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Ferrari 308

Fiberglass at birth, over 12,000 built: the 308 set a new Ferrari sales benchmark.1

Researched October 30, 2026 from 36 sources

Also called

  • VetroresinaItalian for fiberglass, used for the early GTBs with composite bodywork.23
  • Magnum FerrariThe GTS's recurring role alongside Tom Selleck in Magnum, P.I. turned its TV association into a lasting nickname.4
  • MillechiodiPininfarina's 1977 GTB concept took its "one thousand rivets" name from its riveted-on body additions.5

At a glance

0150300
202–252 hpPower
0510
6.5–7.9 s0–60 mph
0150300
225–254 km/hTop speed
0150300
243–283 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,050–1,520 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.267811131415

Engine
2.9 L quad-cam V8; Webers, then Bosch injection; QV: four valves/cylinder1611
Layout
Transverse mid-engine, RWD; tubular steel chassis16
Gearbox
5-speed dogleg manual with limited-slip differential6
Units built
Over 12,000 GTB/GTS, 1975-1985211

The story

Launched in Paris in 1975 to replace the Dino 246, the 308 paired Leonardo Fioravanti's Pininfarina styling with Scaglietti bodywork. Over 12,000 were built before the 328 took over in 1985, making it Ferrari's best seller yet.16

1975: Paris gets the Dino 246 replacement19751977: 7.9 seconds to 60 mph in a GTB · The fiberglass GTB bows out · Frankfurt opens up the 308 GTS19771980: Injection trims emissions and power19801982: Second at the Tour de Corse · Four valves per cylinder revive the V819821984: Second in the imported-car slalom19841985: The 328 takes over after 12,000-plus1985 Dino 206 GT: 1967–1969Dino 246 GT / GTS: 1969–1974Dino/Ferrari 308 GT4: 1973–1980Ferrari 308 GTB / GTS: 1975–1980Ferrari 308 GTBi / GTSi: 1980–1982Ferrari 308 GTB / GTS Quattrovalvole: 1982–1985Ferrari 328 GTB / GTS: 1985–1989 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones1678111416172122
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YearWhat happened
1967–1969Dino 206 GT
1969–1974Dino 246 GT / GTS
1973–1980Dino/Ferrari 308 GT4
1975–1980Ferrari 308 GTB / GTS
1980–1982Ferrari 308 GTBi / GTSi
1982–1985Ferrari 308 GTB / GTS Quattrovalvole
1985–1989Ferrari 328 GTB / GTS
1975Paris gets the Dino 246 replacement
19777.9 seconds to 60 mph in a GTB
1977The fiberglass GTB bows out
1977Frankfurt opens up the 308 GTS
1980Injection trims emissions and power
1982Second at the Tour de Corse
1982Four valves per cylinder revive the V8
1984Second in the imported-car slalom
1985The 328 takes over after 12,000-plus
  1. 1975

    Paris gets the Dino 246 replacement

    The October launch gives the 308 GTB Pininfarina styling and Ferrari's first production body made largely from fiberglass.16

  2. 1977

    7.9 seconds to 60 mph in a GTB

    Car and Driver measures 67.1 m from 113 km/h to rest and estimates a 225 km/h maximum for the 308 GTB.7

  3. 1977

    The fiberglass GTB bows out

    June marks the end of fiberglass GTB production; the steel body adds about 150 kg.16

  4. 1977

    Frankfurt opens up the 308 GTS

    The September debut adds a removable roof that stows behind the seats; the GTS has a reinforced chassis and wet-sump V8.16

  5. 1980

    Injection trims emissions and power

    The Bosch K-Jetronic GTBi/GTSi arrives with revised cockpit controls; output falls to 211 hp in Europe and 202 hp in the US.68

  6. 1982

    Second at the Tour de Corse

    Jean-Claude Andruet and Biche take a Michelotto 308 GTB to Ferrari's only World Rally Championship podium.910

  7. 1982

    Four valves per cylinder revive the V8

    Four-valve heads arrive at the October Paris show. The QV recovers to 240 hp in Europe and 230 hp in US trim.611

  8. 1984

    Second in the imported-car slalom

    Car and Driver's eight-car import test also puts the 308 first in combined cornering and acceleration.12

  9. 1985

    The 328 takes over after 12,000-plus

    Quattrovalvole production ends in August. The GTB/GTS family closes a 1975-1985 run as Ferrari's biggest seller yet.1211

Every generation

  • Dino 206 GT
    Dino 206 GT1967–1969
  • Dino 246 GT / GTS
    Dino 246 GT / GTS1969–1974
  • Dino/Ferrari 308 GT4
    Dino/Ferrari 308 GT41973–1980
  • Ferrari 308 GTB / GTS
    Ferrari 308 GTB / GTS1975–1980
  • Ferrari 308 GTBi / GTSi
    Ferrari 308 GTBi / GTSi1980–1982
  • Ferrari 308 GTB / GTS Quattrovalvole
    Ferrari 308 GTB / GTS Quattrovalvole1982–1985
  • Ferrari 328 GTB / GTS
    Ferrari 328 GTB / GTS1985–1989

Power over the years

From 237 hp to 252 hp in 0 years.

0100200300 19741976197819801982 hp 1975 · 237 hp · GTB, US: wet sump1975 · 252 hp · GTB, Europe: dry-sump Webers1978 · 205 hp · US model, catalytic converters1980 · 202 hp · GTBi/GTSi, US: fuel injection1980 · 211 hp · GTBi/GTSi, Europe: fuel injection1982 · 230 hp · GTB/GTS QV, US1982 · 240 hp · GTB/GTS QV, Europe 252 hp GTB, Europe: dry-sump Webers 237 hp GTB, US: wet sump
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YearHorsepowerModel
1975237GTB, US: wet sump
1975252GTB, Europe: dry-sump Webers
1978205US model, catalytic converters
1980202GTBi/GTSi, US: fuel injection
1980211GTBi/GTSi, Europe: fuel injection
1982230GTB/GTS QV, US
1982240GTB/GTS QV, Europe

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    308 GTB (steel body)

    1976–1980

    2,185 built

  • 308 GTS

    Standard

    308 GTS

    1977–1980

    3,219 built

  • 308 GTBi

    Standard

    308 GTBi

    1980–1982

    211 hp

    494 built

  • Standard

    308 GTSi

    1980–1982

    211 hp

  • Standard

    308 GTS Quattrovalvole

    1982–1985

    240 hp

    3,042 built

  • 308 GTB Quattrovalvole

    Standard

    308 GTB Quattrovalvole

    1982–1985

    240 hp

    748 built

  • 208 GTB / GTS

    Standard

    208 GTB / GTS

    1980–1981

    155 hp
  • 208 GTB / GTS Turbo

    Performance

    208 GTB / GTS Turbo

    1982–1985

    220 hp
  • 308 GTB Vetroresina

    Standard

    308 GTB Vetroresina

    1975–1977

    252 hp
  • 308 GTB Michelotto Group 4

    Racing

    308 GTB Michelotto Group 4

    11 built

  • 308 GTB Michelotto Group B

    Racing

    308 GTB Michelotto Group B

    4 built

  • Special

    308 GTB Pininfarina Millechiodi

    1977

    255 hp

    1 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • Pop-up headlights pair with four round taillights.20
  • Scalloped intake scoops along both flanks and a curved rear window.1
  • Full-width satin-black bumpers match the black beltline trim.1
  • US cars have projecting bumpers, rectangular side markers and amber front lamps.6
  • Early cars have 14-inch, five-spoke star-pattern alloy wheels as standard.1

Year by year

  1. Late 1976–June 1977

    Steel GTBs lost the upper A-pillar seams; European cars adopted reverse lights in the rear indicators instead of the bumper.1

  2. September 1977

    The GTS added a removable black-vinyl roof and completely louvered rear-quarter windows.117

  3. January 1978

    A reshaped rear apron and four exhaust outlets became standard.5

  4. 1980

    Injection brought GTBi/GTSi tail badges and metric TRX wheels; the clock and oil-temperature gauge moved to the center console.68

  5. 1982: Quattrovalvole

    The Quattrovalvole update added front-lid louvers, grille driving lamps and Ferrari-badged electric mirrors.6

  6. 1982–1985: Quattrovalvole

    An optional black roof wing was standard in Japan; 16-inch Speedline wheels were offered and Boxer lower-body paint was dropped.611

Don’t confuse it with

  • Ferrari 328 GTB / GTS

    The 328 has snug body-color bumpers and vents only on the front lid; the 308 also has vents behind its headlights and black bumpers.117

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    Photo of a Ferrari 288 GTO
    Ferrari 288 GTO

    Ferrari 288 GTO

    The 288 GTO has wider wheel arches, different side vents and a larger rear spoiler than the 308 GTB QV.6

  • Ferrari 308 GT4

    The GT4 has sharply angular Bertone bodywork and a 2+2 layout; GTB/GTS models have two seats.621

Against its rivals

  • Porsche 911SC (1982)

    308 vs Porsche 911SC (1982)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    3087.6 s
    Porsche 911SC (1982)6.3 s
    13
  • Toyota MR2 (1986)

    308 vs Toyota MR2 (1986)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    3087.1 s
    Toyota MR2 (1986)8.7 s
    14

Prices

Value today $44.5K–$189.0K152526

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K 19801990200020102020 Value today: $44,500–$189,000 1977 · $28,780 · US base, GTB1982 · $55,375 · US base, GTSi1982 · $56,650 · US as tested, GTSi1983 · $60,880 · US GTSi QV, sticker total1985 · $59,500 · US QV, price when new 1977 · $28,780 · US base price, 1977 model year 2011 · $20,900 · 1978 GTS, 58,640 miles shown, Hershey2025 · $67,500 · 1983 GTSi Quattrovalvole, 54k miles shown, BaT2025 · $81,000 · 1977 308 GTB, 51k miles shown, BaT2025 · $76,000 · 1982 308 GTSi, 39k miles shown, BaT2025 · $70,000 · 1983 308 GTB Quattrovalvole, 31k miles shown, BaT post-auction2026 · $345,000 · 1979 GTS, ex-Magnum P.I.; hammer price, Barrett Jackson2026 · $44,500 · 1979 GTS, 53k miles shown, BaT2026 · $302,000 · 1976 GTB Vetroresina, restored, Monterey Auction2026 · $189,000 · 1976 GTB Vetroresina, 15k miles shown, BaT2026 · $76,000 · 1980 GTSi, 15k miles shown, BaT2026 · $100,000 · 1985 308 GTS Quattrovalvole, 64k miles shown, BaT2026 · $55,000 · 1980 308 GTBi, 2,400 miles shown, BaT2026 · $100,800 · 1979 308 GTS, 24,790 miles shown, Miami $345.0K Barrett Jackson, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
1977Launch price$28,780US base price, 1977 model year
1977Price when new$28,780US base, GTB
1982Price when new$55,375US base, GTSi
1982Price when new$56,650US as tested, GTSi
1983Price when new$60,880US GTSi QV, sticker total
1985Price when new$59,500US QV, price when new
2011Auction sale$20,9001978 GTS, 58,640 miles shown, Hershey
2025Auction sale$67,5001983 GTSi Quattrovalvole, 54k miles shown, BaT
2025Auction sale$81,0001977 308 GTB, 51k miles shown, BaT
2025Auction sale$76,0001982 308 GTSi, 39k miles shown, BaT
2025Auction sale$70,0001983 308 GTB Quattrovalvole, 31k miles shown, BaT post-auction
2026Auction sale$345,0001979 GTS, ex-Magnum P.I.; hammer price, Barrett Jackson
2026Auction sale$44,5001979 GTS, 53k miles shown, BaT
2026Auction sale$302,0001976 GTB Vetroresina, restored, Monterey Auction
2026Auction sale$189,0001976 GTB Vetroresina, 15k miles shown, BaT
2026Auction sale$76,0001980 GTSi, 15k miles shown, BaT
2026Auction sale$100,0001985 308 GTS Quattrovalvole, 64k miles shown, BaT
2026Auction sale$55,0001980 308 GTBi, 2,400 miles shown, BaT
2026Auction sale$100,8001979 308 GTS, 24,790 miles shown, Miami
2026Value today$44,500–$189,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “12,000 sales and a crown kept until the 360”
    • “Group 4 homologation 648”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 7 generations

  • Market

    • 5 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  13. GT Thunderdome: 1982 De Lorean vs. the World caranddriver.com
  14. When Magnum P.I. met Mister Two.: Ferrari 308 vs. Toyota MR2 motortrend.com
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  25. 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $44,500 on August 4, 2026 (Lot #255,949) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  26. 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $189,000 on October 14, 2026 (Lot #268,066) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  27. 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS | Hershey 2011 | RM Sotheby's rmsothebys.com
  28. 308 & 328 Advice — WalkerSport walkersport.co.uk
  29. 1983 Ferrari 308 GTSi Quattrovalvole for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $67,500 on June 13, 2025 (Lot #195,893) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  30. 15k-Mile 1980 Ferrari 308 GTSi for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $76,000 on October 14, 2026 (Lot #268,321) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  31. No Reserve: 1985 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $100,000 on July 2, 2026 (Lot #250,643) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. No Reserve: 1980 Ferrari 308 GTBi for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $55,000 on April 4, 2026 (Lot #236,416) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS | Miami 2026 | RM Sotheby's rmsothebys.com
  34. No Reserve: 20-Years-Owned 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $81,000 on September 24, 2025 (Lot #211,513) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. No Reserve: 28-Years-Owned 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $76,000 on June 20, 2025 (Lot #197,156) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  36. 31k-Mile 1983 Ferrari 308 GTB Quattrovalvole for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $60,000 on January 3, 2025 (Lot #176,204) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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