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Country of origin:Italy
Produced from:1959 - 1961
Numbers built:52
Introduced at:1959 Paris Motor Show
Designed by:Pinin Farina / Scaglietti
Predecessor:Ferrari 250 GT LWB Interim Berlinetta
Successor:Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Comp/61
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:May 18, 2015
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Engine
Configuration Tipo 168 60º V12
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction light alloy block and head
Displacement 2,953 cc / 180.2 cu in
Bore / Stroke 73.0 mm (2.9 in) / 58.8 mm (2.3 in)
Compression 9.2:1
Valvetrain 2 valves / cylinder, SOHC
Fuel feed 3 Weber 36 DCZ/3 Carburettors
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 280 bhp / 209 kW @ 7,000 rpm
BHP/Liter 95 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Body aluminium alloy panels
Chassis Tipo 539 steel tubular frame
Front suspension double wishbones, coil springs, Koni tubular dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension live axle, upper and lower locating rods, semi-elliptic leaf springs, Koni tubular shock absorbers
Steering ZF worm-and-wheel
Brakes (fr/r) discs
Gearbox 4 speed Manual
Clutch Dry, single plate
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1,050 kilo / 2,315 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,430 mm (174.4 in) / 1,600 mm (63 in) / 1,270 mm (50 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,400 mm (94.5 in) / 1,354 mm (53.3 in) / 1,349 mm (53.1 in)
Fuel tank 90 Litre (23.8 Gallon US / 19.8 Gallon Imperial)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.27 bhp / kg
Top Speed 268 km/h (167 mph)

Race history
Major wins
1960 Tour de France (Willy Mairesse / Georges Berger in 2129GT)

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  Article Image gallery (332) Chassis (12) Specifications User Comments (2)