history Ferrari 250 GTO

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German version

Ferrari 250 GTO
EngineV-twelve-cylinder
Volumetric Displacement2953 cm³
Bore * Stroke73 * 58,8 mm
Cylinder BlockAluminum
Cylinder HeadAluminum/Magnesium
Mixture Preparation6 Dual carburetor
Engine Control2 DOHC
Power218/221 kW (295/300 HP)
Nominal Rotation Speed7400/7500 rpm
Power Drive DesignFront Engine with Rear-wheel Drive
TransmissionFive-speed
Suspension (in front)Double Wishbones
Suspension (rear)Rigid Axle, Leaf Springs
Car BodyTubular space frame, Aluminum
DesignGiotto Bizzarrini
Max. Speedaround 295/300 km/h
Construction Period1962 - 1964

GTO stands for Grand Tourismo Omologato and indicates that at least 100 copies of this same model are going to be produced. In reality, the by far lower number of copies is supplemented with former models. In addition, the collector's value of this model is grossly intensified by the different design, which falls under the responsibility of Bizzarrini, and not Pinin Farina.

The styling looks almost English. Solid knowledge from the wind tunnel is used, too. The first model even has sealable openings below the bonnet and later on below the air intakes for higher speeds. In front below the headlights air is derived for cooling the brakes. In the rear a spoiler prevents too much lift at the rear axle. Although just few vehicles are built in three years, they clearly differ according to the production year. On top in the figure the vehicle stems from the last series.

The vehicle is especially successful, also on the long distance. This ends together with the halting of the front engines and the resemblance of the formula 1. Ferrari finally changes to that racing sport category.

F 250 GT
Mixture Preparation3 Dual carburetor
Engine Control2 Camshafts
Engine ManagementMotronic
Power199 kW (270 HP)
Nominal Rotation Speed7000 rpm
TransmissionFour-speed
Max. Speedaround 250 km/h
Construction Period1959 - 1962