1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa specifications

1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2350 mm 92.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1308 mm 51.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Length 4178 mm 164.5 inches
Width 1549 mm 61 inches
Height 1013 mm 39.9 inches
Ground clearance 127 mm 5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 800 kg 1764 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 140.9 litres 31 [37.2] 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
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
(Net)
300 PS (296 bhp) (221 kW)
at 7200 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
300 Nm (221 ft·lb) (30.6 kgm)
at 5500 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
74.7 kW/litre
101.6 ps/litre
100.2 bhp/litre
1.64 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
101.59 Nm/litre
1.23 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.8:1
Fuel system 6 We carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1276.6 kPa (185.2 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 270 km/h (168 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
375.14 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.38 PS/kg
275.91 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.28 kW/kg
370 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.37 bhp/kg
0.17 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
3.62 kg/kW
6.05 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.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
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 4.00
general
Carfolio.com ID69311
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 39.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-03-14.