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Ferrari 250 Testarossa 1958

General information

ModelFerrari 250 Testarossa
Year1958
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating55.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2953 ccm (180.19 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2953 ccm (180.19 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 12 cylinder
Max power300.00 PS (221 kW or 296 HP) at 7200 Rev. per min.
Max torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.8:1
Bore x stroke73.0 x 58.8 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed270.0 km/h (167.8 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.3750 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3640 litres (962 gallons)

Dimensions and weight

Weight800 kg (1,763.7 pounds)
Overall length4180 mm (164.6 inches)
Overall width1560 mm (61.4 inches)
Overall height1020 mm (40.2 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2360 mm (92.9 inches)
Fuel capacity140.0 litres (36.99 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originItaly
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