What is the Ferrari 308?
The Ferrari 308 is a two-seat sports car with a V8 mounted behind the cabin. It came as the closed GTB berlinetta and the open-roof GTS, and brought Ferrari’s mid-engined layout into a compact road car. Its low, wedge-shaped body gave it a distinctive look.
Engines and versions
The 308’s mid-mounted V8 remained at the heart of the car as Ferrari introduced carburetted, fuel-injected and four-valve versions. The United States EPA listing covers a 2.9 L petrol engine.
How economical is the Ferrari 308?
The EPA combined rating is 11 MPG, equivalent to 21.4 L/100 km. The figure is for the 1985 model year and follows the EPA test procedure used in the United States.
Where was the Ferrari 308 sold?
The EPA fuel economy figure is for the United States. The 308 was offered as either the closed GTB or the GTS, with its removable roof panel.
Questions and answers
What body styles did the Ferrari 308 have?
The GTB berlinetta and the GTS with a removable roof panel.
What engine is listed for the US model?
A 2.9 L petrol engine.
What is its official US fuel consumption?
The EPA combined rating is 11 MPG, or 21.4 L/100 km.