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ferrari 308 GTB quattrovalvole
[hidden link - please register] Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection was added for the 1980 308 GTBi and GTSi, dropping power to 214 hp (160 kW) but decreasing emissions. Two years later, the 4-valve per cylinder Quattrovalvole or QV model pushed output back up to 240 hp (179 kW) restoring the performance. The European version boasted higher horsepower than the American model due to lightness and less stringent Federalizing. Only 748 308 GTBi QV models were produced, with one third being European models. The European 308 GTBi QV and 308 GTSi QV models are considered by many to be the most collectible 308 due to its subtle styling (deep front valance, racing mirrors, short lightweight bumpers) and speed as the fastest of all 308s produced. The 308 GTB/GTS Quattrovalvole, with a removable targa roof, was presented at the 1982 Paris Salon and succeeded the 308 GTBi/GTSi. The Quattrovalvole part of the model name referred to the four valves per cylinder heads on the engine, which provided increased power over the preceding model. Visually the new model was very similar to the outgoing one, but could be recognized by the addition of a slim louvre panel in the front lid to aid radiator exhaust air exit, paired electrically operated door mirrors with a small enamel Ferrari badge on the shell, a revised radiator grille with rectangular driving lights at the extremities, and rectangular (instead of round)side repeater lights. The interior also received some minor alterations, and cloth seat centres became available as an option to the standard full leather, while the leather rim satin black three spoke steering wheel featured a triangulated section around the horn push. The removable grained satin black finished roof panel was stowed in a vinyl cover behind the seats when not in use. As with the preceding series of 308 models, USA market cars could be identified by heavier bumper assemblies, and rectangular side marker lights on the wings. Options available were metallic paint, a deep front spoiler, air conditioning, wider wheels, 16 inch Speedline wheels with Pirelli P7 tyres, and a rear of roof satin black finished aerofoil (standard on Japanese market models). |
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ferrari 512 BBi (1981)
[hidden link - please register] The 365 GT4/BB was updated as the BB 512 in 1976, resurrecting the name of the earlier Ferrari 512 racer. The engine was larger at 4942cc, had an increased compression ratio of 9.2:1. Horse Power was slightly down to 360 and a new dual plate clutch to handle the added power, torque and ease the pedal effort. Dry sump lubrication was used to prevent oil starvation in hard cornering due to revised rear suspension, wider wheels and wider rear tires. External differentiators included a new front spoiler, wider rear tires, added NACA side air vents ducting air to the brakes, four tail pipes and four tail lights (instead of six). |
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ferrari mondial (1980)
[hidden link - please register] The Ferrari Mondial is a 2+2 coupe automobile produced by Ferrari from 1980 through 1993. It replaced the angular 208/308 GT4. The "Mondial" name came from Ferrari's history — the famed 500 Mondial race car of the early 1950s. Despite its predecessor being Bertone styled, the Mondial saw Ferrari return to Pininfarina for styling. It was sold as a mid-sized coupe and, eventually, a cabriolet. The Mondial was conceived as a 'usable' model, offering the practicality of four seats and the performance of a Ferrari. The car had a slightly higher roofline than its stablemates, with a single long door either side, offering easy access and good interior space, reasonable rear legroom, while allround visibility was excellent. The Mondial was produced in fairly high numbers for a Ferrari, with more than 6,800 produced in its 13-year run, and was one of Ferrari's most commercially successful models. The car body was not built as a monocoque in the same way as a conventional car; the steel outer body was produced by the famous Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Scaglietti, just down the road in nearby Modena, built over a lightweight steel box-section space frame. The engine cover and rear luggage compartment lids are in light alloy. The seats and interior were trimmed in Connolly hide, contrasting with the body color. Most cars were painted rosso red, but some were black or silver, and a few were dark blue. The Mondial was the first Ferrari car where the entire engine/gearbox/rear suspension assembly was mounted on a detachable steel subframe, making engine removal for a major rebuild or cylinder head removal much easier than it was on previous models. Unusually, the handbrake is situated between the driver's seat and the inner sill. Once the handbrake is set it drops down so as not to impede egress and ingress. Instead of the conventional "H" shift pattern, the gearbox has 1st gear situated in a "dog leg" to the left and back, behind reverse. This pattern allows quicker gear shifts between 2nd and 3rd gear, and also between 4th and 5th. |
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brudgon wrote:ferrari 208 GTB (1980) and the spider version ferrari 208 GTS (1980) [hidden link - please register] |
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ferrari 208 GTB (1980)
[hidden link - please register] The 208 was a car built by sports Ferrari from 1980 to 1986 in two versions, the GTB and GTS . The 208 was produced in 1980 to replace the Dino 208 GT4 . It was launched on the markets of Italy and New Zealand where, thanks to its engine of 2 liters of displacement avoided tax increases in force for higher displacements. Mechanically and cosmetically identical to the sister Ferrari 308 with a V8 naturally aspirated engine of 2 926 cc, was different for the engine , a V8 of 1991 cc , supercharged by 1982 . This engine was dealesato than its predecessor, ie it was reduced the diameter of the cylinder up to 66.8 mm , taking it to be run long (71.0 mm). These measures brought the engine to be the smallest V8 engine ever built. Produced an output of 155 hp , and this was little, especially for a Ferrari . Powered by 4 carburetors Weber had a torque of 170 N m delivered at 4,200 rpm. It was available in two types of bodywork , coupe closed (to GTB) and canopy removable release plate (GTS) and 160 copies were produced of the 140 GTB and 208 GTS. In 1982 they were introduced the ' mechanical fuel injection and turbocharging , which brought power output to 220 hp. It was initially available only for the GTB, the GTS was available by 1983 . Thus were born the 2 new 208 GTB Turbo and 208 Turbo GTS . In 1985 they were made to the car minor modifications, in conjunction with the launch of 328 . The production ended in 1986 with the introduction of the Ferrari GTB / GTS Turbo . |
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ferrari 400i GT (1979)
[hidden link - please register] The opportunity to start, finally, the export to the United States, where the model would get the best consensus, led in 1979 to leave the Ferrari Power carburetors, replaced by ' injection -mail. The power, in return for compliance with U.S. standards, declined to 315cv. The 400th is the name of the model, presented no other significant changes and was produced until 1985 , in 1308 specimens. |
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ferrari 400i automatic (1979)
[hidden link - please register] The elegant angular lines and airy greenhouse of the 365 GT4 2+2 marked a new design direction for Ferrari. Unveiled at 1972’s Paris Auto Show, this square-cut new four-seater looked much different than the Ferrari 365 GTC/4. Moreover, it was stretched over a longer wheelbase -- 106.3 inches (2700mm) versus 98.4 (2500) -- and had a wider track, allowing it to have proper rear seats. |
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brudgon wrote:ferrari 308 GTS (1977)[hidden link - please register] I'm not sure i would drive this beauty correctly but i'm sure he can...  A torrid night to the viewers
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ferrari 308 GTS (1977)
[hidden link - please register] The Ferrari 308 GTB (and similar 208 and later 328) are mid-engined sports cars manufactured by the Italian company Ferrari in the 1970s-1980s. They made up the lower end of the company's range. The 308 replaced the Dino 246 in 1975 and was updated as the 328 in 1985. |
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ferrari bb 512 (1976)
[hidden link - please register] The 365 GT4/BB was updated as the BB 512 in 1976, resurrecting the name of the earlier Ferrari 512 racer. The engine was larger at 4942cc, had an increased compression ratio of 9.2:1. Horse Power was slightly down to 360 and a new dual plate clutch to handle the added power, torque and ease the pedal effort. Dry sump lubrication was used to prevent oil starvation in hard cornering due to revised rear suspension, wider wheels and wider rear tires. External differentiators included a new front spoiler, wider rear tires, added NACA side air vents ducting air to the brakes, four tail pipes and four tail lights (instead of six). 929 BB 512 models were produced. |
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ferrari 400 automatic (1976)
[hidden link - please register] The first automatic Ferrari model was unveiled in 1976 at the Paris Salon. Called 400 Automatic (or 400A), it replaced the 365 GT4 2+2 and stayed into production until November 1979, during which time 355 examples were produced. Like its predecessor, the model number referred to the swept volume of a single cylinder. The car was built and fully trimmed at the Pininfarina works in Turin, and then shipped to the Ferrari factory in Maranello for the installation of the mechanical components. Iy was available in both left and right hand drive configuration, with no USA market version was made. The Ferrari 400 Automatic was powered by a 4.8 L (4823 cc) V12 that delivered 340 hp. Mounted in front and driving the rear wheels, the traditional GT car layout allowed Ferrari to fit four seats in the stylish coupe. With a weight of 1700 kg, the model could hit a top speed of 240 km/h (149mph). |
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ferrari dino GT4 (1976)
[hidden link - please register] The Ferrari 308 GT4 and 208 GT4 were mid-engined V8-powered 2+2 cars built by Ferrari. The 308 GT4 was introduced in 1973, supplemented by the 208 GT4 in 1975, and replaced by the Mondial 8 in 1980 after a production run of 2,826 vehicles. It was sold with "Dino" badging (continuing the Dino brand to differentiate non-V12s) until May 1976, when all badging was replaced with "Ferrari" badging. |
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ferrari 308 GTB (1975)
[hidden link - please register] The Ferrari 308 GTB (and similar 208 and later 328) are mid-engined sports cars manufactured by the Italian company Ferrari in the 1970s-1980s. They made up the lower end of the company's range. The 308 replaced the Dino 246 in 1975 and was updated as the 328 in 1985. |
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ferrari dino 208 GT4 (1975)
[hidden link - please register] The Ferrari 308 GT4 and 208 GT4 were mid-engined V8-powered 2+2 cars built by Ferrari. The 308 GT4 was introduced in 1973, supplemented by the 208 GT4 in 1975, and replaced by the Mondial 8 in 1980 after a production run of 2,826 vehicles. It was sold with "Dino" badging (continuing the Dino brand to differentiate non-V12s) until May 1976, when all badging was replaced with "Ferrari" badging. |
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ferrari dino 308 GT4 (1973)
[hidden link - please register] The Ferrari 308 GT4 and 208 GT4 were mid-engined V8-powered 2+2 cars built by Ferrari. The 308 GT4 was introduced in 1973, supplemented by the 208 GT4 in 1975, and replaced by the Mondial 8 in 1980 after a production run of 2,826 vehicles. It was sold with "Dino" badging (continuing the Dino brand to differentiate non-V12s) until May 1976, when all badging was replaced with "Ferrari" badging. |
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