Ferrari 250 GT COUPÉ
Presented at the Paris Motor Show in 1954, the 250 GT Coupé represented Ferrari’s first attempt at standardising a model destined for the normal motorist. Developed from the 250 Europa, it was fitted with a version of the Colombo Type 125 engine fed by three classic Weber 36 DCZ carburettors.
The Chassis
The engine
- V12ENGINE
- 2953.21 ccTOTAL DISPLACEMENT
- 162 kWMAXIMUM POWER @ 7000 rpm
- 230 km/hTOP SPEED
Engine
- Typefront, longitudinal 60° V12
- Bore/stroke73 x 58.8mm
- Unitary displacement246.10cc
- Total displacement2953.21cc
- Compression ratio8.5 : 1
- Maximum power162 kW (220 hp) at 7000 rpm
- Power per litre74hp/l
- Maximum torque-
- Valve actuationsingle overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder
- Fuel feedthree Weber 36 DCZ/3 carburettors
- Ignitionsingle spark plug per cylinder, two coils
- Lubricationwet sump
- Clutchtwin-plate
Chassis
- Frametubular steel
- Front suspensionindependent, unequal-length wishbones, transverse leaf spring, hydraulic shock absorbers
- Rear suspensionlive axle, single radius arm, 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
- Typecoupé, two-seater
- Length-
- Width-
- Height-
- Wheelbase2600mm
- Front track1354mm
- Rear track1349mm
- Weight1050kg (dry)
Performance
- Top speed230km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h-
- 0-400 m-
- 0-1000 m-