Maturo Ferrari 308 Stradale Restomod
Between 1978 and 1985, Giuliano Michelotto built 15 Ferrari 308 GTBs into Group 4 and Group B rally cars that won 30 races in the Italian and European Rally Championships. Then the Audi Quattro made rear wheel drive competition obsolete and history mostly forgot they existed. Dutch company Maturo Competition Cars did not.
The Maturo 308 Stradale takes an original Ferrari 308 GTB back to bare metal and rebuilds it as the rally bred machine Michelotto would recognize. Each donor car receives more than 150 additional structural welds and an integrated roll cage designed to improve rigidity without altering the classic proportions. The bodywork is where the transformation becomes visible. Massively widened rear fenders change the stance entirely, housing 15 inch wheels wrapped in 305 section Pirelli P7 Corsa rubber. Maturo resisted the temptation to fit oversized modern wheels, a decision that preserves the vintage proportions most restomods abandon in favor of filling bigger arches. The result looks like a Ferrari built for Alpine rally stages rather than Monaco valet lines.
The 3.0 liter naturally aspirated Dino V8 climbs from roughly 250 horsepower to 400 through revised internals, upgraded camshafts, a redesigned intake, modern ignition components, and a Capristo exhaust. In an era of 1,000 horsepower hypercars, 400 sounds modest. In a lightweight analog Ferrari with a gated manual transmission, it is more than enough to create something unforgettable. The emphasis is on responsiveness, sound, and driver involvement rather than dyno sheet numbers.
The five speed gated manual receives stronger internals and shorter rally inspired gearing. A limited slip differential handles power distribution to the rear axle. The iconic gated shifter stays exactly where it belongs. Underneath, a fully revised suspension developed with Dutch specialist TracTive uses electronically adjustable dampers that let drivers alter compression and rebound settings between compliant grand touring and sharp back road attack.
Inside, carbon fiber bucket seats and an Abarth inspired gauge cluster replace the stock items. Leather, Alcantara, aluminum, and carbon fiber replace the original plastic trim throughout the dashboard and cabin. The layout stays familiar while the materials step up significantly.
Limited to ten builds worldwide, each hand built in the Netherlands and tailored to individual specification. Pricing starts at 425,000 euros before taxes and before sourcing a donor 308 GTB. The final cost will exceed half a million. What Maturo delivers for that price is something most modern performance cars cannot: a car with personality, mechanical honesty, and a direct connection to a forgotten chapter of Ferrari motorsport history.
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