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Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France

General information

ModelFerrari 250 GT Tour de France
Year1957
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating54.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2953 ccm (180.19 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2953 ccm (180.19 cubic inches)
Engine typeV12
Max power283.90 PS (209 kW or 280 HP) at 7000 Rev. per min.
Max torque260.00 Nm (26.5 kgf-m or 191.8 ft.lbs) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.2:1
Bore x stroke73.0 x 58.8 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2406 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (393.7 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1180 kg (2,601.5 pounds)
Overall length4320 mm (170.1 inches)
Overall width1710 mm (67.3 inches)
Overall height1350 mm (53.1 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2610 mm (102.8 inches)
Fuel capacity100.0 litres (26.42 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
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