How quick through the revs? - 348 vs 355
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Can someone (obviously cleverer than me!) give me an idea how much more quickly a 355 will rise through its revs under acceleration load vs a 348?
ie does a 355 reach the same rpm (putting aside it has a faster limit) in less time?
I'm guessing this is true - but can anyone confirm?
Seems to me there is something really important about how the revs (and therefore noise) builds with these older cars - that sense of anticipation as the wail kicks in.....
ie does a 355 reach the same rpm (putting aside it has a faster limit) in less time?
I'm guessing this is true - but can anyone confirm?
Seems to me there is something really important about how the revs (and therefore noise) builds with these older cars - that sense of anticipation as the wail kicks in.....
Having owned both I cant remember any real difference. Both 5 valves per cylinder and 355 is slightly larger capacity, but with more power and a slightly higher rev limit. The old grey matter is a bit foggy on this one as it was in my 20's but think you'd be splitting hairs.
I know the 348 came in for some stick but if you bought a good one (I had 2) you'd have a great car (not by todays standards of course) with bags of character. The 355 did however move the game on at every level, stunning car...
I know the 348 came in for some stick but if you bought a good one (I had 2) you'd have a great car (not by todays standards of course) with bags of character. The 355 did however move the game on at every level, stunning car...
don't think the 348 has 5V per cylinder? Hence the name of the 355 - as marking the first Ferrari with 5 Valves.
Is the speed of engine response down to the weight of the flywheel? or is it more to do with the gearing? the 355 has 6 speed of course whereas the 348 only 5.......
No doubting a good 348 is a good car, just really trying to gauge if there is any noticeable difference in how quickly these cars punch through their gears when taken up to the redline....
Is the speed of engine response down to the weight of the flywheel? or is it more to do with the gearing? the 355 has 6 speed of course whereas the 348 only 5.......
No doubting a good 348 is a good car, just really trying to gauge if there is any noticeable difference in how quickly these cars punch through their gears when taken up to the redline....
DarkHorseTerence said:
don't think the 348 has 5V per cylinder? Hence the name of the 355 - as marking the first Ferrari with 5 Valves.
Is the speed of engine response down to the weight of the flywheel? or is it more to do with the gearing? the 355 has 6 speed of course whereas the 348 only 5.......
No doubting a good 348 is a good car, just really trying to gauge if there is any noticeable difference in how quickly these cars punch through their gears when taken up to the redline....
I stand corrected sir and think you are correct. Must have just been the 355 and the 360 that were 5 v.Is the speed of engine response down to the weight of the flywheel? or is it more to do with the gearing? the 355 has 6 speed of course whereas the 348 only 5.......
No doubting a good 348 is a good car, just really trying to gauge if there is any noticeable difference in how quickly these cars punch through their gears when taken up to the redline....
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