Ferrari 275 GTB / GTS

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Production1964–1968

EngineV12

The Ferrari 275 model family from 1964 to 1968 comprised two-seat coupés (GTB) and Spiders (GTS) with front-mounted engines. They were the first road Ferraris with a transaxle gearbox and independent suspension all around, including the rear. The 3.3-liter Colombo V12 initially produced up to 320 hp; in 1966, the GTB/4 followed with quad overhead camshafts and 300 hp. Pininfarina designed the bodies, with only the NART Spyder, of which 10 units were built, being styled by Scaglietti. The range complemented the heavier 330 series, was lighter, and achieved higher top speeds.

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Good to know

Motor Trend Classic ranked the 275 GTB and GTS third among the ten "greatest Ferraris of all time."
In September 1967, Road & Track called the NART Spyder "the most satisfying sports car in the world."
The factory rated it at 280 hp at 7600 rpm; in practice, around 240 to 250 hp was delivered; according to Ferrari, the six-carburetor option produced 320 hp, though in reality it was likely only 20 to 25 hp more.
Mike Parkes played a major role in the development of the suspension.

Learn more275 GTB engine · Suspension and drivetrain · Position in the lineup

275 GTB engine

The name is derived from the displacement per cylinder of 275 cm³ and the Italian designation Gran Turismo Berlinetta. The Tipo 213 was the final development stage of the Colombo V12 with a 77 mm bore and 58.8 mm stroke; its internal components came from the 250 GTE 2+2, 250 Lusso, and 250 GTO. Three Weber 40 DCZ 6 or 40 DFI 1 twin-choke carburetors were standard. A setup with six Weber 40 DCN was also available from the factory.

Suspension and drivetrain

The chassis was a classic ladder frame made of oval steel tubing. Mike Parkes collaborated on the suspension, which used technology from racing cars such as the 250 TR and 250 LM: double wishbones on all four wheels, Koni dampers, and coil springs. For the first time, a road Ferrari had independent rear suspension, as well as a five-speed transaxle with Porsche-style synchronization and a limited-slip differential. Even then, the Dunlop disc brakes were considered too small, lacking ventilated discs and having weak servo assistance.

Position in the lineup

Beginning in 1963, Ferrari gradually replaced the 250 family with the 330 series. The lighter, faster 275 GTB was intended to fill the gap between the slower 330 models and the exclusive 500 Superfast. When the Superfast was phased out in 1966, the 275 GTB/4 took over the flagship role. In 1968, the family was succeeded by the 365 series. As always, Ferrari derived racing versions in small numbers from the 275 family.

Summarized from the cited sources; every figure was automatically verified against the sources.

Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 275 GTB / GTS

When was the Ferrari 275 GTB / GTS built?

The Ferrari 275 GTB / GTS was built from 1964 to 1968.

How much power does the Ferrari 275 GTB / GTS have?

Power of the Ferrari 275 GTB / GTS: 260 to 320 hp.

What engine does the Ferrari 275 GTB / GTS have?

Engine of the Ferrari 275 GTB / GTS: 3.3 l Colombo V12; with two overhead camshafts (275 GTB, GTB/C and GTS); or four overhead camshafts …. It is mounted at the front.