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1959 Ferrari 250 GT SWB

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Build Start: 1959

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1959
Model Variant: 250

Dimensions

Length: 4150mm
Height: 1270mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 88.6litres
Track/tread (front): 1354mm
Track/tread (rear): 1349mm
Width: 1600mm
Ground clearance: 152mm
Kerb weight: 957kg
Wheelbase: 2400mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Ferrari
Capacity: 3 litre (2953cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.24
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.57
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 12 in 60° vee
Bore × Stroke: 73 × 58.8mm
Crankshaft Bearings: 7
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front

Performance

Maximum Speed: 270km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 4.65kg/kW
Power-to-weight ratio: 292.41 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 3 We carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.73
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.000
Front Suspension: I.W.CS.
Turning Circle: 9.20 m
Rear suspension: LA.SE.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1106.4kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: 6.00-16
Tyres Rear: 6.00-16

Other

RAC rating: 39.6
maximum power output(Gross): 280 PS (276 bhp) (206 kW)at 7000 rpm
Specific output(Gross): 69.7 kW/litre94.8 ps/litre, 93.5 bhp/litre1.53 bhp/cu in
Designer: Pininfarina
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 24 valves in total
maximum torque(Gross): 260 Nm (192 ft·lb) (26.5 kgm)at 6000 rpm
Specific torque(Gross): 88.05 Nm/litre, 1.06 ft·lb/cu3
Unitary Capacity: 246.08cc
Number of doors: 2

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