Performance Review: Ferrari 330 GTS - [1966]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ferrari 330 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ferrari 330 GTS is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1966. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1966 AC Cobra 427 and the 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 Stingray 427 425hp.This particular Ferrari 330 has a 3967cc 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 330 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 330'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 1297 kgs (2859 lbs) this makes the Ferrari 330 GTS in the same weight category as the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Ferrari 330 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 3967cc 24V V12 engine produces 300 bhp (223 kW) @ 6600 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V12 throws out 288 lb-ft (390.4 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ferrari 330 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Performance (256.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ferrari 330.

The Ferrari 330 has a Power to weight ratio of 231.3 bhp per ton and 222.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1966 330 competing with the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Performance (256.0 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Jaguar F Type Supercharged 5.0 V8 (255.9 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 330 generating around 222.0 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 2003 Audi A8 4.0 TDI Quattro (246.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (246.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.1 secs, this made the Ferrari 330 GTS as fast as the 2015 Audi TT 1.8 TFSI Coupe (6.90 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 V6 Supercharged (6.90 secs) the 2012 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 Turbo (6.90 secs) the or the 2009 Ford Fiesta ST185 (6.90 secs). This Ferrari 330 GTS is also faster than the 2020 Alfa-Romeo Giulia 2.2 16v Turbo Diesel (7.00 secs) the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (7.00 secs) the 2013 Seat Leon SC 1.8 FR Start-Stop DSG (7.00 secs) the and the 2012 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Cabriolet DSG (7.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 330 and the 1969 Dodge Charger 7.2L Daytona

When talking about the performance of the Ferrari 330 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.34 secs @ 102.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1969 Dodge Charger 7.2L Daytona (13.28 secs), the 1967 Aston-Martin DBS Vantage Coupe 4.0 12v (13.28 secs), and the 2005 Porsche Cayman S 3.4 Turbo (13.29 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1966 version of the Ferrari 330 GTS has a maximum speed of 146mph.

Top Speed of the 1966 330 equals the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (157 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1966 Ferrari 330 GTS then how about the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (157 mph), the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 360 (157 mph), or the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 320 (157 mph).

Related Links:

1966 330 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Ferrari

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