1959 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Specifications

Specifications: 1959 Ferrari 250 GT SWB

Specifications: 1959 Ferrari 250 GT SWB

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

Italy

Designer:

Pininfarina

Years of Manufacture:

1959

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

39.6

Body

Body Type:

Fixed-head Coupe

No. of Doors:

2

Front Track:

1354, 53.3

Rear Track:

1349, 53.1

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

4318, 170

Total Width:

1600, 63

Height at Kerb Weight:

1270, 50

Wheelbase:

2400, 94.5

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.8

Ground Clearance:

n/a

Kerb Weight:

957 Kg, 2110 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

n/a

Engine

Capacity:

3 Litre, 2953cc (180.203 cu in)

Type:

12 Cylinder, Single Overhead Camshaft, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 24 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

n/a

Fuel System:

3 We Carburettors

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

73 × 58.8 mm, 2.87 × 2.31 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

1.24

Power:

283.9 PS (280 bhp) (208.8 kW) at 7000 rpm

Specific Output :

94.8 bhp per litre, 1.55 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

260 Nm (192 ft·lb) (26.5 kgm) at 6000 rpm

Specific Torque:

88.05 Nm/litre

Bmep:

n/a

Compression Ratio:

9.2:1

Fuel Capacity:

88.6 Litres, 19.5 UK Gal, 23.4 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

246.08

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

n/a

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

4 Speed Manual Transmission

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

3.55

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

n/a

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

4.50 s

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

13.40 s

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

241 Km/h (150 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

292.58 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Front Disc Brakes / Rear Disc Brakes / Servo Assisted

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

4 Speed Manual

Turns Lock-to-Lock:

3.000

Top Gear Ratio:

1.00

Turning Circle:

9.20 m

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Double Wishbone / Coil Springs

Rear Suspension:

Live Axle / Semi-Eliptic Leaf Springs

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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