Dino 308 GT4
| Manufacturer | Ferrari |
|---|---|
| Production | 1973–1976 (branded as Dino) 1976–1980 (branded as Ferrari) |
| Successor | Ferrari Mondial |
| Body style | 2+2 Coupe |
| Layout | MR layout |
| Engine | 3.0 L V8 |
| Related | Ferrari 308GTB |
| Designer(s) | Bertone |
The 308 GT4 was produced from 1973 to April 1980. Initially branded "Dino", the 308 GT4 was Ferrari's first V-8 production automobile.
The 308 was a 2+2 with a wheelbase of 100.4 inches (2,550 mm). The 308 was designed by Bertone; with its angular wedge shape, it looked quite differently from the 206/246 from which it was derived.
The 308 GT4 V-8 had a 90-degree, dual-overhead-camshaft, 2927 cc motor with 4 Weber carburetors which produced 250 hp (186 kW). The V-8 block and heads were made of an aluminum alloy. The compression ratio was 8.8:1. The American version had a timing change and an air-pump; it produced a modest 230 hp (172 kW). The GT4 weighed 2535 pounds.
The 308 GT4 wore the Dino badge until May 1976, when it finally got the Ferrari "Prancing Horse" badge on the hood, wheels, and the steering wheel.
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