Ferrari 308 GTSi

Ferrari 308 GTSi

This spider version of the 308 GTBi shared both its line and engine. The fuel injection system gave both models much smoother power delivery.

Unfortunately, meeting anti-pollution regulations meant that a few horses had to go, and the cleaner engines were less powerful than the previous carburettor ones.

Aware of this situation and the need to re-establish its cars at the top their class, Ferrari immediately began further development of the V8 engine with the aim of increasing power whilst still keeping exhaust emissions within acceptable levels.

As with the exterior, the interior was very similar to the 308 GTS model, the main differences being that the leather trimmed bucket seats had a different stitch pattern, whilst the main instruments were maintained in a hooded nacelle in front of the driver, the clock and oil temperature gauge were moved to a panel at the front of the centre console to make them more easily visible in a separate panel on the lower left edge of the dashboard.

The main European market 308 GTSi models had a tubular chassis with factory type reference F 106 BS 100. Disc brakes, with independent suspension via wishbones, coil springs, and hydraulic shock absorbers, were provided all round, with front and rear anti roll bars.

All models were numbered in the Ferrari odd number road car chassis sequence, with both right and left hand drive available. Production ran from 1980 through to the beginning of 1983, during which time 1749 examples were produced in the chassis number range 31309 to 43079.

Ferrari 308 GTSi Technical Specifications

Year of Manufacture – 1980

ENGINE
type rear, transverse, 90° V8
bore/stroke 81 x 71 mm
unitary displacement 365.86 cc
total displacement 2926.90 cc
compression ratio 8.8 : 1
maximum power 157 kW (214 hp) at 6600 rpm
power per litre 73 hp/l
maximum torque 243 Nm (24.8 kgm) at 4600 rpm
valve actuation twin overhead camshafts per bank, two valves per cylinder
fuel feed Bosch K-Jetronic injection
ignition electronic, single spark plug per cylinder
lubrication wet sump
clutch single-plate
CHASSIS
frame tubular steel
front suspension independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
rear suspension independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
brakes discs
transmission 5-speed + reverse
steering rack-and-pinion
fuel tank capacity 74 litres
front tyres 205/70 VR 14
rear tyres 205/70 VR 14
BODYWORK
type two-seater targa-top
length 4230 mm
width 1720 mm
height 1120 mm
wheelbase 2340 mm
front track 1460 mm
rear track 1460 mm
weight 1297 kg (dry)
PERFORMANCE
top speed 240 km/h
acceleration 0-100 km/h
0-400 m
0-1000 m

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