Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1953, 1954, 1955
Unveiled at the 1953 Paris Motor Show, the Ferrari 250 Europa was a car designed for the new European rules and preferences. It used a 3.0-liter V12 based on a design for Formula One 3.3 L engine.
The first cars produced were bodied by Vignale along the lines of the 340 Mexico. The production was moved to Pininfarina, who built a 2-seat cabriolet version. There were clear styling cues with the Ferrari 375 America, with which it shared the same chassis.
The cars were produced with an odd chassis number for the road-going vehicles, while the race-version featured even numbers. Usually, the race versions featured aluminum bodies but some private owners ordered lighter bodyworks for the road-going models.
The long hood and short cabin were a sign for sportiness and the two-door coupe style was elegant. It was built as a 2+2 vehicle, but most of the time the rear seats were mostly used as a padded shelf for luggage.
Even though it was considered a fast car for that era, it was more of a GT vehicle than a sports car. In 1954, the 250 Europa was renamed 250 Europa GT, and then it became known as simply as the 250 GT.
The suspension was independent at the front, with double wishbones and a transverse leaf spring. It was later replaced with individual coil springs. The rigid rear axle was with leaf springs and hydraulic dampers. Hydraulically operated drum brakes were on all four corners. The transmission was a 4-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0 V12 4MT (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 2963 cm3 |
Power: | 147.1 KW @ 6300 RPM 200 HP @ 6300 RPM 197 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 175 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 237 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | 3 Carburetors |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 135 mph (217 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 7.10 x 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.3 in (4300 mm) |
Width: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Height: | 48 in (1219 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52.2/52 in (1,326/1,321 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2590 lbs (1175 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3142 lbs (1425 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km) |