Ferrari 248 SP

248 SP1962

Raced1962

EngineV8

Power250 PS

Units built2

The 248 SP was the third new variant of the SP series that Ferrari revealed at the 1962 press conference. Its V8 with a single overhead camshaft per cylinder bank was the first 90° V8 developed entirely in-house at Ferrari, as the Ferrari 801 engine had originated from Lancia. Carlo Chiti designed it as a replacement for the Dino V6, but it saw use in only two models. Four twin-choke Weber carburetors mounted directly to the cylinder heads produced 250 PS at 7400 rpm. Both examples built were later converted to the 268 SP.

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The four twin-choke Weber 40IF2C carburetors were mounted directly to the cylinder heads without manifolds; their velocity stacks were angled at 45 degrees to reduce overall height.
Following tests, the unusual carburetors were deemed restrictive to air intake; in the 268 SP, they were replaced by conventional Weber 40DC units.
The first example, chassis 0798, was shown only at the press conference; before April, its engine was stroked to become a 2.6-liter.
Its sole racing appearance came at Sebring in 1962 with N.A.R.T.: Bob Fulp and Peter Ryan finished thirteenth overall and third in their class.

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The new Tipo 199 had a 77 mm bore, 66 mm stroke, and 2458.70 cm³ displacement, with a single overhead camshaft per cylinder bank. The compression ratio was 9.8:1, featuring one spark plug per cylinder and a single ignition coil. Four Weber 40IF2C "Speciali" were mounted directly to the cylinder head without manifolds, and their velocity stacks were angled at 45 degrees, lowering the engine's overall profile. Output was 250 PS at 7400 rpm.

Racing and conversion

Chassis 0798, the first V8 SP, was presented at the February 1962 press conference but never raced; before April, its engine received a longer stroke, expanding to 2.6 liters. The second example, 0806, entered the 1962 12 Hours of Sebring with N.A.R.T.: Bob Fulp and Peter Ryan finished thirteenth overall and third in class. After this solitary race, the car was converted into a 268 SP by May 1962, replacing the Speciali carburetors with standard Weber 40DC units.

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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 248 SP

When was the Ferrari 248 SP raced?

The Ferrari 248 SP was raced in 1962.

How much power does the Ferrari 248 SP have?

Power of the Ferrari 248 SP: 250 PS.

What engine does the Ferrari 248 SP have?

Engine of the Ferrari 248 SP: 2.5 l (2459 cm³) Tipo 199 Chiti 90° V8. It sits behind the seats as a mid-engine.

How many Ferrari 248 SP were built?

2 units of the Ferrari 248 SP were built.

Who engineered the Ferrari 248 SP?

Engineering of the Ferrari 248 SP: Carrozzeria Fantuzzi.

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