1966 saw Ferrari launch the 275 GTB\/C on a completely new chassis that Mauro Forghieri had designed for a dual-purpose race car. Designated as Tipo 590A, it was lighter and stronger than the standard 275 chassis. A total of twelve 275 GTB\/C Scaglietti Berlinetta Competizione cars were built by Ferrari\u2019s racing department at Maranello, each being outfitted with a relatively voluptuous body that was characteristic of the designs by Pinifarina during that period of time.<\/p>\n
To allow clearance for racing tires (7\u201d x 15\u201d in the front and 7.5\u201d x 15\u201d in the rear), the wheel arches are flared to make the body of the GTB\/C wider than a regular production GTB, especially in the rear, where fenders widen out behind the doors. The aluminum body is also covered by a 0.028-inch (21 gauge) skin only half as thick as that on a normal-bodied GTB.<\/p>\n
Eight of the twelve GTB\/Cs feature a left-hand-drive, and two, chassis 9067 and 9085, are equipped with alloy-cast wheels and Dunlop tires as our M-210 is. To integrate the transmission with the rear axle in the 275 GTB\/C, Ferrari adopted the transaxle with needle bearings for the first time. There is no cooling fan; natural air-intake, together with a water radiator mounted behind a massive oil radiator, serves to keep everything cool even under endurance race conditions. A dry sump oiling system enables the engine to sit lower and further forward to improve weight distribution. Power comes from a Tipo 213 Competition V-12 engine with a displacement of 3,286 cc and 3 Weber 40 DF13 carburetors. It yields 280 horsepower at 7,700 RPM, and many engine parts are cast in electron, an alloy of magnesium, for weight reduction.<\/p>\n
Last but not the least, the interior of the 275 GTB\/C is built with rear mounts, whereas its rear section is reinforced to prevent it from flexing under impact. With an impressive race record over the decades, the 275 GTB\/C is going to be remembered and honored as one of Ferrari\u2019s last true dual-purpose race cars. For many Ferrari enthusiasts, the 275 GTB\/C has the same features that have made the GTO a much-sought-after prize possession.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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