1953 Ferrari 250 Europa specifications

1953 Ferrari 250 Europa data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerPininfarina
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2800 mm 110.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1325 mm 52.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1320 mm 52 inches
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 1000 kg 2205 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 140 litres 30.8 [37] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ferrari
Engine code
Cylinders V 12
Capacity 3 litre
2963 cc
(180.813 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 68 × 68 mm
2.68 × 2.68 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 220 PS (217 bhp) (162 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 54.6 kW/litre
74.3 ps/litre
73.2 bhp/litre
1.2 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 3 We 36 DC2/3 carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 246.92 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 218 km/h (135 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
220.02 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.22 PS/kg
161.82 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 kW/kg
217 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.22 bhp/kg
0.1 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.18 kg/kW
10.32 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 RA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID68915
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 34.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Ferrari 250 Europa added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-06-26.

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