Ferrari 330
| Ferrari 330 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ferrari |
| Production | 1963–1968 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car / Grand tourer (S) |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 L Colombo V12 |
| 330 America | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1963 50 produced |
| Designer | Pininfarina |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2+2 Coupé |
| Related | Ferrari 250 GT/E 2+2 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ferrari 250 GT/E 2+2 |
| Successor | Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 |
| 330 GT 2+2 | |
|---|---|
330 GT 2+2 Series II
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1964–1967 1,099 produced |
| Designer | Tom Tjaarda at Pininfarina |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2+2 Coupé |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor |
Ferrari 250 GT/E 2+2 Ferrari 330 America |
| Successor | Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 |
| 330 GTC, 330 GTS | |
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Ferrari 330 GTS
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1966–1968 GTC: 598 produced GTS: 100 produced |
| Designer | Pininfarina |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | GTC: 2-seat coupé GTS: 2-seat Spider |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | GTC: Ferrari 250 GT GTS: Ferrari 275 GTS |
| Successor | GTC: Ferrari 365 GTC GTS: Ferrari 365 GTS |
The Ferrari 330 was a series of V12 powered automobiles produced by Ferrari in 2+2 GT Coupé, two-seat Berlinetta, spyder, and race car versions between 1963 and 1968.
The first, the 2+2 330 America, was a 250 GT/E with a larger 3.3 litre engine; the 330 GTC/GTS shared its chassis with the 275; the 330 GT 2+2 had its own chassis and bodywork; the mid-engined 330P racer was part of the Ferrari P series, produced in four models. Production ended in 1968 with the introduction of the Ferrari 365 series.
All 330 models used an evolution of the 400 Superamerica's 4.0 L Colombo V12 engine. It was substantially changed, with wider bore spacing and an alternator replacing a generator.
The 1963 330 America shared the outgoing 250 GTE's chassis but not its engine, being powered by the new 4.0 L Tipo 209 V12, with 300 hp (220 kW) at 6,600 rpm. As for the 250-series, "330" refers to the approximate displacement of each single cylinder.
Socialite Sandra West is buried with her blue 330 America at the Alamo Masonic Cemetery at San Antonio, Texas.
About 50 330 Americas were built before being replaced by the larger 330 GT 2+2.
The provisional 330 America was replaced in January 1964 by the new 330 GT 2+2. It was first shown at the Brussels Show, early that year. It was much more than a re-engined 250, however, with a sharper nose and tail, quad headlights, and a wide grille. The wheelbase was 50 mm (2.0 in) longer, but Koni adjustable shock absorbers improved handling. A dual-circuit Dunlop braking system was used with discs all around, though it separated brakes front to back rather than diagonally as on modern systems. When leaving the factory the 330 GT originally fitted Pirelli Cinturato 205VR15 tyres (CN72).
The 1965 Series II version featured a five-speed gearbox instead of the overdrive four-speed of the prior year. Other changes included the switch back to a dual-light instead of quad-light front clip, alloy wheels, and the addition of optional air conditioning and power steering. Prior to the introduction of the 'Series II' 330 GTs, a series of 125 'interim' cars were produced, with the quad-headlight external configuration of the Series I cars, but with the five-speed transmission and 'suspended' foot pedals of the 'Series II' cars.
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