Legendary Sports Cars |
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1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy by Scaglietti |
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Sold for $3,158,750 on September 8,
2014
280 hp, 3,286 cc V-12 engine with triple Weber dual-choke carburettors, five-speed manual transaxle, four-wheel independent suspension with upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, and tubular shocks, and four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 2,400 mm One of only 60 alloy 275 GTBs built
The 275 GTB was truly the most cutting-edge road going Ferrari money
could buy at the time of its unveiling. Under the bonnet was a 3.3-litre
V-12 which was similar to the unit found in the ground-breaking 250 LM
racer. In order to improve handling, engineers reduced the overall
height of the engine, which lowered its centre of gravity. At the same
time, this would be the first road going Ferrari to feature a four-wheel
independent suspension and a rear-mounted five-speed transaxle gearbox,
which helped to improve the car’s weight distribution. This new
dual-purpose sports car was truly a jack of all trades. Its performance,
coupled with a luxurious interior with a spacious boot, made the 275 GTB
one of the greatest dual-purpose Ferraris ever built, as it was a car
that was equally suitable for road or competition use and one that was
ideal for the individual looking to use the car in both respects.
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