The Ferrari 330 GT 2+2, introduced in 1964 as the successor to the 250 GTE, was Ferrari’s high-speed, luxury four-seater grand tourer designed by Tom Tjaarda at Pininfarina.
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On the Track
While engineered primarily for high-speed motorway cruising rather than endurance competition, its powerful 4.0-liter V12 gave it true sports car performance on circuits and open-road rallies.
Key Specifications & Series Differences
| Feature | Series I (1964–1965) | Series II (1965–1967) |
|---|---|---|
| Front Styling | Dual quad-headlights | Single dual-headlights |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual with overdrive | 5-speed manual gearbox |
| Wheels | Borrani wire wheels | 14-inch ten-hole alloy wheels (wires optional) |
| Engine | 4.0 L (3,967 cc) Colombo V12 | 4.0 L (3,967 cc) Colombo V12 |
| Power Output | 300 hp @ 6,600 rpm | 300 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
| Top Speed | ~245 km/h (152 mph) | ~245 km/h (152 mph) |
| Units Produced | 625 units | 455 units |
Distinctive Features
- Series I Quad Headlights: Early Series I cars featured controversial slanted twin headlights aimed at the American market, which were updated to traditional single headlights for Series II.
- 4.0L Colombo Engine: The “330” designation stands for the single-cylinder displacement (330 cc), multiplying by 12 cylinders to equal a 4.0-liter displacement producing 300 hp.
- John Lennon’s First Car: A blue 1965 330 GT 2+2 Series I famously became John Lennon’s very first car after passing his driving test in 1965.