1959 Ferrari 250 GT 2+2 specifications

1959 Ferrari 250 GT 2+2 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerPininfarina
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2600 mm 102.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1354 mm 53.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1397 mm 55 inches
Length 4700 mm 185 inches
Width 1710 mm 67.3 inches
Height 1340 mm 52.8 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight 1277 kg 2815 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 100 litres 22 [26.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ferrari
Engine code
Cylinders V 12 in 60° vee
Capacity 3 litre
2953 cc
(180.203 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73 × 58.8 mm
2.87 × 2.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.24
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
240 PS (237 bhp) (177 kW)
at 7000 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
245 Nm (181 ft·lb) (25 kgm)
at 5000 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
59.8 kW/litre
81.4 ps/litre
80.3 bhp/litre
1.32 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
82.97 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication dry sumped
compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel system 3 Weber 36 DCL carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1042.6 kPa (151.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 246.08 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 241 km/h (150 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
188.17 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 PS/kg
138.4 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 kW/kg
185.59 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.23 kg/kW
12.07 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 3.500
Turning circle 10.00 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.50-15
Tyres rear 6.50-15
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.00
general
Carfolio.com ID68783
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 39.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1959 Ferrari 250 GT 2+2 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-06-26.

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