FERRARI 308 GTS 1977-1980 Photos, engines & full specs

The targa version of the Ferrari 308 GTB received the GTS name and it was one of the cars that made the Italian brand notorious in the U.S. thanks to a movie-series.

You didn't have to grow a mustache and be a detective to drive a Ferrari GTS, but for those who dreamed about themselves to be some kind of heroes just because their bank account showed a six-figure number, it was the right car. Just two years after the GTB was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, the car received a targa version.

The 308 GTS was one of the best-known Ferrari on the market, and its shape became legendary. The narrow front end with pop-up headlights, the raked windshield, and the side air-intakes made the car unique. Pininfarina designed its shape, and he did, as usual, a great job. From its sides, the thick B-pillars served as side panels and roll-over protection. The Italian designer kept the round taillights as a legacy for the prancing horse brand in the back.

Inside, the carmaker tried to offer a luxurious yet sporty interior. The sport-bucket seats sported leather upholstery and used the same material to cover the door panels. Its black plastic dashboard featured three round air-vents. A removable stereo was offered as an option.

Under the hood, the 308 GTS featured a 2.9-liter V-8 engine that offered 255 hp for the European market and 240 hp for the U.S. market.