Ferrari 250GT
Overview
| Produced: |
1954-1964, 2500 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,2 seats Coupe,2 doors, 2+2 seats Cabriolet,2 doors,2 seats |
Ferraris first "mass produced" production car, 2500 cars being produced from
Front suspension was of coil-spring independent layout. Disc brakes became available from
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2953cc | V12 DOHC | Ferrari V12 DOHC | 73mm x 59mm | 9.2 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | 4 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worm | Independent/Coil Springs | Beam axle/Semi-elliptic leaf springs |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 mph | 7.1 s | 240 bhp 7000 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Motor Sport Icon - Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2010 | |||
| Motor Sport Icon - Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa - Ferrari's 250 Testa Rossa sports car used a masterful blend of proven technology to beat far more sophisticated rivals. Discover the secrets of its success. | ||||
| Article |
Heartstoppers and hellraisers |
48 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2007 | |||
| Heartstoppers and hellraisers - Ferrari has been thrilling drivers on road and track for 60 years. Join us as we celebrate behind the wheel of six of the best. 1952 Ferrari 195 Inter, 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Short Wheelbase. 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4. 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4. 1976 Ferrari 512 Berlinetta Boxer. 1989 Ferrari F40. | ||||
| Article |
It's only a car so let's drive it |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2006 | |||
| It's only a car so let's drive it - Some cars are so valuable they rarely escape from secure storage. But the Ferrari 250 GTO is to exciting not to enjoy it where it belongs: on any stretch of twisting challenging, tyre-scubbing Tarmac you can find. | ||||
| Article |
Even Better Than The Hype - Ferrari 250 GTO |
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| Publication | Classic Cars October 2004 | |||
| Even Better Than The Hype - Ferrari 250 GTO - Power, Beauty, rarity, racing success, the right badge and a multi-million pound price tag. If you think the Ferrari 250 GTO sounds too good to be true, read on. | ||||
| Article |
Two Much Of A Good Thing? |
60 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2002 | |||
| Two Much Of A Good Thing? Ferrari's hallowed 1962 GTO came close to being the perfect GT racer. Could the second series 1964 car really go one better? Ferrari 250 GTO | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars April 2002 pg 78 |
78 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars April 2002 | |||
| Ferrari 250GT Lusso. Exploring the sophisticated road car sibling to the legendary Ferrari 250GTO racer on California's ruggest coastline roads. | ||||
| Article |
Revival of the fittest |
96 |
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| Publication | Octane March 2011 | |||
| Revival of the fittest - This unique Ferrari hadn't raced for 48 years, since crashing at le Mans in 1962. Tony Dron co-drove the painstakingly restored car at the 2010 Goodwood Revival. | ||||
| Article |
Ferrari's hot rod |
74 |
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| Publication | Octane August 2010 | |||
| Ferrari's hot rod - This is the holy grail of 250SWBs, one of the near-mythical Comp/61 'SEFAC hot rods' built to dominate European endurance racing. And could it (whisper this) actually be better than the all-conquering 250GTO? | ||||
| Article |
A life less ordinary |
106 |
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| Publication | Octane October 2009 | |||
| A life less ordinary - Since the age of 14 John Clinard has been immersed in the world of Ferraris. A regular guy from a regular town, he saved hard to buy this 250GT Series 1 more than 30 years ago and has continued to drive it regularly as its value soared. | ||||
| Article |
The greatest |
73 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car September 2007 | |||
| The greatest - Never mind Enzos and F40s, for real tifos! the gorgeous, race-proven 250GT SWB berlinetta is the definitive Ferrari road car. Alastair Clements drives a lightweight rarity. | ||||
| Article |
Tour de France |
58 |
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| Publication | Octane January 2006 | |||
| Tour de France - Ferrari called it the 250GT Competition Berlinetta; it became universally known as the Tour de France, after a record series of victories on the tough French road-race. Octane finds out why it was so successful. | ||||
| Article |
Ferrari 250 |
72 |
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| Publication | Octane October 2004 | |||
| Ferrari 250 - The ’250’ simply represents cylinder size, but Ferrari’s range of V12s have star quality from the first Millie Miglia to the last Lusso. | ||||
| Article |
Ruby in the dust |
148 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car August 2002 | |||
| Ruby in the dust - The 250 Europa was the last of the great bespoke Ferraris. Mick Walsh drives a precious original. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car June 2001 pg 94 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2001 | |||
| Ferrari 250 GT Cabrio - Prettier than a Spyder California, drives better, and it costs about a sixth as much. | ||||
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