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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
#34 • Italy • 1968 - 1973 • Classic Icon

Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

The 174-MPH Front-Engine Gran Turismo

The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona is globally revered as a definitive milestone in automotive history. Featuring a 4.4L Colombo 60° DOHC V12 delivering 352 HP, it achieved an illustrious legacy of the 174-mph front-engine gran turismo.

Technical Specifications

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Key Highlights

  • Fastest production road car in the world upon launch in 1968
  • Pininfarina nose with Plexiglas shark-like front fascia
  • Won the inaugural Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash

Development History & Cultural Legacy

The development of the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona (1968 - 1973) represents a watershed moment for Ferrari and the automotive industry. Engineered in Italy during the 1960s-1970s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 4.4L Colombo 60° DOHC V12 paired with a 5-speed rear transaxle manual allowed it to reach 280 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (5.4s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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