Presented at the 1966 Paris Motor Show, this was the first ‘production’ Ferrari to be fitted with the four overhead camshaft version of the V12, and was derived directly from the P2 prototype.
1design
A slim shallow central bulge
2engine
The engine
3Technical Details
V12
ENGINE
3285.72 cc
TOTAL DISPLACEMENT
221 kW
MAXIMUM POWER @ 8000 rpm
268 km/h
TOP SPEED
Engine
Typefront, longitudinal 60° V12
Bore/stroke77 x 58.8mm
Unitary displacement273.81cc
Total displacement3285.72cc
Compression ratio9.2 : 1
Maximum power221 kW (300 hp) at 8000 rpm
Power per litre91hp/l
Maximum torque-
Valve actuationtwin overhead camshafts per bank, two valves per cylinder
Fuel feedsix Weber 40 DCN 9 carburettors
Ignitionsingle spark plug per cylinder, two coils
Lubricationdry sump
Clutchsingle-plate
Chassis
Frametubular steel
Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar