1960 Ferrari 250GT SWB/C At Goodwood Revival 2019 Editorial Image

The Ferrari 250 is a series of sports cars and grand tourers built by Ferrari from 1952 to 1964. The company`s most successful early line, the 250 series includes many variants designed for road use or sports car racing. The 250 series cars are characterized by their use of a 3.0 L 2,953 cc Colombo V12 engine designed by Giaoccino Colombo.One of the most notable GT racers of its time, the 1959 250 GT SWB used a short 2,400 mm 94.5 in wheelbase for better handling. Of the 176 examples built, both steel and aluminium bodies were used in various road `lusso` and racing trims. Engine output ranged from 240 PS 177 kW; 237 hp to 280 PS 206 kW; 276 hp. The `lusso` road car version was originally fitted with 185VR15 Pirelli Cinturato.Development of the 250 GT SWB was handled by Giotto Bizzarrini, Carlo Chiti, and young Mauro Forghieri, the same team that later produced the 250 GTO. Disc brakes were a first on a Ferrari GT, and the combination of low weight, high power, and well-sorted suspension made it competitive. It was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October and quickly began selling and racing. The SWB won Ferrari the GT class of the 1961 Constructor`s Championship. Also won 1960, 1961 and 1962 Tour de France Automobile before giving ground to the GTO`s.