Front view of a 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 in the International Paddock, at the 2017 Silverstone Classic
The Ferrari 275 is a series of two-seat front-engined V12-powered automobiles produced in GT, roadster, and spyder form by Ferrari between 1964 and 1968. The first Ferrari to be equipped with a transaxle, the 275 is powered by a L (3286 cc) Colombo 60° V12 engine that produces 280-300 hp. Pininfarina designed the GT and roadster bodies, and Scaglietti the rare NART Spyder, among the most valuable of all Ferraris made. In a contemporary road test, Road & Track described it as "the most satisfying sports car in the world." Motor Trend Classic named the 275 GTB gran turismo/GTS roadster as number three in their list of the ten "Greatest Ferraris of all time". The 275 GTB/4 debuted in 1966. A much updated 275 GTB, the four overhead camshaft, six 2-barrel carbuerated 275 GTB/4 was named number seven on Sports Car International's 2004 list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s. Introduced at the Paris Motor Show in October 1966, the Scaglietti-built 275 GTB/4 (or 4-cam) was a much updated car. With new bodywork, it was the first Ferrari to not be offered with wire wheels. Power came from a substantially reworked 300 hp (220 kW) cc Colombo V12, still with two valves per cylinder but now with a four-cam engine and six carburettors as standard. In a departure from previous Ferrari designs, the valve angle was reduced three degrees to 54° for a more-compact head. The dual camshafts also allowed the valves to be aligned perpendicular to the camshaft instead of offset as in SOHC engines. It was a dry-sump design with a huge 17 qt (16 L) capacity. The transaxle was also redesigned. A torque tube connected the engine and transmission, rather than allowing them to float free on the body as before. This improved handling, noise, and vibration. Porsche synchronizers were also fitted for improved shifting and reliability. The 275 GTB/4 could hit 268 km/h ( mph).A total of 280 were produced through 1968.
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Location: Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
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