Presented in Paris in October 1959, the short-wheelbase Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta epitomised the ideal road racer.

    Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta passo corto

    Presented in Paris in October 1959, the short-wheelbase 250 GT Berlinetta epitomised the ideal road racer. With just a few minor touches (colder spark plugs, racing tyres and a roll-bar), the car could take to any circuit and battle it out for a class win.

    • V12
      ENGINE
    • 2953.21 cc
      TOTAL DISPLACEMENT
    • 206 kW
      MAXIMUM POWER @ 7000 rpm
    • 268 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 power206 kW (280 hp) at 7000 rpm
    • Power per litre95hp/l
    • Maximum torque-
    • Valve actuationsingle overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel feedthree Weber 40 DCL/6 carburettors
    • Ignitionsingle spark plug per cylinder, two coils
    • Lubricationwet sump
    • Clutchsingle-plate
    Chassis
    • Frametubular steel
    • Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers
    • Rear suspensionlive axle, radius arms, semi-elliptic springs, telescopic shock absorbers
    • Brakesdrums
    • Transmission4-speed + reverse
    • Steeringworm and roller
    • Fuel tankcapacity 120litres
    • Front tyres6.00 x 16 or 175 x 400
    • Rear tyres6.00 x 16 or 175 x 400
    Bodywork
    • Typetwo-seater berlinetta
    • Length-
    • Width-
    • Height-
    • Wheelbase2400mm
    • Front track1354mm
    • Rear track1349mm
    • Weight960kg (dry)
    Performance
    • Top speed268km/h
    • Acceleration 0-100 km/h-
    • 0-400 m-
    • 0-1000 m-
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