Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta «Tour de France»

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Production1956–1959

EngineV12

Units built77

The 250 GT Berlinetta, originally called the "Long Wheelbase Berlinetta," earned the nickname "Tour de France" after the multi-day automobile rally of the same name. Designed by Pinin Farina, the bodywork was built by Scaglietti in Modena. A total of seventy-seven cars were produced, divided into four series distinguished by details such as the number of louvers and covered headlights. The engine began at 240 PS and later reached 260 PS. Three times in a row, in 1956, 1957, and 1958, a 250 GT Berlinetta won the Tour de France Automobile.

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Good to know

The moniker "Tour de France" traces back to the ten-day automobile rally; the designation LWB for the long 2600 mm wheelbase was only added retrospectively and unofficially.
Scaglietti displayed its own 250 GT prototype at the 1956 Geneva Motor Show; the first customer car was completed in May 1956.
Zagato built five ultra-light "no-louvre" cars to a design by Ugo Zagato.
Ferrari continued its winning streak in this race with the later "Interim" and SWB Berlinettas.

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The four series

Series I and II comprised fourteen "no-louvre" cars without louvers and nine "14-louvre" cars with fourteen louvers. In mid-1957 came Series III with three louvers and covered headlights, totaling eighteen units. Series IV, consisting of 36 cars, retained the covered headlights and had only a single louver. Of the 77 cars, a portion were sold for GT racing between 1956 and 1959.

Engineering

The Berlinetta succeeded the 250 MM and adopted the tubular frame and chassis (Tipo 508) from the 250 GT. Power came from the familiar Colombo twelve-cylinders of the Tipo 128 family. The lightweight aluminum bodies were designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti. In addition, there were five cars bodied by Zagato, which differed from one another in details.

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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta «Tour de France»

When was the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta «Tour de France» built?

The Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta «Tour de France» was built from 1956 to 1959.

How much power does the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta «Tour de France» have?

Power of the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta «Tour de France»: 240 to 260 PS.

What engine does the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta «Tour de France» have?

Engine of the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta «Tour de France»: Colombo V12 (Tipo 128). It is mounted at the front.

How many Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta «Tour de France» were built?

77 units of the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta «Tour de France» were built.

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