1952 Ferrari 250 MM specifications

1952 Ferrari 250 MM data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerPininfarina
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1320 mm 52 inches
Length 4250 mm 167.3 inches
Width 1650 mm 65 inches
Height 1200 mm 47.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 900 kg 1984 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 250 PS (247 bhp) (184 kW)
at 7200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 62.4 kW/litre
84.8 ps/litre
83.6 bhp/litre
1.37 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 Weber 36 IF/4e carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
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)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 232 km/h (144 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
278.26 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.28 PS/kg
204.65 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 kW/kg
274.44 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.27 bhp/kg
0.12 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
4.89 kg/kW
8.16 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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 640 x 15
Tyres rear 640 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.00
general
Carfolio.com ID56881
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 39.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1952 Ferrari 250 MM added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 2953 cm3/180.2cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 957 kg
Ferrari 250 GT SWB -
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