1984 Ferrari 308 GTS Targa Coupe

Ferrari updated the 308 at the 1982 Paris Motor Show, with the launch of the 308 Quattrovalvole, in GTB and GTS form. The main changes from the outgoing 308 GTBi/GTSi were the 4-valves per cylinder - hence its name, quattrovalvole, which literally means 'four valves' in Italian - which pushed output back up to 240 horsepower, restoring some of the performance lost to emission control equipment.

The new model could be recognized by the addition of a slim louvered panel in the front lid to aid radiator exhaust air exit, power operated mirrors carrying a small enamel Ferrari badge, a redesigned radiator grille with rectangular driving lights on each side, and rectangular side repeaters. The interior also received some minor updates, such as a satin black three spoke steering wheel. Cloth seat centers became available as an option, but leather was standard. Options included metallic paint, a deeper front spoiler, air conditioning, wider wheels, and a satin black roof aerofoil.

Apart from the 32-valve cylinder heads, the V8 engine was essentially of the same design as that used in the 308 GTSi model. Total displacement was 2926 cc (179 cubic-inches), with a bore and stroke of 81 mm (3.2 in) x 71 mm (2.8 in). The gear and final drive ratios were altered to suit the revised characteristics of the four valves per cylinder engine.

This 24,000 mile example has the exceedingly rare 'Boxer' trim option, which is the black lower body paint.