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Ferrari 208 GTB Turbo

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437

Production

1982

- 1985

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In 1982, Ferrari launched the 208 GTB Turbo, their first turbocharged road-going car, at the Turin Motor Show, followed by a GTS version in 1983. This model, targeting the Italian market, featured a single KKK K26 turbocharger, Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, and Marelli electronic ignition, drawing inspiration from the Ferrari 126C2 Formula One car. The turbocharger boosted the engine's output to 220 hp, enabling a 0-60 mph acceleration in 6.6 seconds and a top speed of 150 mph. The 208 Turbo resembled the contemporary 308 Quattrovalvole but featured distinctive NACA ducts, "turbo" badging, extra cooling slots in the front spoiler, and additional louvers on the engine cover. A total of 437 GTB Turbo and 250 GTS Turbo models were produced until 1985, after which they were replaced by the intercooled, 328-based GTB/GTS Turbo.

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