Ferrari Mailing List: Re: 288GTO Vs 308/328

[LarryT (l02turner]

Hi Ric,
Thanks for the very detailed comparision!  The depth of knowledge on this 
list always amazes me.
It;s easy to see how passionate all of you are about these great cars!  A 
328GTSi  is still high on
my list of "cars to buy" when the money is available - although the 355 & 
360 are pretty high on that list also.

I am curious about one of your comments -
You wrote:<<Neither is the front bonnet [interchangible], as I think it's
composite (vs. aluminum on the 308's). The roof panel is not
interchangeable either for the same reason>>

Why would the material of construction prevent a part from being 
interchangible - as
long as the dimensions are the same?

Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ric Rainbolt" <ricrainbolt [at] gmail.com>
To: "Larry Turner" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 4:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] 288GTO Vs 308/328


> There seems to be much misinformation about this car.
>
> The engine is the basic 4 valve 308 motor. The block is virtually
> identical to that used in the 308QV and 328. Oher than some hardware
> pickup points, the casting is the same. The liners are different as
> the bore is 80mm (vs 81 in 308's). The crankshaft is identical and
> carries the same part number as that found in all 308s, and 208s. The
> con-rods are unique to the 288 and F40, but the bearings, bearing
> caps, front crank damper are all from the 308 design. The pistons are
> lower compression, but similar to those used in the 4V cars. The
> cylinder heads have some minor casting difference but are virtually
> identical to 308 QV heads. The camshafts are the same part numbers as
> the euro 308 QVs.
>
> The front timing cover is almost identical to that used in the dry
> sump GTBs, as is the sump pumping system. The oil pan and rear covers
> are unique to the GTO.
>
> The body uses the same front glass, door glass, rear glass and
> taillights as a 308 GTB. Other small odds and ends are
> interchangeable (side markers, the headlight buckets) with 308s.
>
> The car is approx 4 inches longer in wheelbase, and wider due to
> wider tires, not due to chassis width. The door skins are not
> interchangeable. Neither is the front bonnet, as I think it's
> composite (vs. aluminum on the 308's). The roof panel is not
> interchangeable either for the same reason. The front and rear
> bumpers are unique as well.
>
> The brakes are the same ATE system used on the TR (similar to the
> 308, but larger pads and rotors). The ignition system is unique to
> the GTO. The steering rack is a TRW metric rack, just like the 308,
> but has a different ratio.
>
> The front and rear suspension components are similar in design to the
> TR, but carry different part numbers.
>
> Thus endeth the trivia lesson,
> Ric Rainbolt
>
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