Ferrari 330 P (Prototype)
The versatile four-litre V12 made its first appearance in 1964 in the sports-prototypes following the three-litre 250 and 3.3-litre 275 versions. The new engine’s power would be constantly increased with each new version. It passed its reliability tests, bringing both wins and good placings for non-works teams in close contact with Ferrari such as NART (North American Racing Team) and Maranello Concessionaires car from the UK, Driven by Graham Hill (pictured above)
330 P
The 330P was a development of the sports-racing version of the 400 SA, which had already been successfully tried out in the 330 TRI and a few GTO models.
At the end of the 1964 season, it scored another two victories: one in the Paris 1000 km at Monthléry and the other in the Trofeo Bettoia at Monza.
Ferrari 330 P
Year of Manufacture – 1963
Engine-
Type | rear, longitudinal 60° V12 |
Bore/stroke | 77 x 71 mm |
Unitary displacement | 330.62 cc |
Total displacement | 3967.44 cc |
Compression ratio | 9.8 : 1 |
Maximum power | 272 kW (370 hp) at 7200 rpm |
Power per litre | 93 hp/l |
Maximum torque | – |
Valve actuation | single overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder |
Fuel feed | six Weber 38 DCN carburettors |
Ignition | single spark plug per cylinder, two coils |
Lubrication | dry sump |
Clutch | multi-plate |
Chassis
Frame | tubular steel |
Front suspension | independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
Rear suspension | independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
Brakes | discs |
Transmission | 5-speed + reverse |
Steering | rack-and-pinion |
Fuel tank | capacity 130 litres |
Front tyres | 6.00 x 15 |
Rear tyres | 7.25 x 15 |
Body
Type | two-seater spider |
Length | 4160 mm |
Width | 1675 mm |
Height | 1055 mm |
Wheelbase | 2400 mm |
Front track | 1350 mm |
Rear track | 1340 mm |
Weight | 785 kg (dry) |