The Daytona Competizione is the racing version of the 365 GTB/4 coupé. Ferrari developed it at customer request, prompted by importer Luigi Chinetti and his N.A.R.T. team. Three series of five cars each were built featuring lightweight bodies of aluminum and fiberglass; the engine was initially left unchanged and later tuned to 400 bhp (1972) and around 450 bhp (1973). The cars were not entered by the factory, but rather by privateer teams, achieving success at the 24 Hours of Le Mans: fifth overall in 1971 and a sweep of the top 5 positions in the GT class in 1972. The final major triumph came in 1979 with a class victory at Daytona.
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Development
The catalyst was Luigi Chinetti, who ordered a 365 GTB/4 from the factory in 1969 with custom-built aluminum coachwork (chassis number 12547); N.A.R.T. entered it in several endurance races in 1970. Building on this, Ferrari's Assistenza Clienti service department built three series of five cars each. They featured lightweight aluminum and fiberglass bodies with Plexiglas windows. The series differed in technical specifications.
Performance and competition
The engine was kept standard in the first series and tuned in subsequent iterations to 400 bhp in 1972 and roughly 450 bhp in 1973. Without exception, all Competizione models were delivered to private customers who organized their racing efforts themselves. Scuderia Ferrari never fielded the car as a factory entry.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione
When was the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione raced?
The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione made its racing debut in 1972.
How much power does the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione have?
Power of the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione: 400 bhp (1972), around 450 bhp (1973).
How fast is the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione?
Top speed of the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione: over 290 km/h.
How many Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione were built?
Units built of the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione: 3 series of 5 cars each.
1968
1971
1975