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The Ferrari 208 GT4 was introduced in 1975 as a smaller-engine variant of the 308 GT4, aimed primarily at the Italian market due to strict tax regulations on engines larger than 2.0 liters. Like its sibling, the 208 GT4 featured a mid-engined layout and was designed by Bertone, with a sharp, wedge-shaped profile. It was powered by a 2.0-liter V8 engine, producing around 170 horsepower, making it less powerful but more accessible to buyers in regions with tax constraints. The car retained the same 2+2 seating configuration, combining practicality with Ferrari's sporty DNA. While it shared much of its design and components with the 308 GT4, the smaller engine gave it a unique place in Ferrari's lineup. Initially badged as a Dino, it later received Ferrari branding. Today, the 208 GT4 is considered a rare and intriguing model, representing Ferrari's adaptation to market demands of the time.