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The Ferrari 330 was a series of V12 powered automobiles produced by Ferrari in 2+2 GT Coupé, two-seat Berlinetta, spyder, and race car versions between 1963 and 1968. The name "330" refers to the approximate displacement of each single cylinder in cubic centimeters.

The first, the 2+2 330 America, was a 250 GT/E with a larger 4.0-litre engine; the 330 GTC/GTS shared its chassis with the 275; the 330 GT 2+2 had its own chassis and bodywork; the mid-engined 330P racer was part of the Ferrari P series, produced in four models. Production ended in 1968 with the introduction of the Ferrari 365 series.

All 330 models used an evolution of the 400 Superamerica's 4.0 L Colombo V12 engine. Bore and stroke were unusual 77 mm by 71 mm. It was substantially changed, with wider bore spacing and an alternator replacing a generator.

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330 America

The 1963 330 America shared the outgoing 250 GT/E's chassis but not its engine, being powered by the new 4.0 L Tipo 209 V12, with at 6600 rpm. Visually, the 330 America was almost identical to the Series III 250 GT/E, although some were fitted with an "America" badge on the rear.

330 GT 2+2

The provisional 330 America was replaced in January 1964 by the new 330 GT 2+2. It was first shown at the Brussels Show, early that year. Prior to the introduction of the 'Series II' 330 GTs, a series of 125 'interim' cars were produced, with the quad-headlight external configuration of the Series I cars, but with the five-speed transmission and 'suspended' foot pedals of the 'Series II' cars.

625 Series I (including 125 'interim' cars) and 455 Series II 330 GT 2+2 cars had been built when the car was replaced by the 365 GT 2+2 in 1967. Production of the smaller 330 GTC and GTS models overlapped with the GT 2+2 for more than a year.

File:1964 Ferrari 330GT 2+2 Series I at Lime Rock, front left.jpg|330 GT 2+2 Series I, with quad headlights.

File:Interior of Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 (serie II).jpg|Series II interior.

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Special versions

330 GT 2+2 with 500 Superfast body

A one-off 330 GT 2+2 produced with a Ferrari 500 Superfast-style body for Prince Bernhard of The Netherlands. This one-off car sold at Bonhams' December 2003 Geneva auction for CHF 422,100 inc. premium.

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330 GT 2+2 Shooting Brake

In 1967, Ferrari importer Luigi Chinetti Jr. decided to convert a 1965 330 GT 2+2 Series II (chassis no. 07963) to a shooting brake. He worked with American illustrator Bob Peak on the new design. The car was then sent to Carrozzeria Vignale in Turin to be built and it received engine no. 09269 there. The car was displayed on Vignale's stand at the 50th Torino Motor Show and was painted in metallic green with a gold metallic roof. It was repainted in bronze metallic in 2017. The car was offered for sale at Gooding and Co's 2017 Pebble Beach auction with a $700,000 - $900,000 estimate, and it did not sell. The car was again offered for sale at RM Sotheby's 2018 Petersen Museum auction where it sold for $313,000 (inclusive of applicable buyer's fee).

File:1965 Ferrari 330 GT Vignale 'Shooting Brake' (19014581213).jpg|Painted as it was refinished during the conversion

File:1965 Ferrari 330 GT Shooting Brake (Vignale), front right, at Greenwich 2018.jpg|After its 2017 repaint

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==330 GTC/GTS==

The 330 GTC and 330 GTS were more like their 275 counterparts than the 330 GT 2+2. They shared the short wheelbase of the 275 as well as its independent rear suspension and the same tyres, 205VR14 Michelin XWX. These models were more refined than earlier Ferraris, quieter and easier to drive. It has been stated that this "was probably the first Ferrari in which you could actually enjoy a radio".

The GTC berlinetta was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1966.

The GTS spider was introduced later, at the October 1966 Paris Motor Show. It used the same chassis and drivetrain as the GTC.

About 600 coupés and 100 spiders were produced before the 1968 introduction of the 365 GTC and GTS. Both models' four-litre engines produced .

Four 330 GTC Speciale coupés were constructed by Pininfarina in 1966. These used the 330 GTC chassis and drivetrain, with unique bodywork incorporating styling from the 365 California and other Pininfarina-designed Ferraris. This model was introduced at the 1967 Brussels Motor Show. Original customers included Princess Liliane de Réthy of Belgium and Maria Maddalena da Lisca, wife of Pietro Barilla.

In the early 1970s, Ferrari allowed Swiss specialist Felber to use the Ferrari name on a retro roadster using 330 GTC underpinnings. Six or seven examples of the Felber FF were built between 1974 and 1977, with hand-made aluminium bodywork by Panther Westwinds, who helped develop the car.<gallery widths="210" heights="128">

File:Saxony Classic Rallye 2010 - Ferrari 330 GTC 1967 (aka).jpg|Ferrari 330 GTC

File:1967 Ferrari 330 GTC Zagato sn 10659.jpg|Zagato-bodied Ferrari 330 GTC

File:Ferrari Typ Felber 330 GTC P5190462.jpg|Felber FF

File:1967 Ferrari 330 GTC Speciale front left at PB 2022.jpg|alt=Ferrari 330 GTC Speciale|Ferrari 330 GTC Speciale

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==330 LMB==

thumb|left|Ferrari 330 LM Berlinetta

Four 330 LMB Sports prototypes (with LMB standing for Le Mans Berlinetta) were built in 1963. This model is also known as the 330 LM. Although the front is visually similar to the 250 GTOs, the main structure came from the 250 Lusso. The four 330 LMBs are distinct from the three 1962 330 GTOs; the 330 LMB chassis and body differed significantly from the 330 GTO, which was almost identical to the 250 GTO. The wheelbase, at ,

330 P

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Four models of mid-engined racing cars used the 330 engine and name as well — the 330 P/P2/P3/P4 range of the mid 1960s. The 330 P4 had 450 hp at 8000 rpm, which combined with its low weight of 792 kg (1746,06 lb) resulted in a top speed of 320 km/h (198.85 mph).

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330 GT Registry