Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2

This was a brand new design from Pininfarina, which faced the task of developing a fast, svelte and elegant 2+2 powered by the classic VI2 engine that would break with the more classical lines of the 1967 365 GT 2+2 and provide greater rear seat space than that car’s successor, the 1970 GTC4.

The bodies were mounted on a 2700mm wheelbase chassis, which apart from the longer wheelbase and a slightly wider rear track, was virtually identical to that of the 365 GTC/4 model, with factory type reference F101 AL, and all were numbered in the odd chassis number road car sequence.

Internally it featured an instrument panel and centre console layout that was very similar to the preceding 365 GTC/4. However, externally the only common design elements were the twin retractable headlights in rectangular pods, five spoke alloy wheels, door handle design, and a triple circular rear light arrangement.

The engine was virtually identical to that of the 365 GTC/4 model, with twin overhead camshafts per bank of the 4.4 litre V12 unit, with wet sump lubrication, and side draught twin choke Weber 38 DCOE59/60 carburettors, with the same factory type reference number F 101 AC 000.

The bodies were built and fully trimmed at the Pininfarina works in Turin, and then shipped to the Ferrari factory in Maranello for the installation of the mechanical components. The body design is a relatively conservative three box shape, with a large cabin glass area, clean angular lines uncluttered by adornment, giving an impression of gentile refinement, exuding an air of sporting luxury. Only the long expanse of bonnet, the discreet Ferrari badges, including a chrome plated “Cavallino Rampante” in the centre of the under bumper radiator grille, and quadruple exhaust tailpipes, making any sort of power statement.

Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 Technical Specifications

Year of Manufacture – 1972

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 250 kW (340 hp) at 6200 rpm
power per litre 77 hp/l
maximum torque
valve actuation twin overhead camshafts per bank, two valves per cylinder
fuel feed six Weber 38 DCOE carburettors
ignition single spark plug per cylinder, two coils
lubrication wet 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 self-levelling, independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
brakes discs
transmission 5-speed + reverse
steering power-assisted recirculating-ball
fuel tank capacity 102 litres
front tyres 215/70 VR 15
rear tyres 215/70 VR 15
BODYWORK
type 2+2 coupé
length 4810 mm
width 1796 mm
height 1310 mm
wheelbase 2700 mm
front track 1470 mm
rear track 1500 mm
weight 1500 kg (dry)
PERFORMANCE
top speed 245 km/h
acceleration 0-100 km/h
0-400 m
0-1000 m

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