Which is better-308gt4 series one, or two?

Don't know if it matters in NY, but in California, 1975 and earlier cars (I.e., the series 1) are smog exempt.

Other than that, a little less horsepower in the series 2 cars, but I believe the 0-60 times are a little faster in spite of the lower HP. Some changes in the interior, and the grill. If you can find a copy of The Original Ferrari V8 book, it describes the differences pretty well.

 

From an aesthetic POV, I personally prefer the nose of the series one with the smaller grille. The series two grille is more "toothy." The interior of the series one is also a little more spartan. But honestly this all comes down to a matter of personal preference.

 

Series 1 is lighter according to Birdman's info...

My series one has aluminum engine/trunk/hood covers and a fiberglass floor.

http://www.birdmanferrari.com/pdf/308_GT4_overview.pdf

 

Funny, my series 2 has the same aluminum parts and fiberglass floor, its a 1977, is that normal?

 

If you are lucky enough to come across a series 1 branded Dino those are awesome. By the time series 2 came out most were branded Ferrari. Not a big deal but I always liked the dino branding/badges. Mine is a series 1 branded Ferrari and I will never complain, I love these cars....

Does the one you are looking at have a sunroof? If so check for rust around the seals/gutters or discoloration in the roof liner.... Other than that as far as I know the PPI should test the same for series 1 vs series 2. I'll let the smarter people get into the details if I am wrong. good luck

 

Does anyone know the last series 1/first series 2 chassis numbers?

 

I have a series 1, 1975 208GT4. 11310.
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Are 208GT4s in the same number sequence as 308GT4s?

 

I believe they are. But not sure.
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I think that two of them would be great....

 

I kinda like the bumpers and grille on the series 2 better than the series one (euro models)

I would love to have a track car and a street gt4 , but only in euro.

 

rubbish,

steel doors on all gt/4s

usa series two had steel trunk skins

series two a/c works better and single distributor

buy euro 1/2 better than any usa spec period

 

euro spec series 2, just awesome

i forgot to mention, custom sway bars

flat as a pancake in the turns
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For sure Series II has better A/c and ventilation. My seat of the pants dyno says that the early Series I cars pull just a bit harder and want to rev just a tiny bit more. Can't say that there's a heck of a lot of performance difference in the examples I've driven. Mine is an early Series I, 10184 Feb 75.

 

I have driven extremely fast 2v gtsi's and slow 328's they are all different.

hand built

 

i didn't add my comment on which is best,

the car in the best condition is the correct answer

 

I have asked this before with no answer.
I hope someone has some insight.

Cheers.

 

Bingo!

 

+1

 

I would like to know this also. The Birdman/Dave Stacy overview says is was around 10776, and I remember reading somewhere they produced no more series 1 cars after mid year in '75-just like the overview says. I have 10562, April '75 series 1 if it helps!

 

My 208 has chassis number 11662, and is a series one. I don't have the manufacturing date, but the purchase date was May 18, 1976 in Como, Italy.

 

Good day All,

My old Gt4 was chassis 10902 and I seem to remember that the production date on the plate was 1975 (?)... It was a USA GT4 with Dual Distributors, had a 1976 Emissions plate, Ferrari badged, and non-Dino rims... From Rock's comment it would be a series 1 and if so then we have a confirmed chassis number of 10902 from late 1975.

Cheers,

Sam

 

In Mathias Urbans book there is a 308GT4 Series 1 with s/n 11462. Must be one of the latest ones.

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