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250 GT SWB Berlinetta (Lusso)
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250 GT SWB Berlinetta (Lusso)

Berlinetta SWB · 1959–1962RWD

The 250 GT SWB Berlinetta introduced in 1959 rode on a shortened 2400 mm wheelbase that sharpened its handling over earlier long-chassis cars, and it was among the first Ferrari road cars with disc brakes. Its 3.0-litre Colombo V12 was offered in various states of tune, and buyers could specify a steel or aluminium body. The softer, better-trimmed steel cars became known as the Lusso specification.

237 hpPower
1959-1962Year
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250 GT SWB Berlinetta (Lusso), every angle

250 GT SWB Berlinetta (Lusso)Exterior
250 GT SWB Berlinetta (Lusso)Exterior
250 GT SWB Berlinetta (Lusso)Exterior
250 GT SWB Berlinetta (Lusso)Exterior
250 GT SWB Berlinetta (Lusso)Exterior
250 GT SWB Berlinetta (Lusso)Engine
250 GT SWB Berlinetta (Lusso)Interior
250 GT SWB Berlinetta (Lusso)Interior
Ferrari auction archive (RM Sotheby / Bonhams) and Museo Ferrari
Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Displacement3.0 L
Cylinders12
FuelPetrol
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power237 hp
Torque250 Nm

STORY

The 250 GT Berlinetta SWB (short wheelbase) was introduced in 1959 with a 2400mm chassis for improved handling. Designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti, it competed as a dual-purpose road and racing GT with a 3.0-litre V12. It won numerous GT races and laid the groundwork for the 250 GTO.

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