"Ferrari 250" refers to an entire model family that, from 1952 onward, encompassed open and closed road cars as well as racing vehicles. All are powered by twelve-cylinder engines with a displacement of 3.0 liters; the number 250 represents the rounded displacement of a single cylinder in cubic centimeters. The V12 designed by Gioacchino Colombo was lightweight and produced up to 300 PS in the Testa Rossa and GTO. Most road models share two wheelbases of 2400 and 2600 mm. With the 250 GT introduced in 1958, Ferrari transformed from a specialist into a series manufacturer.
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Background
Ferrari has its roots in motorsport. After World War II, the Modena-based company, much like Maserati, gradually began building road sports cars. The first models were the 166, the 195, and the 212, which were sold in only small numbers. What they had in common was a twelve-cylinder by Gioacchino Colombo in various displacements. In 1951, the 340 America joined them, powered by a Lampredi V12.
Shared technology
Most road models share two wheelbases: 2400 mm for the short version (SWB) and 2600 mm for the long version (LWB). Most cabriolets used the short chassis. Almost all 250s use the Colombo Tipo 125 V12 displacing 2953 cm³, whose cylinders each measure roughly 250 cm³; hence the name of the model line. The engine was notable for its low weight and delivered up to 300 PS in the Testa Rossa and GTO.
The early racing cars
The 250 S, based on the 225 S, won the 1952 Mille Miglia: Bracco and Rolfo finished around four minutes ahead of Kling and Klenk in the Mercedes 300 SL, which entered with its 175 PS against the Ferrari's 230 PS. Afterward, Ferrari showed a more conventional chassis in Paris; Pinin Farina designed the coupé for it, which was introduced in Geneva in 1953 as the 250 MM. That very same year, the four-cylinder 625 TF and 735 S replaced the V12-powered 250 MM.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari 250 (Baureihe)
When was the Ferrari 250 (Baureihe) built?
The Ferrari 250 (Baureihe) was built from 1952 to 1964.
What engine does the Ferrari 250 (Baureihe) have?
Engine of the Ferrari 250 (Baureihe): 3.0 l (2953 cm³) Colombo V12; 3.0 l (2963 cm³) Lampredi V12 (Europa). It is mounted at the front.
Who designed the Ferrari 250 (Baureihe)?
Design of the Ferrari 250 (Baureihe): Giotto Bizzarrini; Scaglietti; Pinin Farina; Vignale; Ghia.
What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari 250 (Baureihe)?
Predecessor: Ferrari 212 Inter/Ferrari 225 S. Successor: Ferrari 275/Ferrari 330.
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