WSC60 Ferrari 330 P3 Berlinetta

3d Model scratch built by: Nugget & NPanic
Animations: LucasM, NPanic
Physics and Config: Bazza & Team WSC Legends
SFX: Kunos
Skins: Pasta

Le Mans 1966 Scrutineering Weight:
981 kg with full fuel
Unladen weight: 896 kg (empty tank)

An evolution of the 330 P2, the P3 featured a new tubular chassis with a fibreglass tub: the engine and gearbox were an integral part of the structure, enhancing its rigidity.

Compared to the unit used on the P2, the V12 engine was almost 30 kg lighter thanks to redesigned cylinder heads, and a new Lucas injection system in place of the usual battery of Weber carburettors. The car was fitted with a ZF 5 speed transmission.

In direct competition with the 330 was the Ford GT40. The Ford steamroller had placed large pressure on Ferrari the year before, and for 1966 Ford beat Ferrari at their favorite game.

At both Le Mans and Sebring of 1966 Ford GT40 outpaced and were more reliable than the 330s. These and more victories allowed Ford to claim the Manufacturers title while Porsche took the prototype class.

The car’s most important wins were racked up by Parkes/Scarfiotti at Spa and by Surtees/Parkes at the 1000 km of Monza.