Ferrari 250 S
The 250 S was based yet again on the designs of Gioachino Colombo developed Aurelio Lampredi with a three-litre Ferrari V12 and coachwork by Vignale and Touring.
Nineteen fifty-two proved a great year for Ferrari with Bracco delivering a magnificent performance on the Passo della Futa to win the 1952 Mille Miglia and Ascari turning in the fastest circuit at Le Mans.
The constant improvements made to the 250 S over its racing career eventually led to the building of the 250MM.
Ferrari 250 S Technical Specifications
Year of Manufacture – 1952
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 | 169 kW (230 hp) at 7500 rpm | |
power per litre | 78 hp/l | |
maximum torque | – | |
valve actuation | single overhead camshaft per bank, two valves per cylinder | |
fuel feed | three Weber 36 DCF carburettors | |
ignition | single spark plug per cylinder, two coils | |
lubrication | wet sump | |
clutch | single-plate | |
CHASSIS | ||
frame | tubular steel | |
front suspension | independent, unequal-length wishbones, transverse leaf spring, hydraulic shock absorbers | |
rear suspension | live axle, semi-elliptic springs, hydraulic shock absorbers | |
brakes | drums | |
transmission | 5-speed + reverse | |
steering | worm and sector | |
fuel tank | capacity 150 litres | |
front tyres | 5.50 x 16 | |
rear tyres | 6.00 x 16 | |
BODYWORK | ||
type | two-seater berlinetta | |
length | 3800 mm | |
width | 1570 mm | |
height | 1400 mm | |
wheelbase | 2250 mm | |
front track | 1278 mm | |
rear track | 1250 mm | |
weight | 850 kg (dry) | |
PERFORMANCE | ||
top speed | 250 km/h | |
acceleration 0-100 km/h | – | |
0-400 m | – | |
0-1000 m | – |
Ferrari 250 S Valuations
The Ferrari 250 S was an all out race car, that led to the construction of the 250 MM of which only 31 were built.
To date we have been unable to locate a public sale price for this vehicle.