In 1975, Ferrari had Pininfarina restyle the 308 into what would become the real successor to the Dino 246, the 308 GTB Vetroresina. This car featured sweeping curves, two seats and a resemblance to the 512B. Highlighting the 308 GTB was a fiberglass, or vetroresina, body.
This new model not only introduced a groundbreaking production method for Scaglietti and Ferrari but also marked only the second V8-engined road model by the prestigious marque. The 308 GTB, mechanically-based on the 308 GT4, retained its predecessor’s framework and four-cam, 3.0-liter V8 engine, boasting 255bhp that propelled it to a top speed of 150 mph.
The Vetroresina models today represent the most coveted version of the iconic 308. With a significant weight reduction of around 80kg, these early examples fully unleash the dynamic chassis and spirited engine characteristics of the model.
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