Ferrari 208, 288, 308, 328, 348: Books - History

Ferrari 308, 328 & 348 - The Complete Story

Traces the complete story of the four models of Ferrari's V8-powered sports cars between 1973 and 1995 - the cars that broke Ferrari out of the V6 and V12 moulds, with the V8 becoming Ferrari's most popular engine choice in the final decade of the twentieth century.
"Ferrari 308, 328 and 348" also considers the cars' current position in the classic car market and offers insight into the rewarding ownership experience each of the models now represents.

Topics covered include:
- History and development of Ferrari's new V8 engine, and the 308's daunting role as successor to the popular Dino
- Design processes and styling by Bertone and Pininfarina
- Concept cars and rivals
- The cars in competition
- Owning and running the cars today
- Specification tables and production figures for each model.

Ferrari 328, 348, Mondial (1986-1994)

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Ferrari 328, 348 and Mondial models from the years 1986-1994. Describes the Ferrari 328 GTS, 3.2 Mondial, 328 GTB, 3.2 QV Mondial, 348tb, Mondial t, Cabriolet, 348ts and F40.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Ferrari F355 - F360 - F430 (1995-2006)

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Ferrari F355 and 360 sports cars from the years 1995-2006. Describes the Ferrari F355, Berlinetta, Spider, F1, 360 Modena, Spider, Modena Spider and F430.

• The articles, published at the time in the American car magazine Road & Track, provide much information about history, model introductions and technology.
• Also technical specifications, driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, etc.

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The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO

This book covers the background, conception, design, production and aftermath of the iconic Ferrari 288 GTO, including the prototypes, the early production cars, the mainstream production cars in their various specification guises, and the Evolution cars planned for the aborted Group B FIA race series.
It features over 400 relevant photographs, from original production images to the cars as they are today, including the 1984 Geneva Salon where the car debuted, the first ever GTO Reunion in 1985, current salon and action images, right up to the 25th Anniversary Ferrari 288 GTO Reunion held in America in 2009. Also featured are the actual factory production approval sheets, as filed with the Italian government, in an illustrated technical drawing form, along with a chassis by chassis register of every 288 GTO built, including destroyed prototypes, production cars, and GTO Evoluziones - in fact all 284 cars ever built.

This book contains essential resources covering all aspects of the car, including archives, maintenance specialists, restoration specialists, worldwide clubs, parts sources, etc.

Ferrari 308 & Mondial (1974-1985)

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Ferrari 308 and Mondial models from the years 1974-1985. Describes the Ferrari 308 GT4, GTB, GTBi, GTBi QV, GTSi, GTSi QV, Mondial, 8 and Quattrovalvole.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Ferrari F355 & 360 (1995-2004)

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Ferrari F355 and 360 V8 models from the years 1995-2004. Describes the Ferrari F355 and 360 Berlinetta, Spider, Challenge, Modena and Challenge Stradale.

• The 34 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.
• Vrijwel full colour.

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Ferrari 288 GTO

When in 1984 Ferrari presented the GTO, its racing look and forceful performance data attracted numerous customers. But just 272 of the Italian sports car were built within two years. The last one was handed over personally by Enzo Ferrari to Niki Lauda.
In spite of all that the 288 GTO was never used as a racing car. Although its tubular steel frame, the longitudinally mounted twin turbo V8 and 400 PS made it competitive. Even today it achieves top prices at auctions.
In this fine box renowned photographers capture the classy design vocabulary of the 288 GTO and present some of the rare originals in a large-format illustrated book.

• Premium-quality box with illustrated book and factbook - the ideal gift for car lovers and Ferrari fans
• The full development history and all technical data of the Ferrari 288 GTO
• Over 200 photos of the GTO: all designs, years and special models presented spectacularly
• The extra factbook with texts by brand expert Jürgen Lewandowski has all the well-known and lesser-known information on the rare Ferrari classic
• Bilingual in German and English.

Ferrari F40

The Ferrari F40 caused a sensation when it first saw the light of day in 1987 thanks to its uncompromising lines and a formidable mechanical specification, most of which left in plain sight and promising unrivalled performance. The car emanated immense appeal from every side.
The last of the Prancing Horse's GT cars "approved" by Enzo Ferrari is the protagonist of this book by Gaetano Derosa, a book that starts from a long way out, analysing the "forebears" of the F40: from the 250 LM of 1963 to the 308 "Millechiodi" of 1978, to the 288 GTO of 1984 and the GTO Evoluzione of 1986.

The technical and stylistic evolution of the F40 is also recounted by the figures responsible for this thoroughbred Ferrari: from Leonardo Fioravanti, in his dual role as designer and at the time vice-chairman of the Maranello firm to Nicola Materazzi who defined the monstrous eight-cylinder engine that powered the car and through to Piero Ferrari himself one of the great supporters of the F40 Le Mans project.

In the book, among other things, there is one of the latest interviews released by engineer Materazzi, who passed away shortly before the publication of the volume.
The work concludes with an exhaustive chapter dedicated to the F40 in racing, from the GT and single-marque championships to the return to the Le Mans 24 Hours.

Ferrari - The Turbo Eight Cylinders (1982-1989) : 208 turbo, 288 GTO, GTB / GTS turbo, F40

This book tells the story of the four eight-cylinder turbo-charged road Ferrari of the 80's: from the 208 turbo to the F40; with references to the Formula 1 cars from which these models derived. Apart from the stories, it includes over 300 colour, as well as black and white, images.

The story begins with the origins of the eight-cylinder Ferrari range, and their evolution - explaining the reasons that led to the supercharged models through anecdotes, recollections from some of the people directly involved in the developments, and the Author's personal memories of the era and its cars.
It goes on to describe, with detailed information and images, the turbocharged road Ferrari of the 80's, in particular the two-litre versions.

The story is enriched by original interviews with many of the experts who were involved, in various ways, in the realization of these cars - including the legendary Engineer Mauro Forghieri, and a comment from the era by Commendatore Enzo Ferrari himself.
The book concludes with a "purchase guide" for these models (with particular reference to the two-litre versions) and a brief mention of the current Ferrari models which feature a turbocharged eight-cylinder mid-rear engine.