1964 Ferrari 275 GTB
1964 Ferrari 275 GTB
Brand
Ferrari
Year
1964
Country
Italy
Generation
275
1964 Ferrari 275 GTB
Brand
Ferrari
Year
1964
Country
Italy
Generation
275
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The 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB is an iconic example of mid-1960s Ferrari engineering and design, representing a significant evolution in the brand’s grand touring cars. Launched in 1964 as a successor to the Ferrari 250 series, the 275 GTB was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti. With its long, sleek front end and distinctive fastback roofline, the 275 GTB was a stunning car that combined aesthetics with high performance, which would become a hallmark of Ferrari GT cars.
Technically, the 275 GTB marked a leap forward for Ferrari with several advanced features. It was Ferrari’s first production car to feature a rear-mounted transaxle, improving weight distribution and handling. The car was powered by a 3.3-liter Colombo V12 engine, initially producing 280 horsepower. It had a 5-speed manual gearbox and an independent rear suspension, a first for Ferrari road cars. The original models had a short nose, but later versions featured a long-nose design to improve stability at high speeds. A more powerful four-cam version, the 275 GTB/4, was introduced in 1966.
In addition to the standard production versions, Ferrari built special versions of the 275 GTB for racing, notably the 275 GTB/C (Competizione), which was significantly lighter, with a thinner aluminum body and a more powerful engine tuned for endurance racing. These cars were highly successful in events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, further cementing the 275 GTB’s reputation as a formidable racing machine.
The 275 GTB’s competition pedigree is best exemplified by its success at Le Mans. The racing variants featured additional modifications, including six carburetors instead of the standard three, and were equipped with lightweight body panels. The 275 GTB Competizione raced in the GT class at Le Mans and other endurance races, scoring notable victories for Ferrari in the mid-1960s.
Overall, the 275 GTB is remembered for its perfect balance of form and function, blending beautiful design with cutting-edge mechanical features. It remains one of Ferrari’s most beloved models, both for its road-going versions and its motorsport legacy.
