1979 Ferrari 308 GTB Specifications

Specifications

1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

Features

Engine Location :	Mid
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Separate body on tubular steel frame
Production Years for Series :	1975 - 1980
Body Designer :	Pininfarina
Coach Work :	Scaglietti
Price :	$28,585
Weight :	3165 lbs \| 1435.62 kg
Introduced At :	1975 Paris Motor Show

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	2933 cc \| 179.0 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
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (2.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
5 Manual In rear transaxle

Production Figures

Total Ferrari Production for 1979 :	2,308
308 GTB Production (1975-1980) :	2,897
1979 Ferrari 308 GTB
Coupe 2 dr. 2 P (by Scaglietti) :	712

Dimension(s)

Coupe by Scaglietti

Chassis # 208GTB25021
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Exterior
Body Designer :	Pininfarina
Coachwork :	Scaglietti
Fuel Capacity :	18.5 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
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.

Handling

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

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	205/70VR14

1979 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$17,500
Avg. Home :	$58,100
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.86

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB? A: The 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB has a wheelbase size of 92.10 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB? A: The 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB has a length of 172.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB? A: The 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB has a width of 67.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB cost when new?A: The 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB had a base price of approximately $28,585 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB? A: The 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB was a Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB have? A: The 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB had 205/70VR14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ferrari produce in 1979? A: Ferrari produced 2,308 automobiles in 1979.

Q: How many 308 GTB were produced? A: Ferrari produced 2,897 examples of the 308 GTB from 1975 to 1980.

Q: What engine did the 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB was a V 8 (2933 cc | 179.0 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 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB have? A: The 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB had a 5 speed Manual In rear transaxle gearbox.