Global Aviator April 2018 / Vol. 10 / No. 4 81
CHASSIS AND ENGINE
The 308 GTSi models had a
tubular chassis with factory
type reference F 106 BS 100.
Disc brakes, with independent
suspension via wishbones, coil
springs, and hydraulic shock
absorbers, were provided all round,
with front and rear anti roll bars.
All models were numbered
in the Ferrari odd number road
car chassis sequence, with both
right and left hand drive available.
Production ran from 1980 through
to the beginning of 1983, during
which time 1749 examples
were produced in the chassis
number range 31309 to 43079.
The transversely mid-
mounted aluminium V8 engine
was essentially of the same
design as that used in the
preceding 308 GTS model, but
with a fuel injection system
replacing the quadruple twin choke
carburettors fitted to the former.
It was of a 90 degree
configuration, with belt driven
twin overhead camshafts per
bank, having a total capacity of
2926cc, with a bore and stroke
of 81mm x 71mm, bearing
factory type reference F106 BB
000 for European market cars.
The engine was coupled in
unit with the all synchromesh five
speed transmission assembly,
which was below, and to the rear
of the engine’s sump. The gear
and final drive ratios were altered
to suit the revised characteristics
of the fuel injected engine.
It was fitted with a Bosch K
Jetronic fuel injection system,
coupled to a Marelli MED 803A
Digiplex electronic ignition
system, incorporating a coil,
distributor and ignition module to
serve each bank of cylinders.
From this model onwards
all world market 308 series
cars were fitted with wet sump
lubrication. The claimed power
output was 214bhp for European
market models, and 205bhp
for US market examples, which
were fitted with power sapping
emission control equipment. •Extensive work has been carried out on this
car to bring it back to its former glory.
A full report on the work carried out will be
supplied to the buyer.It has only 63 540 kms on the clock, a must
for the serious collector.R1 950 000
To view contact
Michael on 082 466 7757