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1965 Ferrari 330 GT Massini Report 6549 History.pdf

The successor to the 250 GTE 2+2 and the 330 America, the Ferrari 330 Grand-Touring (GT) 2+2 Series 1 debuted at the Brussels Motor Show in January of 1964. This attractive new model helped continue the success of the 2+2 models of the immediate past with several key updates, hoping to see an increase in sales over the 250 GTE 2+2. Ferrari's new four-seater featured a completely new body style pinned by Pininfarina, one that was very distinctive from the other new Ferrari models offered at the time. Notable cosmetic changes included more angular nose and tail sections from the 250 GTE 2+2 and the introduction of a wider front grille to help increase airflow to the engine, and of course the quad headlamps. Following in the footsteps of the 330 America in terms of its drivetrain, the 330 GT 2+2 shared its four-litre V-12 engine, which was mated to the existing four-speed manual gearbox. Wheelbase increased by two inches and, with the installation of Koni adjustable shock absorbers, hand