Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 1973–1975 car dimensions: 4300 mm long, 1800 mm wide and 1180 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,150 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 200 litres.
The 2+2 cabin uses vinyl with cloth inserts as standard trim, with full leather optional. Front seats are adjustable buckets offering decent support and a panoramic view forward. Rear seats suit children only due to tight leg and head room, or can be swapped for a luggage platform. Ventilation and heating are standard. air conditioning is optional and improved on later cars. Electric windows start as an option then become standard. Instruments sit in a driver-focused alloy-faced binnacle with a gated manual shifter.
A separate rear boot holds 200 litres in a shallow rectangular shape behind the engine. Extra soft luggage fits under the front lid around the spare wheel, and the rear seats double as cargo space when needed.
The cabin is a tight mid-engined 2+2 with front seats that adjust for reach and have reclinable backs plus adjustable headrests. Rear seats are fixed with wall-mounted headrests and suit children or extra luggage. Standard trim uses vinyl with cloth centres. full leather or deerskin is optional. Carpet covers the floor. A heating and ventilation system feeds adjustable outlets, with air conditioning available as an option that activates the centre vent. The driver-focused dash has clear gauges and simple controls. Electric windows and a heated rear screen start as options then become standard later in the run. A manual sunroof is also listed among extras.
Fuel tank holds 80 litres of premium petrol (98/100 octane).
Four-wheel disc brakes with dual hydraulic circuits and servo.
Seat belts fitted to all four seats.
Tubular steel chassis with independent suspension and anti-roll bars.
Timing belts require regular replacement.
The 2.9-litre V8 runs on four Weber carburettors and takes premium-grade fuel from an 80-litre tank. Expect thirst typical of the era. keep the carbs balanced and the air filter clean for smooth running.
Servicing centres on the twin cam belts, valve clearances, Koni dampers and wet-sump oil changes. The workshop manual details lubrication charts, belt tension and brake bleeding. Specialist attention is advised for the transverse engine-gearbox unit and limited-slip differential.
Safety equipment of the period includes four-wheel ventilated discs, dual-circuit hydraulics, a servo and seat belts for every occupant. US-market cars added chassis bracing and bulkhead reinforcement to meet crash rules. No ABS or electronic aids appear.
Living with the car means watching for rust in the steel body and chassis tubes, checking electrics (especially windows and pop-up lights) and keeping a full service history. Parts for trim and some mechanicals can be scarce, so original condition and documented care matter most.
Length 4300 mm, Width 1800 mm, Height 1180 mm, Wheelbase 2550 mm (Dino 308 GT4 1973–1975)
Sources: manufacturer data, ferrari.com, encyCARpedia.com and autoevolution.com.