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Ferrari 250 GT California

General information

ModelFerrari 250 GT California
Year1959
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating54.3 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 power250.00 PS (184 kW or 247 HP) at 7000 Rev. per min.
Max torque245.00 Nm (25.0 kgf-m or 180.7 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-60 miles8.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2392 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4350 litres (1,149 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (393.7 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1045 kg (2,303.8 pounds)
Overall length4710 mm (185.4 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)
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