Angelilli Ferrari 308 Michelotto Gruppo Four Tributo Turns Ferrari 308 Into Lightweight Track Weapon
Marcus Vance
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The Gruppo Four Tributo is the Ferrari 308 tribute enthusiasts have quietly wanted for decades. Michelotto, the Italian firm that has tuned Ferrari competition cars for more than half a century, built it from the ground up. Not one Ferrari badge appears on the bodywork, yet the silhouette is unmistakable.
Why the Gruppo Four Tributo Matters
Michelotto knows these cars better than almost anyone. The firm prepared the 308 for Group 4 rally racing, a program that eventually delivered Ferrari its sole WRC podium. Fans of rebellious Italian grand tourers, like the Iso Grifo, will recognize that streak of defiance.
Underneath, a tubeframe chassis with a built-in roll cage anchors the car. Carbon composite panels wrap the wedge-shaped body, and the Gruppo Four Tributo is set up purely for tarmac. Ferrari’s 12Cilindri Manuale simulates a gated shifter, but this car gives you a real one.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 3.4L Naturally Aspirated All-Aluminum V8 |
| 🐎Power Output | 380 HP at 8250 rpm |
| ⚡Peak Torque | Not announced (est. 260 lb-ft) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 4.5s (est.) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 165 mph (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | 5-Speed Dogleg Manual / RWD |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | $300,000+ (est.) |
Analog Thrills in the Engine Bay
Power comes from a naturally aspirated, all-aluminum 3.4-liter V8. It produces 380 horsepower at 8250 rpm, a sky-high redline that rewards commitment. No turbochargers, no hybrid assistance, and no excuses.
Claimed weight sits at 2094 pounds, and that number matters more than any headline figure. Light mass means biting front-end grip, sharper steering feedback, and a chassis that stays composed over mid-corner kerbs. The Gruppo Four Tributo is a purist’s car from the first corner to the last.
Pricing a Future Collector Icon
Pricing has not been announced, and production will be tiny. Measured against Ferrari’s $200,000 premium for the simulated-manual 12Cilindri, a real three-pedal Italian V8 starts to look like a bargain. On paper, the Gruppo Four Tributo should appeal to collectors who value gearbox honesty above all else.
Ultimately, expect values to climb quickly once the first examples surface at auction. For more analysis on bold Italian builds, visit Auto News Magazine.
Marcus Vance
Senior Track & Performance Editor at Auto News Magazine. Veteran automotive journalist specializing in chassis dynamics, apex telemetry, track-day specials, and high-revving mechanical purity.
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