Ferrari 365 GTC/4

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Ferrari 365 GTC/4
Kerb weight
1,450 kg (3,197 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFerrari 365 GTC

The Ferrari 365 GTC/4 (Type F101) is a

365 GT4 2+2
.

Design

The GTC/4's

coupé bodywork by Pininfarina enclosed two front and two rear seats. The rear seats were small and the slanting rear window limited rear headroom. So it can be seen to replace the two-seat 365 GTC that had been discontinued in 1970.[1][2]

With its wedge shape, fastback silhouette, sharp creases and

hidden headlamps the GTC/4's styling clearly reflects the 365 GTB/4 "Daytona" it was based on. Power steering, electric windows and air conditioning were standard. The cabin was upholstered in mixed leather and tartan fabric, unique to this model and unusual for a Ferrari, with full leather upholstery an option.[1]

Ferrari offered 48 different factory paint colors in the years that the 365 GTC/4 was produced. These colors were available on all Ferrari models at that time: the 365 GTC/4, 365 GTB/4, and Dino 246. It is unknown how many of these colors were actually used on 365 GTC/4 models. In addition, Ferrari would allow any special order paint color a well-heeled buyer desired. Regardless of exterior paint color, all 365 GTC/4s received a matte-black tail light panel treatment. [3]

Specifications

The 365 GTC/4 shared the chassis and engine block as the 365 GTB/4 Daytona, riding on the same wheelbase and suspension. Many changes were made to make it a more comfortable grand tourer than its two-seat predecessor and sibling. These included softer spring rate and a hydraulic power steering.

Rear view of a US-specification 1972 365 GTC/4

The

discs
front and rear.

The engine was a Tipo F 101 AC 000

two overhead camshafts per bank (four in total, as noter by the "4" in the model designation) commanded two valves
per cylinder.

The V12 was detuned to 340 PS (250 kW; 335 bhp) from the Daytona, to provide a more tractable response suited to a GT-oriented Ferrari. In place of the Daytona's downdraft setup, six twin-choke side-draft

Weber carburetors were used, whose lower profile made possible the car's lower and sloping hood line.[1]

365 GTC/4 engine bay

The 5-speed all-synchronised

differential through a torque tube
.

Models for export to the United States were fitted with three-point

emission standards, including air injection, carbon canister for evaporative emission control and a different exhaust system
. On US-specification cars power was down to 320 PS (235 kW; 316 bhp).

References

  1. ^ a b c d "365 GTC4". Ferrari official site - Past models. Ferrari S.p.A. Retrieved 2014-09-23.
  2. ^ "Ferrari 365 GTC4". Road & Track. July 1972. Retrieved 2014-09-23.
  3. ^ "365gt4.com". 365gt4.com.

Further reading

  • Ferrari 365 GTC/4 - Uso e manutenzione (Owner's manual). Ferrari S.p.A. 1971.

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