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1965 Ferrari 275 GTS

The Ferrari 275 GTS replaced the 250 GT PF Series II Cabriolet and was designed and built by Pininfarina. Introduced simultaneously with the 275 GTB at the 1964 Paris Auto Salon, the GTS and GTB were markedly different in their respective designs. The open Spyder had open headlights, an egg-crate grille, a muscular stance, and was clearly intended for the American market and California in particular. They were built in Turin with the bodies assembled from steel with alloy doors, bonnets, and boot lids to form a rather conservative and attractive design.

1965 Ferrari 275 GTS photo
Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina
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Powering the 275 GTS was a 3.3-liter (3,285cc) version of Ferrari's Colombo V-12 engine, named after its designer, Gioacchino Colombo. Redlining at 7,000 rpm and developing 260 brake horsepower, the Tipo 213 powerplant was capable of propelling the drophead to 100 kilometers per hour in just under seven seconds, en route to top speeds in excess of 220 kilometers per hour, depending upon rear-end gearing. The Tipo 213 single overhead camshaft V12 breathed through three Weber 40 DCZ/6 carburetors.

The chassis was suspended by upper and lower wishbones, coil-over-shock absorbers, and coil springs all around. Four-wheel Dunlop disc brakes were standard. The transmission was a new five-speed rear-mounted transaxle, which improved interior space while giving the car much better balance and more favorable weight distribution. The short wheelbase measured 2,400 millimeters and was offered in two configurations - the race-worthy Berlinetta bodied by Scaglietti and a grand touring spider built by Pininfarina.

The mechanical components of the Scaglietti- and Pininfarina-built vehicles were shared, but the style and final results were dramatically different. Pininfarina's open-top 275 GTS drew inspiration from many earlier Ferrari vehicles, with a shorter hood than the Berlinetta, a truncated tail, a prominent front grille, and vents along the fender. Borrani wire wheels were standard.

1965 Ferrari 275 GTS photo
Spider Convertible Coupe by Pininfarina
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Production of the 275 GTS was brief and continued only until early 1966 when the 330 GTS superseded the 275 GTS. Just 200 examples of the 275 GTS were produced with many destined for American shores.

Mechanical Specification
The 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS Convertible Coupe (Spyder) had a 94.5-inch wheelbase, a length of 171.3 inches, was 66 inches wide, and stood 51.5 inches tall. The 60-degree, single-overhead-camshaft twelve-cylinder engine displaced 2005 cubic inches (3,286cc) and had an aluminum alloy block and head, a 9.7:1 compression ratio, three Weber 40 DCZ6 carburetor, seven main bearings, and delivered 260 horsepower at 7,000 RPM. A higher specification of the engine with six carburetors was optional. A five-speed manual rear transaxle was paired with the engine, delivering power to the rear wheels. Braking power was by four-wheel discs, the steering was by a worm and roller system, and the suspension used coil springs and upper and lower A-arms.

In the United States, the 275 GTS had a base price of approximately $14,500.


by Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2019

Related Reading : Ferrari 275 History

During the late 1950s, Ferraris road-oriented Berlinettas split in terms of design from their race cars. After the 250 short wheelbase Berlinetta, the dual-purpose road race Ferrari seemed gone. This new distinction motivated Ferrari to manufacture more civil road cars having impressive specifications. The first example of this new trend was the 275 GTB. The 275 GTBGTS was debuted in October....
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