Ferrari 250 GT/E, 1962 information

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The Ferrari 250 GT/E is the successor of the Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Pininfarina and was the most successful Ferrari model in the sixties of the twentieth century. In total 950 specimen have been built of this car, the largest production run of one Ferrari model so far.
The Ferrari 250 is equipped with the famous Colombo engine: 12 cylinder 60° V engine with a 3 liter cylinder capacity and a capacity of 260 bhp. at 7000 rpm. The engine is basically the same as the engine used in the Ferrari 250 GT SWB and the Ferrari 250 GT Lusso. All fitted with cylinder heads based upon the construction as used in the famous Ferrari Testa Rossa.
The Colombo V12 engine breathes through three double Weber carburettors with sports air filters  which can not be missed when looking under the bonnet.

 The presented Ferrari 250 GT/E is a car form the first series with the characteristic rear lights and the additional driving lights mounted in the grille. The interior breathes sportive luxury and the seats and door panels are trimmed with leather upholstery. The car is fitted with a Laycock de Normanville overdrive on fourth gear. The car performs as to be expected; excellent and the sound is gorgeous!

Technical data

12 cylinder 60° V-engine
3 double Weber 40 DCL/6 carburettors
cylinder capacity: 2953 cc.
capacity: 260 DIN bhp. at 7000 rpm.
gearbox: 4-speed, manual+ overdrive
weight: 1450 kg.
top-speed: approx. 144 mph - 230 km/h.


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