1962 Ferrari 268 SP

This 2,458 cc barchetta was fitted with a single overhead camshaft V8 engine fed by four twin-choke Weber carburettors good for around 250 bhp.

The tubular space-frame featured all-round independent suspension while the bodywork was very similar to the 246 SP’s.

The 268 SP version was also fitted with a V8 engine the displacement of which, with the stroke increased to 71 mm, was upped to 2,650 cc.

Ferrari 268 SP Technical Specifications

Year of Manufacture – 1962

ENGINE
type rear, longitudinal 90° V8
bore/stroke 77 x 66 mm
unitary displacement 307.33 cc
total displacement 2458.70 cc
compression ratio 9.8 : 1
maximum power 184 kW (250 hp) at 7400 rpm
power per litre 102 hp/l
maximum torque
valve actuation single overhead camshafts per bank, two valves per cylinder
fuel feed four Weber 40 IF2C carburettors
ignition single spark plug per cylinder, single coil
lubrication dry sump
clutch multi-plate
CHASSIS
frame tubular steel
front suspension independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
rear suspension independent, unequal-length wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers
brakes discs
transmission 5-speed + reverse
steering rack-and-pinion
fuel tank
front tyres 5.25 x 15
rear tyres 6.50 x 15
BODYWORK
type two-seater spider
length 4060 mm
width 1480 mm
height 970 mm
wheelbase 2320 mm
front track
rear track
weight 640 kg (dry)
PERFORMANCE
top speed 290 km/h
acceleration 0-100 km/h
0-400 m
0-1000 m

Ferrari 268 SP Valuations