Homologation racing car or simply auto-Icon? In any case, the ultimate racing car, built only 39 times, is one of the most valuable cars in the world. Under the softly rounded bonnet of the slim racing coupe, a three-liter twelve-cylinder engine with 290 hp raged.
The "Gran Turismo Omologato" represented the entire sports car know-how of the early sixties, from aluminum bodywork to four-wheel disc brakes. The over-Ferrari celebrated victories on the Targa Florio, in Sebring and Spa.
Which was the first Ferrari with mid-engine? No idea? The 250LM. Based on the 250P, Ferrari introduced the racing car developed for the GT class in 1964. The design of the car originated from the spring of Pininfarina and inspired with a straight lines and huge air intakes at the rear.
The V12 with 3.3 liters capacity and six Weber dual carburetors produced 320 HP. With an aluminum body and other lightweight features, the 250LM weighed only about a ton. This was up to 180 mph, an astronomical speed for the mid-1960s.
Ferrari 340 MM #15 Paolo Marzotto - Giannino Marzotto 24 Hours of Le Mans (1953) with DISPLAY CASE
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Ferrari 340 MM #12 Alberto Ascari - Luigi Villoresi 24 Hours of Le Mans (1953) with DISPLAY CASE
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Ferrari 250 GTO Red with Green White and Red Stripes Press Day February 24 1962 with DISPLAY CASE
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About Ferrari 250
The Ferrari 250 is a masterpiece of engineering and design that brought Ferrari's name to prominence in the automotive industry. Produced between 1953 to 1964, this car had a truly remarkable combination of speed, handling and beauty.
At first glance, the Ferrari 250's aerodynamic form commands attention. It has graceful curves that seamlessly blend with its sleek lines giving it a timeless appeal. The unmistakable front grille combined with small round headlights send shivers down any car enthusiast's spine.
But what makes this car so special is not just its aesthetic but also its impressive performance figures; it can go from zero to sixty miles per hour in less than six seconds and boast top speeds above 150 mph -quite an accomplishment for its time! Its engine was powerful and well-designed. Boasting twelve cylinders arranged into a single block V configuration around four valves per cylinder gave it power output ranges from 296 bhp for early models up to over 300bhp for later versions -making it a force to be reckoned with on both the road and track.
Furthermore, the Ferrari 250 series produced some of the most successful racing cars of all time including three wins at Le Mans underlining their exceptional quality while gaining cult status among petrolheads worldwide.
Overall, there are few vehicles as iconic as the Ferrari 250 series which sparked passion through generations of drivers worldwide since inception earning them legendary status amongst car enthusiasts everywhere who will continue cherishing these amazing feats marvels for many years yet to come.
