just awesome Sam!👏🏻

@TwoSmokinBarrels 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@tonyskoulakis4975 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the drive felt like I was with you!

@leotac5737 4 жыл бұрын

Ferrari content is back! Yessss!😁👍

@ananthukrishnan692 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Sam...Never Knew about this 348

@seenthroughglass 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in

@Musketman84th 4 жыл бұрын

Scrolling through vids and then yay a Seen Through Glass Video! 👍🍺

@MarkHossNorthwestrcclub 4 жыл бұрын

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 👍🏻

@Carshorts864 4 жыл бұрын

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

@MichaelSmith-kr2oj 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid lovely car.

@josephjewellers 4 жыл бұрын

great video

@TiagoAndreF 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work awsome car.

@MrObiwan1 4 жыл бұрын

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

@CarSpotter120 5 ай бұрын

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

@stu1002 4 жыл бұрын

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

@wackyrc1394 4 жыл бұрын

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

@matthewvanblerk 4 жыл бұрын

Love a good Ferrari video👌🏻🏎

@seenthroughglass 4 жыл бұрын

Love a good Ferrari test drive ;)

@seanoneill7250 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@darthvaper6745 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@VL1975 4 жыл бұрын

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

@leeallcock6996 4 жыл бұрын

Love the looks so retro

@troman5000 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! Cool car, great specs!!!

@peterm.722 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ronniemeyhoff8306 4 жыл бұрын

Yes one of my dreamcars

@mirco5546 4 жыл бұрын

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

@seenthroughglass 4 жыл бұрын

Haha let’s swap?!

@jamesavickers5961 4 жыл бұрын

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

@augustinlaurent1861 4 жыл бұрын

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...

@-LK34- 4 жыл бұрын

Love the new channel logo😍

@jeromewhitmill733 4 жыл бұрын

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

@michaeloakes3667 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@mattfisher3514 4 жыл бұрын

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

@francoismontresmecaniques7082 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@johnt9783 4 жыл бұрын

Love how this car looks!

@ollyhh3245 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@lorenzosteenbruggen4603 4 жыл бұрын

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

@seenthroughglass 4 жыл бұрын

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

@lorenzosteenbruggen4603 4 жыл бұрын

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

@joejia1410 4 жыл бұрын

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

@seenthroughglass 4 жыл бұрын

Haha very kind!

@edconolly5330 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid Sam!

@seenthroughglass 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers pal!

@martinscerri6218 4 жыл бұрын

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

@550_8 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@chrisreadman4282 4 жыл бұрын

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

@alexanderwillems6611 4 жыл бұрын

These are the cars I sub to you for

@Chris-nn2fx 4 жыл бұрын

It looks so beautiful. I love it

@benzinapaul7416 4 жыл бұрын

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

@davidthomas1424 2 жыл бұрын

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

@samman59939 4 жыл бұрын

I love that car I want it NOW!!

@TheHsinz 4 жыл бұрын

More Ferrari content please!!!

@kristopherrobin 4 жыл бұрын

Half a million subscribers pending! 🥳

@barnyb123 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@ApolloGP 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@markbullock7700 4 жыл бұрын

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. 👍🏼

@Jorcap 4 жыл бұрын

Ah man this is so cool! Maybe my new fave 90s ferrari

@aljack1979 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@thecardude762 4 жыл бұрын

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.