Ferrari 308: 50 Years of the Magnum Mobile
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- * Production Years: 1975-1985 * Models: * 308 GTB: Coupe version * 308 GTS: Targa top (removable roof panel) version * 308 GTB QV &...
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Here’s a breakdown of the text provided, focusing on key information about the Ferrari 308:
Key Facts about the Ferrari 308 (1975-1985):
* Production Years: 1975-1985
* Models:
* 308 GTB: Coupe version
* 308 GTS: Targa top (removable roof panel) version
* 308 GTB QV & GTS QV (Quattrovalvole): 1982 revision with four-valve technology, offering increased performance. 748 GTB QVs and 3,042 GTS QVs were produced by 1985.
* 208 GTB & GTS: Specifically for the Italian market (from 1980), with a reduced 2.0-liter V8 engine due to tax regulations.A turbo version was added in 1982. The 208 is noted as having the smallest V8 engine in a production car.
* Successor: The Ferrari 328 (with a 3.2-liter engine) replaced the 308 in 1985.
* Cultural Impact: The 308 GTS became famous through the US television series Magnum, P.I., starring Tom Selleck.The producers chose the model independently of Ferrari. Some details in the show (like the targa roof operation) weren’t technically accurate.
* Image Source: Newspress.
The text also includes a section about related content, which appears to be a link to an article about Ferrari’s future models in 2026.