Osprey AutoHistory (1981) Osprey AutoHistory

Ferrari 275 GTB & GTS; 2-cam, 4-cam; 'Competizione'; Spider

Only now, some twelve or more years after their production ceased, are the 275s receiving the acclaim which they truly deserve. The short, but complex, series of cars designated 275 by the cubic capacity of each of their twelve cylinders is much more significant than many would give them credit.

The 275 was the bridge between the supremely successful 250 GT series and that later, last front-engined high performer, the Daytona. It stood up to the job well. It was the first Ferrari street car with independent rear suspension. Cast alloy wheels were standard for the first time. There were short nose cars, then long nose; steel bodies, and alloy ones. The graceful and rare GTS spider. The story in intriguing.

Singled out for the first time for full development analysis Ian Webb has woven a fascinating anecdotal story around the 275 Grand Touring Berlinetta and Spider. From now on the car takes its proper place in the annals of Ferrari history.

Chapter 2

The heart of it all

Engine

Chapter 4

2-cam performance; then the 4-cam!

Chapter 6

Pininfarina and Scaglietti

Bodywork

Chapter 8

The era ends

Production

Index