| The 250 GTO is regarded by many enthusiasts around the world as the most beautiful car ever made. It was the total embodiment of Ferrari's 1960's philosophy of reaching the very highest levels of performance and styling. Created by a team led by Giotto Bizzarrini, its sensuous lines result from an early example of research carried out in a wind tunnel. |
| Its undoubted charisma has survived over four decades, thanks to its stunning looks, highly competitive chassis, and glorious, thoroughbred V12 engine - together with the innumerable racing victories - that make this Ferrari's reputation so much more than the sum of its parts. |
| Layout: | Front-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Chassis: | Tubular steel spaceframe longitudinals and cross-members |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbones, coil springs, shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension: | Live axle, longitudinal leaf springs |
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| Engine: | Longitudinal 60° V12 |
| Materials: | Light alloy cylinder block and cylinder heads |
| Capacity: | 2,953 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Maximum power: | 290 bhp @ 7,400 rpm |
| Timing gear: | Single overhead camshaft per cylinder bank |
| Valves: | 2 per cylinder, total 24 |
| Bore & Stroke: | 73 x 58.8 mm |
| Transmission: | Five-speed manual gearbox, Fichtel-Sachs single-plate clutch |
| Rear axle: | ZF limited-slip differential |
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| Overall length: | 4,325 mm |
| Width: | 1,600 mm |
| Height: | 1,210 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2,400 mm |
| Track: | 1,354 mm (front), 1,350 mm (rear) |
| Kerb weight: | 880 kg |
| Front wheels/Tyres: | 15 inch diameter, with 6 inch wide tyres |
| Rear wheels/Tyres: | 15 inch diameter, with 7 inch wide tyres |
| Fuel tank: | 133 litres (29.2 Imp gallons) |
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