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365 Daytona The Ferrari 365 GTB/4, better known by its unofficial name the 365 Daytona, made its debut at the Paris Motor Show in 1968. The name was first given by the media in reference to Ferrari’s 1-2-3 the result was the 354 GTS. Although virtually identical to their Berlinetta counterparts, the body, chassis, and windshield frame were strengthened to convertible standard. With only 122 produced it is not surprising that they became very sought after

Produced

1968-1976

Engine Size Cylinders 0-60 mph Top Speed

4390 cc

12

5.4 secs

174 mph Power Output 352 bhp Transmission Manual Gears 5 Speed Length

174.2 in (4425 mm) 69.3 in (1760 mm) 49 in (1245 mm) 2645 lb (1200 kg)

Width Height Weight

finish at the 24 Hours of Daytona, with their prototype sports car the 330P4. The 365 Daytona featured a traditional front engine and rear- wheel drive. The Tipo 251 engine was predecessor, the 275 GTB/4, and could produce 352 bhp, enabling 0-60 in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 174 mph. The chassis, suspension, wheelbase, and even the layout, were very reminiscent of the former Berlinetta. The five- speed manual transmission was mounted in the rear for optimal weight distribution. The 365 Daytona was designed by Leonardo Fioravanti at Pininfarina. Its sharp-edged appearance was unlike previous Ferrari models and it resembled a design familiar with Lamborghini. Early models featured fixed headlamps, but changes in safety regulations led to the Daytona sporting the pop-up variety that became customary for many models. In its heyday it was the fastest- going road car and set a benchmark among supercar manufacturers. The car was voted “top sports car of the 1970s” by Sports Car International magazine in 2004, and Motor Trend Classic hailed the 365 GTB/4 into second position on the list of “greatest Ferraris of all time.” In addition to the Berlinetta, Ferrari (with Scaglietti) produced a limited run of Spiders – developed from the earlier Columbia V12 used in its

Wheelbase 94.5 in (2400 mm) (Specifications refer to the 365 Daytona base model)

models, and many Berlinettas have since been modified into convertibles. However, the varying

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