Ferrari 328 GTS/GTB MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ferrari 328 GTS/GTB has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1986 to 1989. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (1989) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (1986). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #18 of 20 (11th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1987 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #21 of 24 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1988 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #22 of 26 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1989 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #19 of 24 (22th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ferrari 328 GTS/GTB placed highest in 1986 at #18 of 20, and lowest in 1988 at #22 of 26. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 3.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1988 | 3.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1987 | 3.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1986 | 3.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 → 1989 | 13 → 14 mpg | +1 mpg | 821 gal |
What 328 GTS/GTB fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS/GTB burns 821 to 821 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,464 | $2,464 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,286 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1989 model year is $4,450 to $4,450 a year in fuel, or $11,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 14 mpg the Ferrari 328 GTS/GTB is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $639 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ferrari nameplates
Every Ferrari model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.