Ferrari 250 GTE Owners Manual

The FERRARI 250/GT COUPE' PININ FARINA 2 + 2 is' the
continuation of the program for production of the «Ferrari

3 liters-12 cylinders ». Though the internai volume of the
new car has been considerably augmented in comparison
wilh the former models, in order to make room for Iwo
comfortable front seats plus two spare back seats, its
total length does not exœed that of the 2-seater coupé
mode!.
Both line and size of the 250/GT coupé Pinin Farina 2 + 2
have been conceived and realized in such a manner as to
enhance the characteristic features of a real tourjng car.
The aerodynamic profile of this car has been carefu/ly
studied, from the point of view both of general line and
details, on the basis of air resistance tests.
The front radiator shelf reproduces the classic design of
our Firm, with slightly reduced dimensions with respect
to those of the 250/GT 2-seat coupé or cabriolet; the air
is conveyed to the water radiator by appropriate internai
bulkheads. The fog lights are mounted externally, while
the headlamps are embedded in the tenders without any
extemal, visible, chrome-plated frame.
The smooth, plain hood, without air intake, tapers off
towards the front end so as to increase the adherence of
the car to the road when running at very high speed.
The side, of exceedingly plain design, is devoid of any
chrome-plated orna ment, and presents a simple and single
longitudinal movement. The windscreen has been the
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object of a partîcular study, with regard to both its form
and inclination, always with the view of improving the
aerodynamic penetration. The roof and rear are perhaps,
from the aesthetic viewpoint, the most noteworthy features
of the new car; in fact the roof, thin, slender and
endowed with an almost total luminosity, harmoniously
blends with the tail, forming a single compound. The
rear window is slightly embedded below the rear of the
roof, and constitutes an original and quite new motif in
a car having a continuous /ine.
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The 3 liter, 12 cylinder V 60 0 motor is famous among ail those created in the extensive
range of Ferrari cars. It has undergone the most probatory tests both in tourism
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and competition, giving many a spi end id performance in severe races of paramount
technical importance, such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 12 Hours of Sebring, Tour
de France, Mille Miglia, Tourist Trophy, etc. This engine was Arst developed in 1947,
and has since then gone through the inevitable, secure pa th of evolution, after innu-
merable tria Is, ti 1\ it reached the present degree of perfection, and became famous
everywhere as being strong, flexible, powerful and generous. The four-speed gearbox •
has a 5th automatic « overdrive », the latter being particularly required to get a
rational performance from the car on the modern highways.
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engine chassis
Number and arrangement of cylinders V - 12 - 60° Gear box with 4 silent synchromesh speeds,operated by a central
Bore and stroke 73 X 58.8 mm lever, direct drive on the 4th speed, 5th automatic « overdrive )}
Piston displacement 2953,211 cc. Rear axle of the rigid type with lateral rods
Compression ratio 8,8 : 1
Rear suspension with semi-elliptic leaf-springs, and large tele-
Maximum b.h.p. at 7000 r.p.m. 240
scopie shockabsorbers
Silumin cylinder block and crankcase with forced-in liners
Front suspension with independent wheels, and helicoidal springs,
Crankshaft on 7 bearings and connecting rods coupled in parallel
telescopic shockabsorbers
on thin wall bearings
V-overhead valves with screw adjustable cams and roller rockers Single-block steel tubular frame
Camshafts and water pump driven by a silent chain with turn- Steering unit with independent links, Left hand drive
buckle tightener Disc-brakes on the four wheels, mechanic hand control on the
Lubrication by geared pump rear wheels
Battery ignition and two distributors with automatic timing ad- front tread 1354 mm
vance Wheelbase 2600 mm
Feeding by one diaphragm fuel pump and one self-regulating rea r tread 1394 mm
electric pump Weight of the empty car: 1280 kgs.
Carburization by three double-bodied carburettors
Fuel tank capacity: 100 liters
Dry clutch and elastic hub
Cooling by multitubular water radiator and automatic fan, patent Fuel consumption every 100 kms, approx. 16 liters
Peugeot Light alloy wire wheels for tires size 650 X 15 or 185 X 15
speeds attainaole at 7000 r.p.m.

ln 4th speed
back axle ratio 1st speed 2nd speed 3rd speed 4th speed
1 1 1 1 1 x 1000 revs
7/32 54 mph 76 mph 102 mph 126 mph 18 mph

1 1 1 1 1
8/34 58 mph 82 mph 110 mph 135 mph 20 mph
1 1 1 1 1
The 5th alJtomatic « overdrive» increases by 22 % the speed of the direct drive in 4th gear and is fitted with the 7/32 ratio only
These data are for information only

The upper part of the dashboad is covered in black non-
reflective leather; the arrangement of the instruments,
and of the various controls, is highly rational, and there
is also a capacious glove-box. The radio set can be 10-
cated in the proper leather-covered shelf, mounted on
top of the gearbox cover.
Ventilation has been carefully studied; besides the normal
air intake at the base of the windscreen, through which
cold and warm air can enter the car in a quantity to be
regulated by the driver at will two additional air intakes
have been provided for conveying cold air to the interior
of the body, two external air exhausts on the sides help
the outlet of warm air from the body.
The lateral glasses are divided 'nto three openable parts:
the front volets are turned by means of a rotary device,
the door lateral glasses can be lowered by means of a
crank mechanism, the rear glasses can also be turned by
hand, and act as extractors of the air from the interior.
The shape of the lail provides, among other things, a
large space for luggage. The seating compartment pro-
vides two comfortable front seats, separated from each
other, with the backs weil shaped to the body. The rear
seats, also separated from each other, are provided with
fixed central and lateral arm-rests.

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The FERRARI 250/GT COUPE' PININ FARINA 2 + 2 is' the

continuation of the program for production of the «Ferrari

speeds attainaole at 7000 r.p.m.

7/32 54 mph 76 mph 102 mph 126 mph 18 mph

These data are for information only

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