Ferrari 250 MM Specifications

Two versions of the 250 MM were built, a Pininfarina berlinetta, which hailed in a whole new era in design, and a barchetta by Vignale.

Significant improvements had been made to both the engine and the suspensions with the addition of Houdaille shocks. Although the gearbox was designed with only four synchronised gears, the car was much easier to handle (the gears were much easier to change?).

In addition to victories on its home turf, the 250 MM also scored some early successes in the States with Phil Hill at the wheel.

Ferrari 250 MM Technical Specifications

Year of Manufacture – 1953

ENGINE
	type	front, longitudinal 60° V12
	bore/stroke	73 x 58.8 mm
	unitary displacement	246.10 cc
	total displacement	2953.21 cc
	compression ratio	9 : 1
	maximum power	176 kW (240 hp) at 7200 rpm
	power per litre	81 hp/l
	maximum torque	–
	valve actuation	single overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder
	fuel feed	three Weber 36 IF/4C carburettors
	ignition	single spark plug per cylinder, two coils
	lubrication	wet sump
	clutch	multi-plate

CHASSIS
	frame	tubular steel
	front suspension	independent, unequal-length wishbones, transverse leaf spring, Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers
	rear suspension	live axle, semi-elliptic springs, Houdaille hydraulic shock absorbers
	brakes	drums
	transmission	4-speed + reverse
	steering	worm and sector
	fuel tank	capacity 150 litres
	front tyres	6.00 x 16
	rear tyres	6.00 x 16

BODYWORK
	type	two-seater berlinetta, spider
	length	–
	width	–
	height	–
	wheelbase	2400 mm
	front track	1300 mm
	rear track	1320 mm
	weight	900 kg (dry, berlinetta)

PERFORMANCE
	top speed	250 km/h
	acceleration 0-100 km/h	–
	0-400 m	–
	0-1000 m	–

Ferrari 250 MM Valuations

In August 2018 a 1953 Ferrari 250 MM Berlinetta by Pinin Farina was advertised for an excepted sale price of £7.2 Million.