TVR "Wedge Series" (1983 – 1987) vs Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS (1982 – 1985): specs compared
The Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 200 hp. The TVR "Wedge Series" is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 7.2 s. The Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS has the higher top speed: 254 km/h against 246 km/h. The TVR "Wedge Series" is the lighter car, from 1,163 kg against 1,286 kg. At 4,229 mm, the Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS is 216 mm longer than the TVR "Wedge Series".
| Specification |
TVR
"Wedge Series"
1983 – 1987
|
Ferrari
308 GTB/GTS
1982 – 1985
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1987 | 1982 – 1985 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 – 200 hp | 233 – 240 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 300 Nm | 255 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 8.7 s | 7.2 – 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 246 km/h | 245 – 254 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 12.8 – 14.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,013 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,207 mm | 1,118 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,408 mm | 2,339 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,163 kg | 1,286 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.