Ferrari 308 GTS
The Ferrari 308 series of three models replaced the Dino as the lowest rung of Ferrari ownership.
The first model, the Dino 308 GT4 as it was known, was a 4-seat model, styled by Bertone. The car was powered by a new 2.9 L V8 engine.
The second and third cars were styled by long-term partner Pininfarina, and resembled a somewhat smaller 365 GT4 BB. The two versions reflected the layouts seen in the Dino model - a Berlinetta known as the 308 GTB, and a targa-top model known as the 308 GTS.
The first couple of years of the Berlinetta saw the body produced in fibreglass, replaced by steel once the targa model began production. The early glass cars, due to their light weight and powerful engines are more collectible than later cars.
The 308 GTB & GTS underwent a number of modest cosmetic changes during their lifetime, along with changes in engine fuelling and valvegear. This resulted in various power outputs as the engine were influenced by emissions technology and countermeasures.
The Ferrari 308 GTS Targa model shown here featured in the TV series Magnum PI, set on Hawaii during the 1980s. The car was regularly updated to the newest model, so different seasons see slightly different cars.
Ferrari 308 GTS
The Ferrari 308 series of three models replaced the Dino as the lowest rung of Ferrari ownership.
The first model, the Dino 308 GT4 as it was known, was a 4-seat model, styled by Bertone. The car was powered by a new 2.9 L V8 engine.
The second and third cars were styled by long-term partner Pininfarina, and resembled a somewhat smaller 365 GT4 BB. The two versions reflected the layouts seen in the Dino model - a Berlinetta known as the 308 GTB, and a targa-top model known as the 308 GTS.
The first couple of years of the Berlinetta saw the body produced in fibreglass, replaced by steel once the targa model began production. The early glass cars, due to their light weight and powerful engines are more collectible than later cars.
The 308 GTB & GTS underwent a number of modest cosmetic changes during their lifetime, along with changes in engine fuelling and valvegear. This resulted in various power outputs as the engine were influenced by emissions technology and countermeasures.
The Ferrari 308 GTS Targa model shown here featured in the TV series Magnum PI, set on Hawaii during the 1980s. The car was regularly updated to the newest model, so different seasons see slightly different cars.