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328
The 328 GTB (Gran Turismo
Berlinetta) was Ferrari’s
evolutionary upgrade of the 308 that
preceded it. Fitted with a new 3.2L
V8 and a smoother aerodynamic
chassis, the Pininfarina design
continued to impress critics and
hold the attention of the public;
the newly designed engine had an
output of 85 bhp per liter, 3 bhp
more than the 308 series before
Produced
1985-1989
Engine Size
3184 cc
Cylinders
8
0-60 mph
6.4 secs
Top Speed
163 mph
Power Output
270 bhp
Transmission
Manual
Gears
5 Speed
Length
167.5 in (4255 mm)
Width
68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height
44.4 in (1128 mm)
Weight
2784 lb (1263 kg)
Wheelbase
92.5 in (2350 mm)
(Specifications refer to the 328 GTB)
it. The 328 was first introduced
to the motoring world at the 1985
Frankfurt Motor Show, alongside
the Mondial 3.2 series. The car
featured a smoother front end and
tailpiece compared to the 308 and
was hailed as one of Ferrari’s easiest
models to maintain, as most engine
work could be carried out without
lowering it from the chassis. The
rear-engined 90˚ V8 punched
out a top speed of 163 mph, with
a power output of 270 bhp and
was available with a five-speed
manual transmission. The updated
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