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    Ferrari 365 California: Presented at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show

    Ferrari 365 California

    Presented at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, this was one of the most memorable interpretations of the Italian open sports car theme. Pininfarina enclosed the sophisticated 4.4-litre V12 engine in a body of rare beauty, making it the benchmark in the high performance luxury sports car category. The car’s high price and exclusive image meant it was destined for the most elite section of the market, and only 14 were built.

    1history

    The history

    2Body & Chassis

    Body and Chassis

    3The V12
    Ferrari 365 California-engine

    The V12

    The engine was a single overhead camshaft per bank 4.4 litre V12 unit, with factory type reference 217B, with a total cubic capacity of 4390cc, and a bore and stroke of 81mm x 71mm, with outside the vee sparking plug arrangement, fitted with a bank of three twin choke Weber 40 DFI/4 carburettors, with a twin coil and rear of engine mounted distributors ignition system, to produce a claimed 320bhp. The engine was coupled to a five speed all synchromesh gearbox, with drive taken through a propeller shaft to a rigid rear axle. This engine was based on the original Colombo “short” block design, and was subsequently upgraded and used in the 365 GTC/S and 365 GT 2+2 models.

    4Technical Details
    • V12
      ENGINE
    • 4390.35 cc
      TOTAL DISPLACEMENT
    • 235 kW
      MAXIMUM POWER @ 6600 rpm
    • 245 km/h
      TOP SPEED
    Engine
    • Typefront, longitudinal 60° V12
    • Bore/stroke81 x 71mm
    • Unitary displacement365.86cc
    • Total displacement4390.35cc
    • Compression ratio8.8 : 1
    • Maximum power235 kW (320 hp) at 6600 rpm
    • Power per litre73hp/l
    • Maximum torque-
    • Valve actuationsingle overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel feedthree twin-choke Weber 40 DFI/5 carburettors
    • Ignitionsingle spark plug per cylinder, two coils
    • Lubricationwet sump
    • Clutchsingle-plate
    Chassis
    • Frametubular steel
    • Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
    • Rear suspensionlive axle, radius arms, semi-elliptic springs, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers
    • Brakesdiscs
    • Transmission5-speed + reverse
    • Steeringservo-assisted recirculating ball
    • Fuel tankcapacity 100litres
    • Front tyres205 x 15
    • Rear tyres205 x 15
    Bodywork
    • Typetwo-seater spider
    • Length4900mm
    • Width1780mm
    • Height1330mm
    • Wheelbase2650mm
    • Front track1405mm
    • Rear track1397mm
    • Weight1320kg (dry)
    Performance
    • Top speed245km/h
    • Acceleration 0-100 km/h-
    • 0-400 m-
    • 0-1000 m-
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    • Body & Chassis
    • The V12
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