1966 Ferrari 275 GTS
Presented alongside the 275 GTB at the 1964 Paris Salon, the 275 GTS filled a gap in the Ferrari lineup that had been open since 250 GT California Spyder production ended in early 1963.
While the two cars shared a chassis, engine architecture, and the distinction of being the first production Ferraris equipped with a rear-mounted transaxle and independent rear suspension, their characters diverged considerably.
The GTS body was designed and constructed by Pininfarina in Turin, with bodies delivered to Maranello for mechanical installation rather than being built by Scaglietti like the berlinetta.
The design was more conservative than the GTB, with open headlights in shallow recesses, a full-width front bumper, and a discreet central crease along the hood.
The fenders were more angular, sweeping down at the rear to an inset tail panel housing wraparound tail lights. Steel made up the primary structure, with aluminum used for the hood, trunk lid, and doors.
Ferrari tuned the 3.3-liter (3,286 cc) single-overhead-cam Colombo V12 for flexibility rather than outright power, with the factory rating it at 260 hp through three Weber 40 DCZ/6 carburetors, paired with a taller rear axle ratio than the GTB for more relaxed cruising.
Total production reached 200 examples between 1964 and 1966, after which the model was replaced by the 330 GTS.
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