Ferrari 330 P4

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1967 was a banner year for the Enzo Ferrari motor company, as it saw the production the mid-engined 330 P,[2] a renowned V12 endurance car meant to replace the previous year's P3. Only four Ferrari P4 engined cars were ever made: one P 3/4 and three 330 P4's. Their 3-valve cylinder head was modeled after those of Italian Grand Prix-winning Formula 1 cars. To this was added the same fuel injection system from the P3 for an output of up to 450 hp (335 kW). In comparison with its rivals, the 330 P4 had poor aerodynamics, but its sexy looks continue to grab attention. The P 3/4, one of the P4's, and one 412P electrified the racing world when they crossed the finish line together (in first 0846, second 0856, and third place 0844) in the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona, thus becoming a symbol of victory over arch-enemy Ford GT40. Since then, the fate of the these four nearly legendary cars has been the subject of much attention. All of the P4's built are accounted for, although P 3/4 0846 is surrounded in controversy. By chassis number: * 0856 remains in its original state and is owned by Canadian Lawrence Stroll[3] * 0858 was converted into a 350 Can-Am and is owned by American Walter Medlin * 0860 was also converted to a 350 Can-Am but is presently wearing a P4 Spyder body and is in a French automobile museum * 0846, known as the P 3/4 because though it was originally built as a P3 by Ferrari, it was modified in December 1966 to accept a P4 engine while retaining its P3 nose and <b>...</b>

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Ferrari, 330, P4

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