1978 Ferrari 308 GTS
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- Photo: Ferrari 308 GTB 3.0 '80 (8980823476) by Falcon® Photography from France, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Ferrari 308 GTS 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1975 Ferrari 308 GTB rear by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Modena Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari 63 by Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS is a 240-hp 2.9-liter V8 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 240 horsepower.
The 308 measures 166.5 inches long on a 92.1-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.9L V8 DOHC |
| Displacement | 2.9 L |
| Horsepower | 240 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 81 x 71 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Injection Type | 4 Weber 40 DCNF carburetors |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | Limited-slip |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 21.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 205/70 VR 14 |
| Tires Rear | 205/70 VR 14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 166.5 in |
| Width | 67.7 in |
| Height | 44.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 92.1 in |
| Front Track | 57.5 in |
| Rear Track | 57.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1978 Ferrari 308.
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1978 Ferrari 308
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1978 Ferrari 308. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Tires | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1978 FERRARI 308. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.