{"id":202290,"date":"2016-04-17T15:17:41","date_gmt":"2016-04-17T15:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=202290"},"modified":"2024-11-23T19:18:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T19:18:11","slug":"1968%e2%86%921973-ferrari-365-gtb4-daytona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1968%e2%86%921973-ferrari-365-gtb4-daytona\/","title":{"rendered":"1968 – 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB\/4 Daytona"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ferrari 365 GTB\/4 Daytona<\/h2>\n
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The last classic-era, front engine, V12 Ferrari was the 365 GTB\/4. The press nicknamed it the Daytona much to the disdain of Enzo Ferrari. It first appeared at the 1968 Paris Motor Show and its 170 mph top speed became a supercar benchmark.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 365 took off from where the 275 GTB\/4 left off. It used a similar V12 upfront, but with one more liter of displacement. Both cars had four-wheel disc brakes, independent suspension and a rear-mounted transaxle balance out the front\/rear weight ratio.<\/p>\n

The car\u2019s styling came from design Lionardi Fioavanti. He describes the process: \u201cI worked for seven days without taking a break and then showed my ideas to Sergio Pininfarina. He liked them, as did Enzo Ferrari, and that\u2019s how it came about.\u201d \u00b9 In 2008, Fioravanti describes the car as \u201cthe best I ever done and the one I am most proudest of.\u201d Continuing, \u201cthere isn\u2019t much I would change.\u201d \u00b9<\/p>\n

Pininfarina was careful adapting Fioravanti’s lines to avoid the earlier aerodynamic mishaps of the short-nose 275. The overall design traits included a long hood, cutoff tail and steeply angled nose. At first this nose featured four lights under a Plexiglas shroud which were later replaced by pop-up units.<\/p>\n

Under the hood was a 4.4 liter V12 that could power the 365 up to 170 mph if any owner had the tenacity to explore the full range of fifth gear. This tremendous speed was emphasized in the first ever Cannonball run when Brock Yates and Dan Gurney piloted their Daytona during the 36\u0096-hour road race. Afterward, Road & Track called it \u201cthe best sports car in the world\u201d.<\/p>\n

Ferrari was up against rival Ferruccio Lamborghini who triggered the dawn of the modern supercar era with the Miura. With its quad-cam, transversely mounted V12 engine sitting in the center of the car, the Miura made the Daytona look outdated. However, where the Ferrari lacked in outrageousness, it excelled in driveability and performance.<\/p>\n

To take advantage of the growing convertible market, Ferrari had Pininfarina design a drop-top version which was executed by Scaglietti. Only around 120 of these were originally made with equally as many being chopped for the added experience of open air driving.<\/p>\n

Still today the Daytona stands out as one of the best Ferraris made. During its time, it was the fastest road-going car and it took many years for the supposed 180mph top speed to be challenged. Over 1200 Daytonas were constructed and they became Ferraris best produced two-seater.<\/p>\n

Specs & Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
submitted by<\/td>\nRichard Owen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
type<\/td>\nSeries Production Car<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
production years<\/td>\n1968 – 1973<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
released at<\/td>\n1968 Paris Motor Show<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
built at<\/td>\nMarnello, Italy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
body stylist<\/td>\nLeonardo Fioravanti<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
coachbuilder<\/td>\nScaglietti<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
production<\/td>\n1284<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
price $<\/td>\n$ 19,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
predecessor<\/td>\n1967 Ferrari 275 GTB\/4<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
successor<\/td>\n1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
engine<\/td>\nWater-Cooled V12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
position<\/td>\nFront Longitudinal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
aspiration<\/td>\nNatural<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
valvetrain<\/td>\nDOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fuel feed<\/td>\n6 Weber 40DCN 20 Dual-Choke Carburetors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
displacement<\/td>\n4390 cc \/ 267.9 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bore<\/td>\n81 mm \/ 3.19 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
stroke<\/td>\n71 mm \/ 2.8 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
compression<\/td>\n9.3:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
power<\/td>\n263.2 kw \/ 353.0 bhp @ 7500 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
specific output<\/td>\n80.41 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bhp\/weight<\/td>\n216.17 bhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
torque<\/td>\n432.51 nm \/ 319.0 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
redline<\/td>\n7500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
body \/ frame<\/td>\nStressed Steel Panels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
driven wheels<\/td>\nFront Engine \/ RWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front tires<\/td>\n215\/70-15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear tires<\/td>\n215\/70-15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front brakes<\/td>\nGirling Discs w\/ Vacuum Assist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear brakes<\/td>\nGirling Discs w\/ Vacuum Assist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front wheels<\/td>\nF 38.1 x 19.0 cm \/ 15.0 x 7.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear wheels<\/td>\nR 38.1 x 19.0 cm \/ 15.0 x 7.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
steering<\/td>\nZF Worm & Roller<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f suspension<\/td>\nDouble Wishbones w\/Coil Springs over Telescopic Dampers, Anti-R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
r suspension<\/td>\nDouble Wishbones w\/Coil Springs over Telescopic Dampers, Anti-R<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
curb weight<\/td>\n1633 kg \/ 3600 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wheelbase<\/td>\n2400 mm \/ 94.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front track<\/td>\n1440 mm \/ 56.7 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear track<\/td>\n1425 mm \/ 56.1 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
length<\/td>\n4425 mm \/ 174.2 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
width<\/td>\n1760 mm \/ 69.3 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
height<\/td>\n1245 mm \/ 49.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
transmission<\/td>\n5-Speed Manual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
gear ratios<\/td>\n3.075:1, 2.120:1, 1.572:1, 1.250:1, 0.964:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
final drive<\/td>\n3.300:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
top speed<\/td>\n~278.4 kph \/ 173.0 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 – 60 mph<\/td>\n~5.4 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 – 100 mph<\/td>\n~12.0 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 – 1\/4 mile<\/td>\n~13.4 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Pictures<\/h2>\n

See full 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB\/4 Daytona Gallery <\/a>here<\/p>\n

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Videos<\/h3>\n