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Originally Posted by Llarry
floridaorange's posting on the Ferrari 275GTS (#1669 above) reminds me that a 275GTB coupe was introduced at the same time (1964), finally taking the mainstream Ferraris above 3 liters displacement -- to 3.3 liters -- for the first time. The open GTS was rated by Ferrari at 260 hp, whereas the 275GTB was rated at 280 hp. The cars shared the same 2400mm (94.5 inch) wheelbase and much of the mechanicals but were styled differently. The GTB had alloy wheels instead of the traditional Borrani wire wheels -- the latter could be fitted on request. The GTB also had independent rear suspension. A few GTBs were equipped with six dual-choke carburetors.
The 275GTS did not last very long in the lineup as it was replaced by a 4-liter 330GTS. The 275GTB, on the other hand, was given a dual overhead camshaft setup, six carbs and a power bump to an even 300 hp, being designated 275GTB/4. The body was almost identical with the 4-cam having a slight hood bulge.
Which leads me to a very rare and sought-after Ferrari, the 275GTS/4 NART Spider. The American importer convinced the factory to make an open version of the 4-cam coupe: 10 were built -- and all sold in the USA -- and, as you might imagine, they are collectibles of the first degree. Road & Track magazine got their hands on one -- see attached road test summary.
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Massive tires...Dunlop 205R14 according to the data sheet