Ferrari 365

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Ferrari 365
Ferrari 365 GT 2+2
Manufacturer: Ferrari
Production: 19661971
Class: front-engined sports car
Engine: 4.4 L Colombo V12
365 California
Production: 19661967
14 produced
Predecessor: 500 Superfast
Body style: Convertible
365 GT 2+2
Production: 19671971
800 produced
Predecessor: 330 GT 2+2
Successor: 365 GTC/4
Body style: 2+2 Coupe
365 GTS
Production: 19681969
20 produced
Predecessor: 330 GTS
Successor: 365 GTS/4
Body style: Spyder
365 GTC
Production: 19691970
150 produced
Predecessor: 330 GTC
Successor: 365 GTC/4
Body style: Coupe
See also Ferrari Daytona for the 365 GTB/4, GTS/4, GTC/4, GT4 2+2 models

The 365 was Ferrari's large FR layout GT car and 2+2 line, replacing the 330 and 500 Superfast for 1966. Introduced at the Geneva Motor Show, it featured evolutionary styling by Pininfarina. The famous 365 GTB/4 "Daytona" with its sharp-creased styling often overshadows this, its more rounded brother.

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[edit] 365 California

The 365 California replaced the 500 Superfast for 1966. It was the first 365 model, with its 4.4 L (4390 cc/267 in³) V12 based on the 330's 4.0 L Colombo unit but with an 81 mm bore. The 365 California used the same chassis as the 500 Superfast but with an evolutionary cabriolet body by Pininfarina. Debuting at the Geneva Motor Show in 1966, just 14 examples were produced before production ended the next year.

On June 28, 2005, a pristine 365 California sold for €736,000 (US$890,000).

[edit] 365 GT 2+2

The most popular rounded 365 model was 1967's 365 GT 2+2. As the name implies, it was a four-seat coupe, replacing the 330 GT 2+2. Like the car it replaced, the GT 2+2 had an independent suspension in the rear rather than the live axle of the 365 California.

The 365 GT 2+2 was a luxurious car with leather seats, power steering and brakes, electric windows, and optional air conditioning. It quickly became the company's top-selling model, with about 800 produced in four years.

[edit] 365 GTS

The 330 GTS spyder was replaced in 1968 by the 365 GTS. It was essentially just a re-engine of that car, however, with even the styling remaining almost the same. Differences were limited to non-vented front fenders and a vented hood. Just 20 were built before its place was assumed by the Daytona-based 365 GTS/4.

[edit] 365 GTC

Like the GTS, the 330 GTC was replaced for 1968 by the 365 GTC. Again a simple re-engine job, this coupe featured the same styling changes as the Spyder. About 150 examples were built between the beginning of 1969 and 1970. It was replaced by the 365 GTC/4 Daytona.

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FR GT America 330 365 Daytona 550 575M 599
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2+2 250GT 330GT 365GT GTC/4 GT4 400 400i 412 456 GT 456M GT 612
RMR V6/V8 206 246 308 308i 308qv 328 348 F355 360 F430
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2+2 GT4 Mondial 8 Mondial 3.2 Mondial T
F12 365BB 512BB BBi Testarossa 512TR F512M
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