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The Ferrari 308 GTB berlinetta is a V8 mid-engined, 2-seater sports car manufactured by the Italian company Ferrari from 1975 to 1985. The 308 replaced the Dino 246 GT and GTS in 1975 and was updated as the 328 in 1985. The similar 208 GTB and GTS were equipped with a smaller initially naturally aspirated, later turbocharged 2-litre engine, and sold mostly in Italy.

The Pininfarina-styled 308 GTB was introduced at the Paris Motor Show in 1975 as a supplement to the Bertone-shaped 2+2 Dino 308 GT4 and a direct replacement for the 2-seater Dino 246.

Its engine was equipped with four twin-choke carburettors and single coil ignition. European versions produced 252 bhp at 6600 rpm with a 7700 rpm redline, but American versions were down on power due to emission control regulations. European specification cars used dry sump lubrication while other markets were fitted with a conventional wet sump engine. European GTB models retained the dry sump lubrication until 1981.

A notable aspect of the early 308 GTB was that, although still built by Carrozzeria Scaglietti, its bodywork was entirely made of glass-reinforced plastic, allowing a very light weight of 1,050 kg. This lasted until June 1977, when the 308 was switched to steel bodies, resulting in an overall weight increase of approximately 150 kg.