Compare: Ferrari 250 GT 1959 Coupe 240 Hp

General information

Brand

Ferrari

Model

250 GT

Generation

250 GT/E 2+2

Modification (Engine)

3.0 V12 (240 Hp)

Start of production

1959

End of production

1963

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

230 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

5.3 kg/Hp, 187.5 Hp/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

240 Hp @ 7000 rpm.

Power per litre

81.3 Hp/l

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Colombo

Engine displacement

2953 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

73 mm

Piston Stroke

58.8 mm

Compression ratio

8.8

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

15 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1280 kg

Fuel tank capacity

100 l

Dimensions

Length

4700 mm

Width

1710 mm

Height

1340 mm

Wheelbase

2600 mm

Front track

1354 mm

Rear (Back) track

1394 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes