Performance Review: Ferrari 275 GTS 3.3 V12 - [1965]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari 275 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari 275 GTS 3.3 V12 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1965. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the 1966 AC Cobra 427.This particular Ferrari 275 has a 3286cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The 275 shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 275's Rear Wheel Drive, Cabriolet combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1152 kgs (2539 lbs) this makes the Ferrari 275 GTS 3.3 V12 in the same weight category as the 2017 Lotus Exige 360 Cup 3.5 V6 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari 275 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)

In terms of power the 3286cc 24V V12 engine produces 256 bhp (190 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (266 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 217 lb-ft (294.2 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 McLaren Sabre 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (206 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari 275 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2000 Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 (247.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari 275.

The Ferrari 275 has a Power to weight ratio of 222.2 bhp per ton and 188.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1965 275 competing with the 2000 Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 (247.2 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible 6.0 W12 (246.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ferrari 275 generating around 188.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (213.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 1961 Jaguar E Type 3.8L Roadster (213.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.4 secs, this made the Ferrari 275 GTS 3.3 V12 as fast as the 2018 Abarth 695 XSR Yamaha Automated (7.20 secs) the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (7.20 secs) the 2014 Peugeot 308 GT 1.6 Turbo (7.20 secs) the or the 2013 Volvo S60 T5 2.5 Turbo (7.20 secs). This Ferrari 275 GTS 3.3 V12 is also faster than the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (7.30 secs) the 2013 Seat Leon SC 2.0 TDI FR (7.30 secs) the 2013 Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps (7.30 secs) the and the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD DSG 2.0 Turbo Diesel (7.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 275 and the 1951 Jaguar C Type 3.4L

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari 275 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.55 secs @ 100.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1951 Jaguar C Type 3.4L (13.50 secs), the 1993 Nissan Skyline R33 GTR (13.51 secs), and the 2012 Renault Megane RenaultSport 2.0T 265 (13.52 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1965 version of the Ferrari 275 GTS 3.3 V12 has a maximum speed of 150mph.

Top Speed of the 1965 275 equals the 2013 Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 (161 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS 3.3 V12 then how about the 2013 Porsche Panamera 3.6 V6 (161 mph), the 2013 Porsche Panamera Diesel 3.0 V6 Turbo (161 mph), or the 2011 Radical SR3 SL 2.0 Turbo (161 mph).

Related Links:

1965 275 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ferrari

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