Performance Review: Ferrari 308 GTS QV 3.0l V8 - [1982]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari 308 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari 308 GTS QV 3.0l V8 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1982. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V and the 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S.This particular Ferrari 308 has a 2927cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The 308 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 308's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1286 kgs (2835 lbs) this makes the Ferrari 308 GTS QV 3.0l V8 in the same weight category as the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari 308 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 2927cc 32V V8 engine produces 237 bhp (176 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (243 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 192 lb-ft (260.3 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari 308 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2009 Mercedes E Class 500 Sport (209.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari 308.

The Ferrari 308 has a Power to weight ratio of 184.2 bhp per ton and 149.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1982 308 competing with the 2009 Mercedes E Class 500 Sport (209.2 bhp per ton) or the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (209.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari 308 generating around 149.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2016 BMW Z4 sDrive28i (174.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 1983 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 Convertible (174.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.9 secs, this made the Ferrari 308 GTS QV 3.0l V8 as fast as the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (6.70 secs) the 2017 Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.70 secs) the 2012 Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati 1.4 Turbo (6.70 secs) the or the 2012 Dodge Charger SXT Blacktop 3.6L V6 (6.70 secs). This Ferrari 308 GTS QV 3.0l V8 is also faster than the 2017 Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 (6.80 secs) the 2015 Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo (6.80 secs) the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Countrman (6.80 secs) the and the 2010 Alfa-Romeo Brera JTS 3.2 V6 24v (6.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 308 and the 2014 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo Convertible

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari 308 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.4 secs @ 95.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2014 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo Convertible (14.33 secs), the 2004 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 (14.35 secs), and the 1960 Chevrolet Impala 348 Hardtop (14.37 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1982 version of the Ferrari 308 GTS QV 3.0l V8 has a maximum speed of 156mph.

Top Speed of the 1982 308 equals the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 6.4 V8 392 (167 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1982 Ferrari 308 GTS QV 3.0l V8 then how about the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 6.4 V8 392 (167 mph), the 2001 TVR Chimaera 500 5.0L V8 (167 mph), or the 1993 TVR Griffith 500 (167 mph).

Related Links:

1982 308 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ferrari

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