Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS (1975 – 1980) vs BMW M1 (1978 – 1981): specs compared
The BMW M1 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 277 hp against 255 hp. The Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 5.9 s. The BMW M1 has the higher top speed: 262 km/h against 253 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 16.3 L/100 km against 17.0 L/100 km. The Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS is the lighter car, from 1,050 kg against 1,300 kg. At 4,359 mm, the BMW M1 is 130 mm longer than the Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS. The Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS dates from 1975 – 1980, the BMW M1 from 1978 – 1981.
| Specification |
Ferrari
308 GTB/GTS
1975 – 1980
|
BMW
M1
1978 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1980 | 1978 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 243 – 255 hp | 277 hp |
| Torque | 264 – 294 Nm | 330 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 – 6.9 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 240 – 253 km/h | 262 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 17.0 – 18.0 L/100 km | 16.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,229 mm | 4,359 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,824 mm |
| Height | 1,120 mm | 1,138 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,339 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,050 – 1,410 kg | 1,300 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.