Ferrari 308 Specifications - By: sandra123

Ferrari is the Italian company well-known for manufacturing sports cars. This company made the lower end of the company’s range in 1970s and 1980s by manufacturing the mid-engine sports car Ferrari 308.

Ferrari 308 was introduced for the first time in the Paris motor show in 1975. This car replaced its predecessor model Dino 246. It was the first two seated V8 engine road car manufacturer by Ferrari.

Ferrari 308 was available in two models Ferrari GTB and Ferrari GTS. GTB had a solid roof and slightly greater rigidity. It was first introduced in 1975. Another model GTS was available in removable roof panel and was introduced in 1977. The removable roof panel was made of covered fiberglass. The three generations of Ferrari 308 were 308, 308i and 308qv. Minor changes were made in the engine and styling of the cars in each generation. Original 308 had carbureted engine while it was fuel injected in 308i. In 308qv, the engine was fuel injected with four valves per cylinder.

Specifications of Ferrari 308:
Ferrari 308 was available in three generation models viz. Ferrari 308, Ferrari 308i and Ferrari 308qv.

Specifications of First Generation Ferrari 308 GTB And GTS:

Dimensions
Length – 172.4 inch
Height – 44.1 inch
Width – 67.7 inch
Front Track – 57.5 inch
Rear Track – 57.5 inch
Wheel Base – 92.1 inch
Weight – GTB (3159 lbs) and GTS (3225 lbs)
Front Wheel – 6.5J X 14
Rear Wheel – 6.5 J X 14
Front Tire – 205/70 R 14
Rear Tire – 205/70 R 14

Engine:
900 Alloy V8 mounted transversely rear
Dual overhead camshafts,
Two valves per cylinder
Displacement – 2926 cc
Bore Stroke – 81mm X 71mm
Fuel System – Weber 40 DCNF carburetors
Fuel Delivery – Carburettion
Compression ratio – 8.8:1
Ignition – Magneti Marelli
Maximum torque – 209 lb-ft @5000 rpm
Maximum Power – 240 bhp @ 7700 rpm
Specific Output – 82 bhp/liter

Specifications for Ferrari 308i GTB and GTS:

Dimensions
Length – 172.4 inch
Height – 44.1 inch
Width – 67.7 inch
Front Track – 57.5 inch
Rear Track – 57.5 inch
Wheel Base – 92.1 inch
Weight – GTBi (3317 lbs) and GTSi (3366 lbs)
Front Wheel – 165 TR 390
Rear Wheel – 165 TR 390
Front Tire – 240/55 VR 15
Rear Tire – 240/55 VR 15

Engine:
900 Alloy V8 mounted transversely rear
Dual overhead camshafts,
Two valves per cylinder
Displacement – 2926 cc
Bore Stroke – 81mm X 71mm
Fuel System – Bosch K Jetronic
Fuel Delivery – Fuel Injection
Compression ratio – 8.8:1
Ignition – Magneti Marelli
Maximum torque – 179 lb-ft @4600 rpm
Maximum Power – 205 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Specific Output – 70 bhp/liter

Specifications of Ferrari 308qv GTS and GTB:

Dimensions
Length – 172.4 inch
Height – 44.1 inch
Width – 67.7 inch
Front Track – 57.5 inch
Rear Track – 57.5 inch
Wheel Base – 92.1 inch
Weight – GTBqv (3190 lbs) and GTSqv (3229 lbs)
Front Wheel – 165 TR 390
Rear Wheel – 165 TR 390
Front Tire – 240/55 VR 15
Rear Tire – 240/55 VR 15

Engine:
900 Alloy V8 mounted transversely rear
Dual overhead camshafts,
Two valves per cylinder
Displacement – 2926 cc
Bore Stroke – 81mm X 71mm
Fuel System – Bosch K Jetronic
Fuel Delivery – Fuel Injection
Compression ratio – 8.6:1
Ignition – Magneti Marelli
Maximum torque – 188 lb-ft @5500 rpm
Maximum Power – 235 bhp @ 6800 rpm
Specific Output – 70 bhp/liter

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