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Instead of designing a tight-fitting, driver-centric sports car/supercar it normally would for Ferrari, Pininfarina designed a large, comfortable, and luxurious four-seat grand tourer – the Ferrari 365.
For the Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2, the Italian automaker tapped frequent car-design partner Leonardo Fioravanti at Pininfarina to create a new V12-powered sports car. The vehicle, announced at the 1972 Paris Motor Show, was distinct from the 1967 365 GT 2+2 and offered more rear-seat room than the 1970 GTC4.
The Ferrari 365 GT4 BB Competizione, rolled out in 1971, was manufactured in limited quantities and was based on the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 and the racing version of the Ferrari 365 GT4 BB.
The Ferrari 365 GT4 BB is a significant model in Ferrari's history because it was the automaker's first mid-engine production car. It replaced the iconic, front-engined Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Grand Tourer and was the first Ferrari's Berlinetta Boxer (BB) series of high-performance sports cars.
The 365 GT4 was the first in the Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2, Ferrari 400, and Ferrari 412 series, manufactured between 1972 and 1989. These three cars are closely related since they use the same body and chassis, and their engines evolved from the 365 GT4 2+2 to the Ferrari 412.
If you're a Ferrari classic car enthusiast, you've probably heard of the Ferrari 365 GTB4 Daytona. It represents Ferrari’s final classic era, V12 front engine. Known officially as the Ferrari 365 GTB4, it's affectionately nicknamed the Daytona.
The Ferrari 365 GTC was the Italian automaker’s refresh of the 330 GTC, introduced at the 1966 Geneva Salon. Ferrari updated that model in 1968 with a 4.4-litre engine, increased the 365 GTC horsepower, and called it the Ferrari 365 GTC.
Ferrari debuted the Ferrari 365 GTC/4 at the Geneva Motor Show. While technically a four-seater, the Italian automaker wasn't fooling anyone. The two rear seats were so small that car owners often used them as extra storage.
The Ferrari 365 GTS made its debut in 1969, presenting itself as the convertible counterpart to the iconic 365 GTB/4 Daytona. Diverging from its Daytona sibling, the 365 GTS had a unique production journey.
The Ferrari 365 GTS4, commonly known as the Daytona Spider, is a classic and iconic convertible sports car that captured the essence of the golden era of high-performance automobiles.
The Ferrari 375 America was part of Ferrari's strategy to cater to the American market, where there was a growing demand for luxurious and powerful automobiles. Introduced at the Paris Motor Show in 1953, this grand tourer was specifically designed to appeal to wealthy American buyers who wanted a stylish and high-performance car.
The Ferrari 400 Superamerica was a limited-production grand tourer produced by Ferrari from 1969 to 1973. It was built based on the Ferrari 400 but with several performance and styling upgrades.
Released in the mid-1950s, the 410 Superamerica featured sleek lines and a potent V12 engine. It was also the successor to the 375 America, taking luxury and performance to a whole new level.
