1978 Ferrari 308 GTS Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Mid
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Separate body on tubular steel frame
Production Years for Series : 1974 - 1980
Body Designer : Pininfarina
Coach Work : Scaglietti
Weight : 3230 lbs | 1465.103 kg
Introduced At : 1975 Paris Motor Show
Chassis Range : 22619 - 34501
0-60 mph : 7.3 seconds.
V 8 90-degree | Vee-Type
Displacement : 2927 cc | 178.6 cu in. | 2.9 L.
Power : 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 6600 RPM
Torque :195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 5000 RPM
Bore : 3.2 in | 81 mm.
Stroke : 2.8 in | 71 mm.
Compression : 8.8:1
Main Bearings : 4
Construction : Light Alloy block and head
Transmission:
5 Manual In rear transaxle

Total Ferrari Production for 1978 : 1,939
308 GTS Production (1974-1980) : 3,219
1978 Ferrari 308 GTS

Targa Coupe by Scaglietti

Body Designer : Pininfarina
Coachwork : Scaglietti
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 172.4 in | 4379 mm.
Width : 67.7 in | 1720 mm.
Height : 44.1 in | 1120 mm.
Wheelbase : 92.1 in | 2339 mm.
Front Track : 57.9 in | 1471 mm.
Rear Track : 57.9 in | 1471 mm.

Suspension
Front : Unequal-length A-arms with coil springs and anti-roll bar

Rear : Unequal-length A-arms with coil springs and anti-roll bar

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 205/70VR14

1978 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $17,000
Avg. Home : $54,800
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.63

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS? A: The 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS has a wheelbase size of 92.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS? A: The 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS has a length of 172.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS? A: The 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS has a width of 67.70 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS? A: The 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS was a Targa Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS have? A: The 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS had 205/70VR14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ferrari produce in 1978? A: Ferrari produced 1,939 automobiles in 1978.

Q: How many 308 GTS were produced? A: Ferrari produced 3,219 examples of the 308 GTS from 1974 to 1980.

Q: What engine did the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS have? A: The engine powering the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS was a V 8Vee-Type (2927 cc | 178.6 cu in. | 2.9 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 6600 RPM and 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 5000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS have? A: The 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS had a 5 speed Manual In rear transaxle gearbox.

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