Performance Review: Ferrari 275 GTB 3.3 V12 - [1963]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari 275 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari 275 GTB 3.3 V12 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1963. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1964 Jaguar XJ 13 5.0 V12 and the 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT 3.5L V12.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, Coupe 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 1098 kgs (2420 lbs) this makes the Ferrari 275 GTB 3.3 V12 in the same weight category as the 2020 Lotus Exige Sport 410 3.5 V6 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari 275 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 3286cc 24V V12 engine produces 276 bhp (205 kW) @ 7600 rpm similar to the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 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 2013 Aston-Martin Rapide S 5.9 V12 (276.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari 275.

The Ferrari 275 has a Power to weight ratio of 251.3 bhp per ton and 197.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1963 275 competing with the 2013 Aston-Martin Rapide S 5.9 V12 (276.3 bhp per ton) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (276.2 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 197.6 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 2016 Audi A3 RS3 Saloon 2.5 Turbo (222.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2009 Bentley Continental GTC Speed (222.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.2 secs, this made the Ferrari 275 GTB 3.3 V12 as fast as the 2019 Land-Rover Defender 110 3.0 Turbo (6.00 secs) the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT 3.6 V6 AWD (6.00 secs) the 2017 Toyota Century 5.0 V8 (6.00 secs) the or the 2015 Peugeot 308 GTi 1.6 Turbo 250 (6.00 secs). This Ferrari 275 GTB 3.3 V12 is also faster than the 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo (6.10 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 SDV6 300 (6.10 secs) the 2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.10 secs) the and the 2016 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTI 2.0 Turbo DSG (6.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 275 and the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari 275 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.02 secs @ 105.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8 (12.96 secs), the 2011 Holden Commodore SS 6.0 V8 (12.96 secs), and the 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire 7.0 V8 (12.97 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1963 version of the Ferrari 275 GTB 3.3 V12 has a maximum speed of 153mph.

Top Speed of the 1963 275 equals the 1999 Porsche Boxster 3.2 S 260 (164 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1963 Ferrari 275 GTB 3.3 V12 then how about the 1999 Porsche Boxster 3.2 S 260 (164 mph), the 1977 Lamborghini Countach LP400S (164 mph), or the 1967 Ford GT 40 (164 mph).

Related Links:

1963 275 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ferrari

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