1978 Ferrari 308 GTB Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB, 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 : 1975 - 1980
Body Designer : Pininfarina
Coach Work : Scaglietti
Price : $28,588
Weight : 3165 lbs | 1435.62 kg
Introduced At : 1975 Paris Motor Show
0-60 mph : 8.2 seconds.
1/4 Mile : 17 seconds.
Top Speed : 150 mph | 241.35 km/h (estimated)
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

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

Coupe by Scaglietti

Coupe
Chassis # 22857
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Coupe
Chassis # 25411
Body Designer : Pininfarina
Coachwork : Scaglietti
Fuel Capacity : 18.5 Gal
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
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.

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.

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