Ferrari 365 GTB/4 berlinetta was the replacement for the Ferrari 275 GTB4 model and, like so many new Ferrari models of the period, made its public debut at the Paris Salon, in the autumn of 1968. It almost immediately became known as the “Daytona”, although this was an unofficial title given by the media of the time, supposedly in recognition of the Ferrari 1-2-3 victory in the Daytona 24-Hour Race in 1967. However, the unofficial name has stuck, and continues to be widely used today.
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona specification
ENGINE
Type front, longitudinal 60° V12
Bore/stroke 81 x 71 mm
Unitary displacement 365.86 cc
Total displacement 4390.35 cc
Compression ratio 8.8 : 1
Maximum power 259 kW (352 hp) at 7500 rpm
Power per litre 80 hp/l
Maximum torque 431 Nm (44 kgm) at 5500 rpm
Valve actuation twin overhead camshafts per bank, two valves per cylinder
Fuel feed six Weber 40 DCN 20 carburettors
Ignition single spark plug per cylinder, two coils
Lubrication dry sump
Clutch single-plate
CHASSIS
Frame tubular steel
Front suspension independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Brakes discs
Transmission 5-speed + reverse
Steering worm and roller
Fuel tank capacity 128 litres
Front tyres 215/70 VR 15
Rear tyres 215/70 VR 15
BODYWORK
Type two-seater berlinetta
Length 4425 mm
Width 1760 mm
Height 1245 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Front track 1440 mm
Rear track 1453 mm
Weight 1200 kg (dry)
PERFORMANCE
Top speed 280 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h -
0-400 m -
0-1000 m 24 sec
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