1959 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta
Introduced at the 1959 Paris Salon, the 250 Short Wheel Base (SWB) was equally suited for the demands of the racetrack and highway. Specification of each car was varied to suit individual customers’ requirements. Models supplied for competitzione racecar used lightweight aluminum-alloy bodies while the lusso road-going version had a fully trimmed interior, softer springing and steel body.
The SWB designation came from a chassis that was 200mm shorter than the standard 250 GTs. Like these early 250 GTs, the SWB enjoyed a string of success on the track which led to continual development that culminated with the 250 GTO. Right before the GTO was released, Ferrari was preparing SWBs with very light-gauge aluminum and near 300-horsepower engines for exclusive factory use. Known as the SEFAC hotrods, these were the ultimate derivative of the SWB before being replaced by the much more aerodynamically efficient GTO.
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In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | Tipo 168, Colombo, Aluminum Alloy 60 Degree V12 |
| aspiration | Natural |
| valvetrain | SOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl |
| fuel feed | 36 DCL Carburettors |
| displacement | 2953 cc / 180.2 cu in |
| bore | 73 mm / 2.87 in |
| stroke | 58.8 mm / 2.31 in |
| compression | 9.7:1 |
| power | 186.4 kw / 250 bhp |
| specific output | 84.66 bhp per litre |
| body / frame | Steel Body over Steel Tube Frame |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| wheel type | Borrani Wire Wheels |
| front brakes | Discs |
| rear brakes | Discs |
| steering | ZF Worm & Wheel |
| f suspension | Double Wishbonesw |
| r suspension | Live Axle |
| length | 4430 mm / 174.4 in |
| width | 1980 mm / 78.0 in |
| height | 1130 mm / 44.5 in |
| transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | :1 |
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