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Ferrari 250 GTO

Production1962-1964
CategoryHomologation grand tourer
Status
Discontinued
Model
Ferrari 250 GTO
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Key specifications

Body style
Coupe
Engine
3 l · Naturally aspirated · V12
Power
220.65 kW
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Manual · 5 speeds

Generations and variants

Generation

Ferrari 250 GTO

1962-1964 Tipo 539/62
Variant

Ferrari 250 GTO

1962-1964
Body style
Coupe
Engine
3 l · Naturally aspirated · V12
Power
220.65 kW
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Manual
· 5 speeds

Facts

Ferrari quotes approximately 300 hp at 7,400 rpm for the 3.0-litre 250 GTO.

Engineering

The classic 250 GTO uses a front-mounted 3.0-litre 60-degree V12.

Engineering

Ferrari quotes the 250 GTO's top speed at around 280 km/h.

Records

Ferrari states that 36 three-litre 250 GTOs were built, plus three additional cars with four-litre engines, underscoring the programme's very small scale.

Production

The 'O' in GTO stands for 'Omologata', meaning homologated.

History

Ferrari unveiled the 250 GTO on 24 February 1962.

History

Giotto Bizzarrini initially led development of the aerodynamic form, while Sergio Scaglietti refined the final body shape.

Design

Ferrari won the International Championship for GT Manufacturers with the 250 GTO in 1962, 1963 and 1964.

Motorsport

On its racing debut at Sebring in 1962, the 250 GTO driven by Olivier Gendebien and Phil Hill finished second overall and won the GT class.

Motorsport

The 250 GTO was developed from the proven Ferrari 250 GT SWB platform.

Development

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