1983 FERRARI 308 GTS i -------- RED-BLACK

1983 Ferrari 308 Additional Info:

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 (in place of round) side repeaters. The interior also received some minor updates, such as a satin black three spoke steering wheel with triangular center; cloth seat centers became available as an option to the standard full leather. Available included metallic paint, a deep front spoiler, air conditioning, wider wheels, 16-inch speed line wheels with Pirelli P7 tires, and a satin black roof aerofoil (standard on Japanese market models).

Apart from the 32-valve cylinder heads, the V8 engine was essentially of the same design as that used in the 308 GTSi model. I Total displacement was 2,926cc (179cuin), with a bore and stroke of 81mm (3.2in) x 71mm (2.8in). Output on European specification cars was 240PS (177kW; 237bhp) at 7000 rpm, and 235PS (173kW; 232bhp) at 6800 rpm for US specification variants. The gear and final drive ratios were altered to suit the revised characteristics of the four valves per cylinder engine. One other significant benefit of the QV four valve heads was the replacement of the non-QV models sodium valves which have been known to fail at the joint between the head and the stem.Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and Marelli Digiplex electronic ignition were carried over from the GTBi/GTSi.