The Ferrari 308 GTB (and similar 208 and later 328) are mid-engined sports cars manufactured by the Italian company Ferrari in the 1970s-1980s. They made up the lower end of the company's range. The 308 replaced the Dino 246 in 1975 and was updated as the 328 in 1985.
Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection was added for the 1980 308 GTBi and GTSi, dropping power to 214 hp (160 kW) but decreasing emissions. Two years later, the 4-valve per cylinder Quattrovalvole or QV model pushed output back up to 240 hp (179 kW) restoring the performance. The European version boasted higher horsepower than the American model due to lightness and less stringent Federalizing. Only 748 308 GTB QV models were produced, with one third being European models. The European 308 GTB QV and 308 GTS QV models are considered by many to be the most collectible 308 due to its subtle styling (deep front valance, racing mirrors, short lightweight bumpers) and speed as the fastest of all 308s produced.
Specifications
Bodywork
Length : cm (in): 423 (166.5)
Width : cm (in): 172 (67.7)
Height : cm (in): 112 (44.1)
Wheelbase : cm (in) : 234 (92.1)
Weight: kg (lb) : 1280 (2825)
Mechanics.
Displacement : V8 2927 cc (179 ci), rear-mounted
Valve gear : 32
Fuel system : Bosch K-Jet injection
Gearbox : 5 speed, manual
Driven wheels : rear-wheel drive
Maximum power : 214 bhp at 7000 rpm
Maximum torque : 243 Nm at 4600 rpm
Maximum speed : 255 km/h (158 mph)
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