1987 Ferrari GTS Turbo

This 1987 Ferrari GTS Turbo is one of a claimed 828 removable-top examples produced over a three-year production run. It was imported to the US from Europe in 2023 and acquired by the current owner the following year. Power is provided by a turbocharged and intercooled 1,991cc V8 that is backed by a five-speed manual transaxle. Work since 2024 has involved overhauling the cylinder heads, performing a timing belt and water pump service, and replacing the fuse panel and fuel accumulator. The car rides on 16″ Speedline alloy wheels that were refinished and mounted with replacement Pirelli tires in September 2024. Inside, black leather-trimmed seats are accompanied by a gated shifter, a Kenwood CD stereo, and an air conditioning system that has been converted to utilize R134-a refrigerant. This “208” GTS Turbo is now offered on dealer consignment with an owner’s manual, recent service records, and a clean Oregon title.

The GTS Turbo and its fixed-roof counterpart, the GTB Turbo, were launched as turbocharged 2.0-liter variants of the 328 GTS for the Italian market in 1986 to avoid duties on vehicles displacing over 2.0 liters. The cars featured a revised nose and tail section compared to its predecessor, the 208 GTS Turbo, in addition to a revised engine lid cover to accommodate the top-mount intercooler, NACA ducts ahead of each rear wheel, and five exhaust air slots in the rear valance panel.

The Pininfarina-designed body of this example left the factory in Rosso Corsa and features a removable roof panel finished in black. Exterior details include pop-up headlights, integrated fog lights, Vitaloni side mirrors, side air intakes, a high-mount black spoiler, and quad exhaust tips exiting through the rear valance. The hood was repaired and a roof panel latch was replaced in 2024, while the rear decklid struts were replaced in 2025.

Staggered-width 16″ Speedline five-spoke alloy wheels were repaired and refinished in September 2024, at which time they were mounted with 205/55 front and 225/50 rear Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires. A temporary spare is stored in the front trunk compartment. The independent suspension features double wishbones, coil springs, and hydraulic shocks. Anti-roll bars are fitted at the front and rear. The front pads for the four-wheel disc brakes were replaced in 2024, and a brake fluid flush was performed.

The seats are trimmed in black leather, which was reconditioned in anticipation of the sale, and the cabin is outfitted with a Kenwood CD stereo, a rear-window defroster, and power windows. Following the seller’s acquisition, the air conditioning system received a replacement compressor and was converted to use R-134a refrigerant.

Veglia instrumentation consists of a 280-km/h speedometer, a 10k-rpm tachometer, and gauges monitoring boost, oil pressure, and coolant temperature as well as a centrally mounted clock and readouts for oil temperature and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 63k kilometers (~39k miles), approximately 100 of which have been added under current ownership. The instrument cluster was removed to replace the ignition switch in February 2024.

Based on the design of the F106 CB 000 engine used in the earlier 208 GTS Turbo model, the F106 N 000 V8 featured twin overhead camshafts per bank, two valves per cylinder, and a bore and stroke of 66.8mm x 71mm for a displacement of 1,991cc. The engine was outfitted with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, an IHI turbocharger, a BEHR air-to-air intercooler, and a Marelli MED 807 A electronic ignition system. Factory-rated output was rated at 251 horsepower and 242 lb-ft of torque.

Work completed since February 2024 has involved rebuilding the cylinder heads, performing a timing belt and water pump service, and replacing the following components:

• Valve cover studs
• Thermostat housing & camshaft cover gaskets
• Crank sensor
• Ignition control unit
• Fuse panel
• Fuel accumulator
• Fuel filter
• Various fuel lines & hoses
• Drive and accessory belts
• Battery
• Air filter
• Spark plugs

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed synchromesh manual transaxle. The underside was cleaned with dry ice in August 2024.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage.