1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione S3
In 1973 a final batch of Daytona Competiziones with slightly improved engines but very similar to the 1972 cars. The result was another class win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Of the five S3 cars, chassis 16363 scored a class victory at the 1973 24 Hours of Le Mans driven by Claude Ballot-Léna and Vic Elford for Automobiles Charles Pozzi.
In order, the five cars were chassis 16343, 16363, 16367, 16407 16425.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Racing Car |
| built at | Maranello, Italy |
| production | 5 |
| engine | Tipo 251F 60º V12 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| valvetrain | DOHC 2 Valves per Cyl |
| fuel feed | Weber 40 DCN 21 Carburetors |
| displacement | 4390 cc / 267.9 in³ |
| bore | 81 mm / 3.19 in |
| stroke | 71 mm / 2.80 in |
| compression | 9.9:1 |
| power | 335.6 kw / 450 bhp |
| specific output | 102.51 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 375.0 bhp per tonne |
| body / frame | Steel Body over Steel Chassis |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| steering | ZF Rack & Pinion |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones |
| r suspension | Double Wishbones |
| curb weight | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in |
| length | 4400 mm / 173.2 in |
| width | 1770 mm / 69.7 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| top speed | ~289.62 kph / 180 mph |
| key drivers | Vic Elford |
| class victories | 1973 24 Hours of Le Mans |
