Ferrari 250 California
Thanks to Ferrari’s reputation in motor sports, and the work of importer Luigi Chinetti, the United States became an important market. John Von Neumann, the west coast representative, thought that there was potential for an open Spider suited to the Californian sun, a sort of open 250 GT Berlinetta.
The history
The engine
The chassis
- V12ENGINE
- 2953.21 ccTOTAL DISPLACEMENT
- 176 kWMAXIMUM POWER @ 7000 rpm
- 252 km/hTOP SPEED
Engine
- Typefront, longitudinal 60° V12
- Bore/stroke73 x 58.8mm
- Unitary displacement246.10cc
- Total displacement2953.21cc
- Compression ratio8.5 : 1
- Maximum power176 kW (240 hp) at 7000 rpm
- Power per litre81hp/l
- Maximum torque-
- Valve actuationsingle overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder
- Fuel feedthree Weber 36 DCL carburettors
- Ignitionsingle spark plug per cylinder, two coils
- Lubricationwet sump
- Clutchtwin-plate
Chassis
- Frametubular steel
- Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs,hydraulic shock absorbers
- Rear suspensionlive axle, semi-elliptic springs, hydraulic shock absorbers
- Brakesdrums
- Transmission4-speed + reverse
- Steeringworm and sector
- Fuel tankcapacity 100litres
- Front tyres6.00 x 16
- Rear tyres6.00 x 16
Bodywork
- Typetwo-seater spider
- Length-
- Width-
- Height-
- Wheelbase2600mm
- Front track1354mm
- Rear track1349mm
- Weight1100kg (dry)
Performance
- Top speed252km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h-
- 0-400 m-
- 0-1000 m-