Ferrari 348 TB/TS
13 MPG The 1993 Ferrari 348 TB/TS is EPA-rated at 13 MPG combined (11 city / 17 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1154 gallons, $3692 a year in fuel, or $0.246 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1989–1993 run it averages 13.8 MPG, falling by 1 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.192 | $1923 | $2885 | $3846 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.231 | $2308 | $3462 | $4615 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.246 | $2462 | $3692 | $4923 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.269 | $2692 | $4038 | $5385 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.308 | $3077 | $4615 | $6154 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.346 | $3462 | $5192 | $6923 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.385 | $3846 | $5769 | $7692 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13 MPG | 11 | 17 | $5950 | 684 | 1 |
| 1992 | 14 MPG | 12 | 17 | $5500 | 635 | 1 |
| 1991 | 14 MPG | 12 | 17 | $5500 | 635 | 1 |
| 1990 | 14 MPG | 12 | 17 | $5500 | 635 | 1 |
| 1989 | 14 MPG | 11 | 18 | $5500 | 635 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 105 two seaters models tracked here, the Ferrari 348 TB/TS ranks 95 on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero (14), Dodge Viper (14), Ford GT (14), Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (14), Mercedes-Benz SL600 (14).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 684 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 10.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ferrari 348 TB/TS get?
The 1993 Ferrari 348 TB/TS is rated at 13 MPG combined by the EPA — 11 city and 17 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 13.8 MPG, ranging from 13 to 14 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ferrari 348 TB/TS cost in fuel per year?
At 13 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1154 gallons — roughly $3692 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.246 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1993 model is $5950.
Has the Ferrari 348 TB/TS become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 14 MPG in 1989 to 13 in 1993. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Ferrari 348 TB/TS efficient for its class?
It ranks 95 of 105 in the Two Seaters class on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG. That is 8.5 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.