Ferrari 365 California History
1966-1967 | SN8347-SN10369 | 14 Built
Launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1966, the 365 California was unveiled. The 365 California saw Ferrari break with tradition as it was offered exclusively as a Cabriolet (and a full four-seat Cabriolet at that). Ferrari’s prototype 365 California was built on a Tipo 571 tubular steel frame (as used by the 330 GT).
The V12
The engine was a single overhead camshaft per bank 4.4 litre V12 unit, with factory type reference 217B, with a total cubic capacity of 4390cc, and a bore and stroke of 81mm x 71mm, with outside the vee sparking plug arrangement, fitted with a bank of three twin choke Weber 40 DFI/4 carburettors, with a twin coil and rear of engine mounted distributors ignition system, to produce a claimed 320bhp. The engine was coupled to a five speed all synchromesh gearbox, with drive taken through a propeller shaft to a rigid rear axle. This engine was based on the original Colombo “short” block design, and was subsequently upgraded and used in the 365 GTC/S and 365 GT 2+2 models.
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