BBR Models | Ferrari 208 GTS Turbo Resin Cast Model | #askHearns

Published 24 August 2021 Nic and BJ have a close look at the BBR 1/18 resin model of the Ferrari 208 sports car. In 1982 the two-litre 208 was succeeded by a turbocharged and fuel injected version, the 208 GTB Turbo unveiled at the Turin Motor Show. It was the first ever turbocharged road-going Ferrari. A GTS version was introduced a year later, in 1983. Like the original 208, this model was intended for the Italian domestic market. The 208's engine was given a single KKK K26 turbocharger with wastegate valve, Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and Marelli electronic ignition. The turbocharging system's design was heavily influenced by the contemporary Ferrari 126C2 Formula One car. Forced induction increased power to 220 PS (162 kW; 217 bhp) at 7000 rpm, while torque output increased by 18%. The 208 Turbo was claimed to accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour (97 km/h) in 6.6 seconds, with a top speed of 150 mph. Both outside and inside the 208 Turbo was almost identical to the contemporary 308 Quattrovalvole. It could be recognized by NACA ducts in front of the rear wheel well openings and "turbo" badging on the tail and shrouded exhaust pipes. Extra cooling slots were also added to the lower front spoiler, below the radiator grille. In the rear of the car, additional louvers were added to the engine cover and a cooling vent was placed in the center of the rear bumper, splitting it in two. The deep front spoiler and black roof aileron, optional on the 308, were standard equipment on the 208 Turbo. Production ended in 1985 after 437 GTB Turbo and 250 GTS Turbo cars were produced. In 1986 they were replaced by the 328-based, intercooled GTB/GTS Turbo. More information: https://www.hearnshobbies.com/search?q=ferrari*+208*&type=product%2Cpage%2Carticle&view=ls https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_308_GTB/GTS#208_GTB/GTS_Turbo **************************************************************************** Sign up and let us know what you would like to see in the next videos. Newsletter: https://www.hearnshobbies.com/pages/newsletter-signup Instagram: https://bit.ly/35wCikH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HearnsHobbies/ Facebook The Hobbyman: https://www.facebook.com/hobbymannarrewarren/ Twitter @hearnshobbies Twitch: twitch.tv/hearnshobbies

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