In 1975 Ferrari introduced a 2.0-litre version of the Dino 308GT4 - the 208GT4 - to take advantage of its home market’s vehicle taxation system.

The V8 engine was reduced in bore size to 66.8mm (from 81mm) for a capacity of 1,991cc and produced 170bhp at 7,700rpm, and this downsized unit continue on the successor 208GTB model from 1980, although now with a maximum output of 155bhp.

In April 1982 Ferrari introduced a significantly more powerful version at the Turin Motor Show - the 208 Turbo - which employed a single KKK turbocharger and Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection.

The result of these developments was a dramatic increase in maximum power to 220bhp.

This was not far short of the 3.0-litre 308GTB’s 255 horsepower and the figure was raised to 254bhp in 1986 when the model designation changed to ‘GTB Turbo’.

Bodywork changes included five additional cooling slats beneath the front grille and the adoption of NACA ducts ahead of the rear wheel arches.

Matt black vents were fitted d...