1961 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1961
Make
Ferrari
Model
250 GT Cabriolet
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
Series II
Seats
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
3.0 V12 Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
240 hp
Power (kW)
176 kW
Top speed
252 km/h (157 mph)
Displacement
2,953 cc

Dimensions

Wheelbase
2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Curb weight
1,050 kg (2,315 lb)

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
7,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
73 mm (2.9 in)
Stroke
58.8 mm (2.3 in)
Compression Ratio
8.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Tri Carburator
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
100 litres

Brakes

Front Brakes
Drum Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Leaf (Longitudinal Spring)
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Beam Axle (Live Axle)

Exterior

Track, Front
1,354 mm (53.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,349 mm (53.1 in)

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Ladder Frame)
Doors
Number of Doors
0

Steering Wheel

Steering Mechanism
Worm and Sector

Car Classification

American Classification
Grand Tourer
British Classification
Grand Tourer
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car

Production

Statistics
Production Number (Series)
244
Production Number (Generation)
204
Statistics › Production Number (Model)
2nd Generation
204

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