Engine: V12, single overhead camshaft per bank, factory fitted six Weber carburettors, 3,286cc., 300bhp at 7,600rpm; Gearbox: five-speed manual; Suspension: independent front and rear; Brakes: discs all round. Left hand drive.
At the Paris Salon of 1964, Ferrari chose to launch his new Berlinetta Coupe, the 275 GTB, which was his last dual-purpose sports racing car. With an evolutionary design from the preceding coupes, it was considerably more sporting than the 250 GT Lusso that it replaced. The recent developments of the Competition 275P and 250LM were reflected in numerous areas of the GTB, the most significant being the independent rear suspension and a new five-speed transaxle that provided better weight distribution. It was a light, agile, fast car and in fact the factory competition version placed 3rd at Le Mans in 1965 and many production versions also had racing history. The gorgeous Pininfarina-designed coachwork was very reminiscent of the 250 GTO. The press applauded this new Super Car and one well-known reporter summarized his road test by saying, 'the 275 GTB's...comfort, quality of finish, and the original lines of its bodywork justify its high price, for it is an exceptional motor car, a thoroughbred with luxury devoid of excess and a fiery temperament.' It was an era when cars were designed by the eye and refined on the track, which was very appropriate for the 275 GTB that evolved from short nose to long nose configuration bodywork. The first cars were built with the short nose body that was prone to lifting at high speed, so at the 1965 Paris Salon a revised long nose model was revealed. There were a few other cosmetic changes such as a larger rear window and outside boot hinges and a year later the four camshaft model was announced.
