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Ferrari 208 GT4

Ferrari 208 GT4 (1975–1980)

Photo: Andrew Bone from Weymouth, England · CC BY 2.0

Production1975–1980
EngineV8
Top speed220 km/h
Units built840
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The 208 GT4 was presented at the 1975 Geneva Motor Show: a version of the GT4 with a smaller V8 for the Italian market, where cars with an engine displacement of more than two liters were subject to more than double the VAT (38 percent). De-stroked and de-bored to 1991 cm³, the engine made it the smallest production V8 in a road car; it produced 170 PS and reached 220 km/h. Externally, it was recognizable by chrome trim pieces and the absence of fog lights. In 1980, the 208 GTB replaced it, after just 840 cars built.

Summarized from the sources cited below; every figure in the text was automatically verified against the sources.

Good to know

  • The engine was de-bored to 66.8 x 71 mm, resulting in the smallest production V8 ever fitted to a road car.
  • The 208 GT4 featured smaller Weber carburetors of type 34 DCNF, a shorter final drive ratio, and narrower tires.
  • It was recognizable by chrome trim instead of black, the absence of fog lights, and a black dashboard instead of silver.
  • The value-added tax for cars with more than two liters of displacement was 38 percent in Italy.
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Compared to its larger sister model, the mechanical alterations were limited to a few interventions. The V8 was de-bored to 66.8 x 71 mm and displaced 1991 cm³. It developed 170 hp-metric at 7700 rpm and propelled the car to 220 km/h. Smaller Weber 34 DCNF carburetors, a lower axle ratio, and narrower tires completed the changes. Inside, the 208 GT4 had a black dashboard instead of silver.

Summarized from the cited sources; every figure was automatically verified against the sources.

Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 208 GT4

When was the Ferrari 208 GT4 built?

The Ferrari 208 GT4 was built from 1975 to 1980.

How much power does the Ferrari 208 GT4 have?

Power of the Ferrari 208 GT4: 170 hp (metric).

What engine does the Ferrari 208 GT4 have?

Engine of the Ferrari 208 GT4: 2.0-liter V8. It sits behind the seats as a mid-engine.

How fast is the Ferrari 208 GT4?

Top speed of the Ferrari 208 GT4: 220 km/h.

How many Ferrari 208 GT4 were built?

840 units of the Ferrari 208 GT4 were built.

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