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The Ferrari
275 GTB was introduced on the 1964 Paris Salon as the successor of the
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso berlinetta.
Ferrari developed a lot of advanced constructions for their racing
activities, a few important constructions found their way to the Ferrar 275 GTB
production sportscar. The Ferrari 275
GTB was the first Ferrari featuring independent rear suspension, above
that it was the first Ferrari road car fitted with a transaxle! (gearbox
in unit with the differential to obtain an ideal weight distribution).
The cylinder capacity of the 275 GTB V12 "short block Colombo"
engine was increased with 300 cc. compared to its predecessor the
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso.
- The model numbers of classic Ferrari's are derived from their cylinder
capacity in cubic centimetres. The capacity of one cylinder is decisive
for the model number. The 275 GTB for example: 275 cc. x 12 (cylinders)=
3300 cc. -
The Ferrari 275 GTB was constructed with a steel body finished off with
aluminium doors, bonnet and boot lid. During the entire production
period an optional aluminium body was available on request.
The Ferrari 275 GTB was not only the first Ferrari road car with
independent rear suspension and a transaxle construction it was also the
first Ferrari road car with standard fitted alloy wheels.
Borrani wire wheels with aluminium rims were available on customer
request.
The Ferrari 275 GTB not only featured fantastic technology, the
car was also blessed with one of the most breathtaking Pininfarina
bodywork designs ever... The car shows strong family resemblance with
the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO racing car. Distinctive design hallmarks
of the 275 GTB are: the front side with intriguing "mouth",
recessed grille, Plexiglas covered head lamps, the front wings and rear
roof pillars with louvers and the rear with powerful rounded wings...
The cars were built at two locations, at Pininfarina and Scaglietti.
The first Ferrari 275 GTB series was the ‘short-nose’
introduced in 1964. The second series was the "long-nose"
which was introduced in 1965. The "long nose" featured a
different, longer, front design to eliminate unwanted lift at high road
speeds. The "mouth" became a slightly smaller more oval shape
and the bumpers were slightly raised. Other changes concerned the
enlarged rear window, redesigned dashboard, new seats and outside boot
hinges to provide additional boot space.
In 1966 the Ferrari 275 GTB/4 was presented at the Paris Salon.
Again the Ferrari 275 GTB took advantage of the Ferrari racing
experience; the 275 GTB/4 became the first Ferrari road car with four
overhead camshafts! From that moment on the 275 GTB with two overhead
camshafts was named 275 GTB/2 by the public. The 275 GTB/4 can
externally only be distinguished from the 275 GTB/2 by a subtle
"power bulge" on the bonnet.
Nowadays the Ferrari 275 GTB is a very much sought after Ferrari, that
is no surprise at all; it is one of the most beautiful and most
impressive cars ever designed...
Technical data
engine: V12
engine with two camshafts
(one per cylinder bank)
cylinder capacity: 3285 cc.
capacity: 280 bhp. (DIN) at 7600 rpm.
torque: 300 kgm (216 lb ft) at 5500 rpm
carburettors: 3 twin-choke Weber 40 DCZ/6
top-speed: 260 km/h. - 163 mph.
acceleration: 0-100 km/h. in 6.4 seconds
gearbox: 5-speed, manual (transaxle)
brakes: dual circuit hydraulic brake system,
disc brakes all round
wheels: Borrani 14" wire wheels with aluminium rims
weight: 1050 kgs.
petrol tank: 94 litres (20.7 Imp- 24.8 US- gallons)
number built of the 275 GTB/2
including specials: 454 cars.
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