Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 Parts & Accessories

Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 Parts & Accessories

The Dino 308 GT4 was a significant departure from the styling of its predecessors, introducing Bertone coachwork to a Ferrari-Dino platform for the first time and packaging a 3.0-liter transverse V8 in a 2+2 body layout that accommodated four passengers in a mid-engine chassis. Produced from 1973 to 1980 with Ferrari badging replacing the Dino name after 1976, the 308 GT4 was the first eight-cylinder Ferrari mid-engine road car and introduced the Tipo F106 V8 that would serve the 308 GTB and GTS through the end of the decade. The longer wheelbase required to accommodate four seats and the Bertone body created a car with somewhat different handling character from the two-seat 246 GT it shared a platform generation with, and owners need to account for these differences when sourcing suspension and chassis components. The 308 GT4 has gained significant appreciation among enthusiasts who recognize its importance as the first mid-V8 Ferrari road car and the precursor to the celebrated 308 GTB family.

Popular Upgrades

Weber 40 DCNF carburetor rebuild kits, timing belt replacement sets, and valve cover gaskets are the essential engine maintenance items for the 308 GT4's 3.0-liter V8. The longer wheelbase 2+2 suspension components including front and rear bushings, shock absorbers, and wheel bearings differ from the two-seat 246 GT and 308 GTB platforms due to the extended chassis dimensions. Brake hardware including master cylinder rebuild kits, caliper seals, and Ferodo friction pads support the disc brake system's ongoing maintenance requirements. Body rubber seals, chrome trim, and interior components are regularly sourced for driving-quality and concours restorations of this increasingly appreciated classic.

Performance and Handling

The 308 GT4's longer wheelbase provides a more stable and predictable high-speed platform compared to the shorter 246 GT, with the additional length contributing to calmer cornering behavior that favors consistent fast driving over the pointier reflexes of shorter-wheelbase mid-engine cars. The 3.0-liter V8's 255 horsepower in original carbureted specification provides strong performance for a 2+2 sports car, and the mid-engine layout's weight distribution advantage over conventional front-engine 2+2 designs gives the GT4 better cornering balance than its four-passenger accommodation might suggest. Refreshing worn suspension components on the 308 GT4 produces the same handling transformation as on the 308 GTB platform, restoring the steering precision and lateral grip that deteriorated bushings progressively erode. The correct timing belt service is particularly important given the interference V8 engine design.

What is the difference between a Dino-badged and Ferrari-badged 308 GT4?

Ferrari produced the 308 GT4 under the Dino marque from 1973 to 1976, with a Dino badge on the nose and tail reflecting the original intention to position the car as a distinct sub-brand below the main Ferrari lineup. In 1976 Ferrari discontinued the Dino brand and rebadged the 308 GT4 with Ferrari prancing horse badges, a change that affected only the external badging and not the mechanical specification. Dino-badged early cars are generally considered slightly more historically significant by collectors, though both variants share identical mechanical components and maintenance requirements.

How does the 308 GT4 timing belt service compare to the 308 GTB?

The 308 GT4 uses the same Tipo F106 V8 as the 308 GTB with the same timing belt replacement interval of three years or 30,000 miles, and the same interference engine design that makes belt condition a safety-critical item. The V8 is mounted transversely in both the GT4 and the GTB, and the engine access and belt replacement procedure is broadly similar between the two cars despite the GT4's longer wheelbase body. Combining the timing belt replacement with the water pump, tensioner, and cam cover gaskets is equally recommended for both models to avoid reopening the engine for related service shortly after the belt change.

Why These Parts Fit Right

Parts in this collection are cataloged for the Dino 308 GT4's 3.0-liter V8 and 2+2 chassis specification, with fitment notes that distinguish GT4 suspension and body components from the shorter two-seat 308 GTB and GTS platforms. Compatibility details help owners confirm the right parts before ordering. Orders ship fast from stocked inventory to keep your restoration or service on schedule.

Source exhaust components through our exhaust collection, find suspension hardware in our suspension collection, and explore V8 intake maintenance parts in our air intake systems collection.