80 Vol. 10 / No. 4 / April 2018 Global Aviator
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Visually the new model was
almost identical to the outgoing one,
although the casting pattern of the
five spoke alloy wheels changed
slightly due to the fitment of
Michelin TRX metric size radial tyres.
However, the imperial size
Michelin XWX tyres on 14” wheels,
or Pirelli P7 tyres on 16” wheels
were available as an option.
As with the 308 GTS targa roof
model, the removable roof panel
was stowed in a cover behind
the seats when not in use, and
the rear quarter windows behind
the doors featured hinged satin
black finished slatted covers.
Fuel injection was adopted
on the 308 GTS in late 1980
concurrently with the 308 GTB
model, and the model became
the 308 GTSi, the “i” suffix in
the model designation referring
to the fitment of fuel injection.
Visually the new model was
almost identical to the outgoing
one, although the casting pattern
of the five spoke alloy wheels
changed slightly due to the fitment
of Michelin TRX metric size radial
tyres. However, the imperial size
Michelin XWX tyres on 14” wheels,
or Pirelli P7 tyres on 16” wheels
were available as an option.
As with the 308 GTS targa roof
model, the removable roof panel
was stowed in a cover behind
the seats when not in use, and
the rear quarter windows behind
the doors featured hinged satin
black finished slatted covers.1983 308 GTSi
This spider version of the 308 GTBi shared both its line and engine. The fuel injection system gave
both models much smoother power delivery. Unfortunately, meeting anti-pollution regulations
meant that a few horses had to go, and the cleaner engines were less powerful than the previous
carburettor ones. Aware of this situation and the need to re-establish its cars at the top their
class, Ferrari immediately began further development of the V8 engine with the aim of increasing
power whilst still keeping exhaust emissions within acceptable levels. Fuel injection was adopted
on the 308 GTS in late 1980 concurrently with the 308 GTB model, and the model became the
308 GTSi, the “i” suffix in the model designation referring to the fitment of fuel injection.