Ferrari Dino 208 GT4 Tyres
1978 Ferrari 208 GT4
Ferrari 208 GT4 Tyres 1975–1980
- The 1975–1980 Ferrari 208 GT4 fitted 195/70 R14, V-rated tyres.
- One OE 208 GT4 tyre was the 195/70 VR 14 Michelin XDX. This tyre is unfortunately no longer made in this size.
- Today, the best 195/70 R14 classic tyre in production is the 195/70VR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36.
- The PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ CN36 is a sports-oriented high-performance tyre from Pirelli, designed to enhance the handling of lightweight sports cars, the CN36 is ideally suited to sports cars like the 208 GT4.
- The Dino 208 GT4 likely fitted tubeless wheels that can run without innertubes. A tube could still be useful if your wheel rims are no longer airtight. If needed, the correct innertube for 195/70 R14 tyres is the Michelin 14F.
- The 208 GT4 is effectively a Ferrari 308 GT 4 with a smaller engine fitted; a way to avoid an Italian tax of the day.
Ferrari 208 GT4 Window Sticker (195/70 VR 14 Tyres)
Ferrari Dino 208 GT4 Recommended Tyres
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Ferrari 208 GT4 Brochure Cover
Ferrari Dino 208 GT4 History
The 208 GT4 was born from the introduction of a 2000cc V8 engine into a Ferrari 308 GT4 chassis. The 208 GT4 was introduced in 1975 as a response to strict Italian taxation laws on engines over 2 litres. Ferrari managed this by reducing the bore from the existing 3-litre configuration, the same stroke was retained. The 208 GT4 model name was derived from the engine size (2 litres) and cylinder count (8), with the '4' denoting seating capacity.
The styling was led by Bertone, featuring the wedge-shaped profile that was very similar to the 308 GT4. The main visual differences other than the badges were the exhaust pipes (a single on the 208 GT4 instead of the 4 on the 308), and the louvres, which were plain rather than the satin black colour found on the 308.
All models were produced with a 2+2 coupé layout, with the engine positioned mid-mounted within the chassis. All 208 GT4's were left-hand drive as the car was intended for Italian roads. The 208 GT4 achieved a top speed of approximately 136 mph (220 km/h).
The 208 GT4 was replaced by the 208 GTB in 1980, after a production run of just 840. Today, the 208 GT4 occupies a unique space in the classic car world. While it may be a hard sell for Ferrari and driving enthusiasts favoring the more powerful 308 GT4, its scarcity and distinct heritage ensure it remains a rare piece of automotive history prized by collectors.
