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Mid-Engine Revolution · 1980–1982

208 GTB

Engine
V8
Displacement
1.991 L
Power
155 hp
Gearbox / layout
5MT / MR
Weight
1,230 kg
Top speed
215 km/h

Profile & significance

Type-family derivative of the 308 with a tax-driven 1.991-liter naturally aspirated V8, about 155 hp, five-speed and mid-engine layout. Roughly 160 GTBs. It is historically important as the prelude to Ferrari’s turbocharged two-liter cars. Market roughly $45,000–$90,000; timing belts, carburation/ ignition and corrosion follow 308 practice.

Talking points

  • Type-family derivative of the 308 with a tax-driven 1.991-liter naturally aspirated V8, about 155 hp, five-speed and mid-engine layout.
  • It is historically important as the prelude to Ferrari’s turbocharged two-liter cars.
  • Market roughly $45,000–$90,000; timing belts, carburation/ ignition and corrosion follow 308 practice.

Raw archive entry

208 GTB 1.991L V8 ≈155 5MT / MR ≈1,230 ≈215 ≈160