1957 Ferrari 250 GT Series I Cabriolet specifications

1957 Ferrari 250 GT Series I Cabriolet data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
DesignerPininfarina
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2600 mm 102.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1354 mm 53.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1349 mm 53.1 inches
Length 4394 mm 173 inches
Width 1651 mm 65 inches
Height 1397 mm 55 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1225 kg 2701 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 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 240 PS (237 bhp) (177 kW)
at 7000 rpm
maximum torque 245 Nm (181 ft·lb) (25 kgm)
at 5500 rpm
Specific output 59.8 kW/litre
81.4 ps/litre
80.3 bhp/litre
1.32 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 82.97 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 3 We carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1042.6 kPa (151.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 246.08 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
196.16 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 PS/kg
144.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 kW/kg
193.47 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.93 kg/kW
11.58 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.W.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.RA.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.57
general
Carfolio.com ID69432
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 39.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1957 Ferrari 250 GT Series I Cabriolet added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-03-14.

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