The prototype of the 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso was presented at the 1962 Paris Motor Show, and thanks to Pininfarina’s timeless styling, was a great success with the public.
1history
The history
2design
The design
3engine
The engine
4Technical Details
V12
ENGINE
2953.21 cc
TOTAL DISPLACEMENT
176 kW
MAXIMUM POWER @ 7500 rpm
240 km/h
TOP SPEED
Engine
Typefront, longitudinal 60° V12
Bore/stroke73 x 58.8mm
Unitary displacement246.10cc
Total displacement2953.21cc
Compression ratio9.2 : 1
Maximum power176 kW (240 hp) at 7500 rpm
Power per litre81hp/l
Maximum torque-
Valve actuationsingle overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder
Fuel feedthree Weber 36 DCS carburettors
Ignitionsingle spark plug per cylinder, two coils
Lubricationwet sump
Clutchsingle-plate
Chassis
Frametubular steel
Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers
Rear suspensionlive axle, radius arms, semi-elliptic springs, co-axial coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers