1952 Ferrari 225 S specifications

1952 Ferrari 225 S data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2250 mm 88.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1278 mm 50.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1250 mm 49.2 inches
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 850 kg 1874 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ferrari
Engine code
Cylinders V 12
Capacity 2.7 litre
2715 cc
(165.679 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 70 × 58.8 mm
2.76 × 2.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.19
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 213 PS (210 bhp) (157 kW)
at 7200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 57.7 kW/litre
78.4 ps/litre
77.3 bhp/litre
1.27 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 3 We 36 DCF carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 226.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
250.49 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.25 PS/kg
184.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 kW/kg
247.06 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.25 bhp/kg
0.11 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.43 kg/kW
9.07 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.TL.
Rear suspension LA.2xSE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID88946
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 36.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1952 Ferrari 225 S added 2001-11-12.
Last modified 2013-02-28.