1978 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 :	$28,588
Weight :	3165 lbs \| 1435.62 kg
Introduced At :	1975 Paris Motor Show

Performance

0-60 mph :	8.2 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	17 seconds.
Top Speed :	150 mph \| 241.35 km/h (estimated)

Engine & Transmission

V 8 90-degree
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 :	5
Construction :	Light Alloy block and head

Transmission:
5 Manual Rear Transaxle

Production Figures

Total Ferrari Production for 1978 :	1,939
308 GTB Production (1975-1980) :	2,897
1978 Ferrari 308 GTB

Dimension(s)

Coupe by Scaglietti

Chassis # 22857
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Chassis # 25411

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Exterior
Body Designer :	Pininfarina
Coachwork :	Scaglietti
Fuel Capacity :	18.5 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	166.5 in \| 4229 mm.
Width :	67.8 in \| 1721 mm.
Height :	44.1 in \| 1120 mm.
Wheelbase :	92.1 in \| 2339 mm.
Front Track :	57.9 in \| 1471 mm.
Rear Track :	57.5 in \| 1461 mm.

Handling

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: How fast is the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB? A: The 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB has a top speed of 150 mph.

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

Q: What is the length of the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB? A: The 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB has a length of 166.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB? A: The 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB has a width of 67.75 inches.

Q: How much did the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB cost when new?A: The 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB had a base price of approximately $28,588 (USD).

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

Q: What tires did the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB have? A: The 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB 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 GTB were produced? A: Ferrari produced 2,897 examples of the 308 GTB from 1975 to 1980.

Q: What engine did the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB have? A: The engine powering the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB was a V 8 (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 GTB have? A: The 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB had a 5 speed Manual Rear Transaxle gearbox.