Ferrari VIN 58939

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enjoythemusic

Discussion Starter · Oct 19, 2004

Euro delivered to Austria, now resides within the United States with proper DOT/EPA papers

June 1985 build date 308GTS QV

SIGNIFICANCE: This VIN is the last known 308GTS QV European car still in operating condition.

ENGINE:
Number of Cylinders and Arrangement
8 in 90° V with total size of 2,926.9 cubic centimeters
Bore / Stroke
81 x 71 millimeters
Position
Mid-mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block and Head
Light alloy
Compression Ratio
9.2 to 1
Maximum Power Output
240 brake horsepower with 191 foot-pound torque at 7,700 revolutions per minute

TRANSMISSION:
Clutch
Dry multi-plate
Gearbox
Five speeds plus reverse
Differential
ZF self-locking

FRAME:
Light weight tubular, high strength
Front / Rear Suspension
Independent, double wishbones, and custom dual adjustable shocks with stiffer than stock coil springs

SEATS:
Sparco Roadster mounted to OMP brackets

HARNESS: Schroth Profi-II ASM 4/5-way

RIMS:
Kinesis custom K27 with 8x17 front and 9x17 rear

TIRES:
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (street driving)

FIRE REDUCTION:
2.5 lbs Halon

BRAKES:
Brembo GT 4 piston calipers front, stock rear
Brembo lightweight floating slotted discs front, speically built floating aluminum cap w/slotted disc rears.
Brembo pads front, Ferodo DS2500 pads rear

DIMENSIONS:
Length / Width / Height
166.53 / 67.71 / 41.3 inches
Wheel Base
92.72 inches
Front and Rear Track
57.48 inches

WEIGHT:
2,900 pounds "wet" with driver

PERFORMANCE:
Top Speed
155 miles per hour

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evandaalen

· #2 · Oct 24, 2004

Nice car, but ....

enjoythemusic said:
SIGNIFICANCE: This VIN is the last known 308GTS QV European car still in operating condition.

How did you come up with this kind of information? I searched for one minute, and found already TWO cars with a higher serialnumber which were in "operating condition" in 2003. Sorry, but this "fact" is not really significant. Why don't you just mention "one of the last cars made" (which is more true). Just my opinion ...

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enjoythemusic

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 15, 2004

Thanks for the info. i used the info from Ferrari 308 Register and there was only one newer car than mine but it is a USA spec. Are either of the ones you mention Euro specification? My apologies as am not trying to mislead at all. Many thanks as would love to find Euro specification 'sisters' to this car. All help is always appreciated.

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evandaalen

· #4 · Nov 21, 2004

Sorry that I sounded a bit "angry" in my first message. But I guess I sometimes see too many "facts" which are not correct. Some are on purpose (which I hate!), but some are not, of course ...

The two cars I (quickly) found are both European cars, although one is in fact a Swiss version (which is different in some way). But nevertheless, your car is certainly "one of the last cars"

ha:

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enjoythemusic

Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 13, 2004

evandaalen said:
Sorry that I sounded a bit "angry" in my first message. But I guess I sometimes see too many "facts" which are not correct. Some are on purpose (which I hate!), but some are not, of course ...

Thanks for the reply. Do you have links to the other cars? Would enjoy finding the car's 'sister'. MANY thanks my friend.

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LouGaudio

· #6 · Jan 2, 2006

Sisters, Sisters...

enjoythemusic said:
evandaalen said:

Sorry that I sounded a bit "angry" in my first message. But I guess I sometimes see too many "facts" which are not correct. Some are on purpose (which I hate!), but some are not, of course ...

Click to expand...

Thanks for the reply. Do you have links to the other cars? Would enjoy finding the car's 'sister'. MANY thanks my friend.

I have #59149 Euro car mfg. for swiss market. Registered in California.
Sisters....BELLA !!!
Ciao,
Luigi

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