Description
The Ferrari 275 GTB/4, often affectionately called the “four-cam,” was unveiled at the 1966 Paris Motor Show as the ultimate evolution of the revolutionary 275 platform. This platform was already highly significant: it was the first Ferrari road car to feature rear-wheel drive for improved weight distribution and fully independent suspension on all four wheels. Visually, the GTB/4 retained the stunning Pininfarina-designed, Scaglietti-built “long-nose” berlinetta bodywork of its predecessor, characterized by its long hood and Kamm tail. However, its historical significance lay entirely under the hood, where Ferrari made a major technical leap that cemented its position as a world-class grand tourer.
The heart of the 275 GTB/4 was the Tipo 226 Colombo V12 engine. While retaining its 3,3-liter displacement, this marked the first time a double overhead camshaft (DOHC) system—four camshafts in total—was used in a Ferrari production model, a technology directly inspired by Maranello's racing engines. This mechanical refinement, combined as standard with six Weber carburetors and a dry sump lubrication system, increased the claimed power output to 300 hp at 8.000 rpm and improved handling across the entire rev range. Produced for a short period between 1966 and 1968, with only approximately 330 examples built, the 275 GTB/4 is today considered by many collectors to be the pinnacle of the classic front-engine V12 grand tourer era.
