308 GTB

The Ferrari 308 GTB, introduced at the 1975 Paris Motor Show, represented Ferrari mid-engine V8 sports car designed by Leonardo Fioravanti at Pininfarina. Replacing the Dino 246, the 308 GTB featured a transversely-mounted flat-plane crankshaft 2.9-liter (2,926 cc) V8 with belt-driven twin overhead camshafts per bank, producing 255 PS (252 bhp/188 kW) at 6,600 rpm in European specification with four twin-choke Weber 40DCNF carburettors. Early models featured glass-reinforced plastic (GRP/vetroresina) bodywork built by Carrozzeria Scaglietti, achieving remarkably light weight of 1,050 kg (2,315 lb), though only 808 fiberglass examples were produced before switching to steel bodies in 1977.

The 308 evolved significantly during its 1975-1985 production run with over 12,000 units sold across GTB (Berlinetta), GTS (targa roof), and Quattrovalvole variants. The 1980 308 GTBi introduced Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, reducing power to 214 PS (211 bhp) but improving emissions compliance. The 1982 Quattrovalvole restored performance with four-valve-per-cylinder heads, producing 237 bhp in Europe while improving efficiency. The early fiberglass GTB achieved 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 159 mph (256 km/h) with curb weight of just 2,778 lb. The 308 GTB established itself as an icon of 1970s-1980s Ferrari design, offering accessible mid-engine supercar performance with the practicality and reliability needed for regular use.