The 250 GT/E 2+2 was the first Ferrari with four seats built in large-scale production; earlier four-seaters had only been produced in very small numbers. To make room for the rear seats, the engine was moved forward in the chassis; however, the rear bench was suitable more for children than adults. The V12 produced 240 PS. The model was officially introduced in October 1960 at the Paris Motor Show; through 1963, a total of 955 cars were built in three series by Pinin Farina. One example was donated to the Rome police in recognition of their work against the Mafia.
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Running gear and coachwork
Technically, much remained familiar: the chassis was still the Tipo 508 design from 1955, and a Tipo 128 twelve-cylinder continued to provide power. For the second row of seats, the engine and transmission moved 20 cm forward, and the car became more than 30 cm longer than the coupé. Pininfarina penned the body without reference to its predecessor, creating a semi-fastback coupé with a steeply raked C-pillar and a long trunk. Borrani wire wheels came standard: RW3591 on Series 1, RW3690 on Series 2 and 3.
Three series
Series 1, comprising 299 cars, was introduced in Paris in October 1960. In 1961, Series 2 followed with 356 cars, featuring additional instruments, interior changes, and revised ventilation. Series 3, consisting of 300 cars, appeared in Geneva in 1963, with production having begun in late 1962. Externally, it was identifiable by thicker headlight bezels, auxiliary driving lights relocated outward, and single-piece taillights replacing the multi-lens units. The rear bumper was also slightly reshaped.
Market and successor
The GT/E was a major commercial success and remained largely standardized; special versions were built only in rare instances. The list price was 11,500 US dollars. According to the source, the Rome police car was involved in an accident almost immediately, was replaced, and remained in service until 1968, with drivers receiving training in Maranello. Its successor was the visually similar 330 America, which carried over the chassis of the GT/E but was fitted with the larger 4.0-liter engine of the 330 line.
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