The Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder somehow hides an aluminum alloy V-12 under the hood. The engine allowed for a max speed of 145 mph and a 0-60 time of 6.5 seconds. It shares numerous engine parts with the 250 GT Berlinetta, a Le Mans-winning Ferrari.The 250 GTO. With FIA's decision to run the 1962 World Championship for GT cars, rather than sports cars, Ferrari focused on transforming the 250 GT SWB from a class to an overall contender. This entailed improvements to the 250 GT SWB aerodynamics at high speed and the installation of a dry-sump 250 TR engine with six Weber carburetors, which By promoting the big-engine Tempest as a special high-performance model, they could appeal to the speed-minded youth market (which had also been recognized by Ford Motor Company's Lee Iacocca, who was at that time preparing the Ford Mustang). The name, which was DeLorean's idea, was inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTO, the highly successful race car.
Based on the Ferrari 250 GT SWB (Short Wheelbase) chassis the GTO featured numerous modifications to improve aerodynamics and performance. The body was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti, and it showcased a sleek and timeless design. Engine and Performance. GTO was powered by a 3.0-liter V12 engine, which varied in specifications
Poles. FLs. The Ferrari 250 GT SWB Drogo or commonly known as the Breadvan is a special Ferrari made in 1962 from a 1961 Ferrari 250 SWB Short Wheel Base, chassis number #2819GT. It was built to compete against the new 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and other FIA World Sportscar Championship races.
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