Subcompact Ferrari 1984 release: a classic supercar with a reduced engine size (22 photos + 1 video)

Do you think large engine volumes are taxed only today high tax? This has been the case in many parts of the world for a long time, say, 70s and 80s. Ferrari's first attempt at a road car with Turbocharging turns 20 this year.





Subcompact Ferrari 208 Turbo with a 2.0-liter V8 engine will go under the hammer in Germany. Two days before the end of the auction coupe valued at 58,000 euros. On the odometer of a 1984 two-door 61.6 thousands of kilometers, but the auction house Collectingcars does not guarantee that the mileage is original. Ferrari Authentic Condition Confirmed German technical supervision report and Italian documents for the car.



Ferrari 208 is a "tax-friendly" modification of a mid-engined supercar family 308. Since the late 1970s in Italy and Portugal, taxes were calculated based on the engine displacement, therefore, in Maranello decided to release a simplified line with small engines 2.0 liters.





In 1980, there was a Ferrari 208 GTB / GTS with a naturally aspirated V8 with a working volume of 1991 cubic centimeters. unit with four Weber carburetors produced only 155 horsepower and 125 Nm of torque moment, so such Ferraris were not desirable.



In 1982, the 208 GTB / GTS Turbo family appeared with a redesigned 2.0 liter V8. Thanks to the supercharger and injection system, the return was boost up to 220 horsepower. Auction in Germany sells late subcompact Ferrari.



A total of 437 208 GTB Turbo Coupes are said to have been made, so This is a pretty rare car. Ferrari Youngtimer Charm achieved through a 5-speed manual gearbox with open-scenes and Momo sports steering wheel.



The equipment is rich by the standards of sports cars of the 1980s: there is a leather interior, alloy wheels, air conditioning, power windows, as well as Alpine radio with CD support.



In the list of shortcomings - a dent under the back number, burnt passenger seat, non-working air conditioner and scuffs in the cabin. There are no mechanical faults, and during the last maintenance in June 2022, no comments were made. Buying a subcompact Ferrari can be a bargain, as most of the other models from Maranello cost more than 60 thousand euros.