
Ferrari 348 TB Red Mira 1:18

About the Ferrari 348 TB Red Mira 1:18
TL;DR: Mira's 1:18 diecast Ferrari 348 TB in Red reproduces the transverse-gearbox V8 Ferrari dated to 1992. Entry-tier construction gives collectors an accessible way into a mid-engine Ferrari shape that bridged the marque's classic and modern V8 eras.
The 348's angular lines mark a clear break from the 308 that came before it, and Mira's diecast keeps that transitional Ferrari shape within reach of most collecting budgets.
The 348 TB's Transverse Gearbox and Ferrari's V8 Line
Ferrari's 348, launched in the late 1980s, took clear styling cues from the Testarossa's strakes and sharper edges, moving away from the rounder 308 and 328 that preceded it. The TB designation, Trasversale Berlinetta, referred to the car's transversely mounted gearbox, a layout borrowed from the marque's racing programs to improve weight distribution in the mid-engine chassis. That engineering choice placed the 348 as a genuine step forward in Ferrari's V8 development, a car that pointed toward the more sophisticated mid-engine models that followed through the 1990s.
Mira's Entry-Tier Diecast Take on a Modern Classic
Mira, a Spanish diecast manufacturer working at the entry tier, renders the 348's strakes and sharp-edged intakes with reasonable clarity for the price point, even if the finish lacks the depth a premium resin rendition would offer. The Red finish suits the car's more aggressive, angular character well, and opening doors reveal a simplified but presentable cabin. Set against costlier 308 or 355 models from other manufacturers, this 348 TB fills a specific gap in a Ferrari V8 chronology at a price that makes completing that lineup far more achievable.













