1979 Ferrari 208 GTS specifications

1979 Ferrari 208 GTS data
Applicable to the Italian domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2 seater targa top
Number of doors2
DesignerPininfarina
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2340 mm 92.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1460 mm 57.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1460 mm 57.5 inches
Length 4220 mm 166.1 inches
Width 1730 mm 68.1 inches
Height 1120 mm 44.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Kerb weight 1435 kg 3164 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 74 litres 16.3 [19.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ferrari
Engine code F 106 F 000
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 2 litre
1991 cc
(121.498 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 66.8 × 71 mm
2.63 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
155 PS (153 bhp) (114 kW)
at 6800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
170 Nm (125 ft·lb) (17.3 kgm)
at 4200 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
57.3 kW/litre
77.9 ps/litre
76.8 bhp/litre
1.26 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
85.38 Nm/litre
1.03 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 4 Weber carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1073 kPa (155.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 248.88 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 215 km/h (134 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
108.1 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
79.51 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
106.62 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.58 kg/kW
21.01 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position mid
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.200
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.CS.
Rear suspension I.DW.CS.
Wheel size front 6½ x 14
Wheel size rear 6½ x 14
Tyres front 205/70 VR 14
Tyres rear 205/70 VR 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Front brake diameter 277 mm
Rear brake diameter 271 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.88
Final drive ratio 3.71
general
Carfolio.com ID606155
Production total
Model code F 106 CS
Model family F 106
RAC rating 22.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Ferrari 208 GTS added 2019-09-07.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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