1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 Coupe @ Driver Source

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1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 Coupe Chassis No. 365GT13989 Specs: 4390 cc V12 alloy block and cylinder head, single overhead camshafts per bank, triple Weber 40 DF carburetors, twin- ignition, rated at 320 bhp @ 6600 rpm, five-speed manual gearbox, front and rear independent suspension, coil springs, Koni shock absorbers, sway bars, hydro-pneumatic self-leveling system at rear, four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, wheelbase: 104.3" History: Throughout the 1960s, the growing popularity of sports grand touring cars had forced Ferrari to move away from selling limited edition, thinly disguised competition cars for road use. Always brilliant at selecting the right man for the job, he utilized the unrivalled skills of designer Pinin Farina for nearly all his coachwork, and using less radical engines, his cars became a lot more sophisticated and easier to drive. This was particularly true of the 2+2s, the cars that fulfilled the needs of the older audience, offering the amenities of a luxury car with space for family and luggage, while keeping the performance of a serious sports car. As per normal practice for a new model, the 365 GT 2+2 was launched at the Paris Salon of 1967. Based on the earlier excellent 330 GTC chassis but lengthened by nearly nine inches, this was a big car by Ferrari standards. Although an entirely new design, styling cues were evident from earlier models like the 500 Superfast, 330 GTC, and in particular a 330 Speciale made for Princess Lillian of Belgium. There <b>...</b>

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