Ferrari 250 Europa
The 250 Europa took over from the 212 Inter, and for economies of scale, shared the same chassis as the 375 America. The Lampredi V12 was kept below 3 litres.
The chassis
An important landmark
- V12ENGINE
- 2963.45 ccTOTAL DISPLACEMENT
- 147 kwMAXIMUM POWER @ 6300 rpm
- 218 km/hTOP SPEED
Engine
- Typefront, longitudinal 60° V12
- Bore/stroke68 x 68mm
- Unitary displacement246.95cc
- Total displacement2963.45cc
- Compression ratio8 : 1
- Maximum power147 kW (200 hp) at 6300 rpm
- Power per litre67hp/l
- Maximum torque-
- Valve actuationsingle overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder
- Fuel feedthree Weber 36 DCF carburettors
- Ignitionsingle spark plug per cylinder, two coils
- Lubricationwet sump
- Clutchtwin-plate
Chassis
- Frametubular steel
- Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, transverse leaf spring, Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers
- Rear suspensionlive axle, semi-elliptic springs, Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers
- Brakesdrums
- Transmission4-speed + reverse
- Steeringworm and sector
- Fuel tankcapacity 140litres
- Front tyres7.10 x 15
- Rear tyres7.10 x 15
Bodywork
- Typetwo-seater coupé, cabriolet
- Length-
- Width-
- Height-
- Wheelbase2800mm
- Front track1325mm
- Rear track1320mm
- Weight1150 kg (dry, coupé)
Performance
- Top speed218km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h-
- 0-400 m-
- 0-1000 m-