1959 Ferrari 250 TR 59/60
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Chassis
From 1960
Chassis 0772 known until 1960
Dampers Telescopic Type
Disc Brakes Vacuum-operated assistance
Disc Brakes Front / Rear
Front Suspension Unequal double wishbones and coil springs
Fuel tank capacity 140 litre
Notes Chassis Chassis evolved from type TR 59 to TR 59/60: wheelbase was shortened from 2320/2350 mm to 2280 mm
Chassis Frame Tubular Spaceframe
Rears Suspension De Dion Axle
Steering Worm and sector
Steering: Hydraulic-assistance N
Technical Specifications and History Y
Wheel track front 1308 mm
Wheel track rear 1300 mm
Wheelbase 2280 mm
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Historical Chassis
From April 1959
Chassis 0772
Dampers Telescopic Type
Disc Brakes Vacuum-operated assistance
Disc Brakes Front / Rear
Front Suspension Unequal double wishbones and coil springs
Fuel tank capacity 140 litre
Chassis Frame Tubular Spaceframe
Rears Suspension De Dion Axle
Steering Worm and sector
Steering: Hydraulic-assistance N
Technical Specifications and History Y
Wheel track front 1308 mm
Wheel track rear 1300 mm
Wheelbase 2350 mm
Engine
From 1960
Arrangement V-Type
Bore 73 mm
Stroke 58 mm
Compression Ratio 9.8 : 1
Cooling System Water Cooled
Cubic displacement 2953 cc
Cylinders 12
Electrical equipment Volt 12
Engine 0772 Removed after 1960 Targa Florio
Engine Type Front
Fuel System Carburettors type Weber 38 DCN dual barrel
Fuel System Carburettors Number 6
Gearbox Number of forward speed 5
Manufacturer FERRARI AUTOMOBILI
Maximum power 300 hp
Maximum power 7000 rpm
Notes Engine Engine evolved from type TR 59 to TR 59/60, it was moved back and lowered. Gearbox was renewed.
Technical Specifications and History Y
Top speed 270 Km/h
Transmission Clutch Dry dual disc Mechanical
Fuel Type Petrol-Gasoline
Valves per cylinder 2
Valvetrain OHC
Transmission Wheel drive Rear wheel drive
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Historical Engine
From April 1959
Arrangement V-Type
Bore 73 mm
Stroke 58 mm
Compression Ratio 9.8 : 1
Cooling System Water Cooled
Cubic displacement 2953 cc
Cylinders 12
Electrical equipment Volt 12
Engine 0772
Engine Type Front
Fuel System Carburettors type Weber 38 DCN dual barrel
Fuel System Carburettors Number 6
Gearbox Number of forward speed 5
Manufacturer FERRARI AUTOMOBILI
Maximum power 300 hp
Maximum power 7000 rpm
Notes Engine Colombo 60° V-type
Technical Specifications and History Y
Top speed 270 Km/h
Transmission Clutch Dry dual disc Mechanical
Fuel Type Petrol-Gasoline
Valves per cylinder 2
Valvetrain OHC
Transmission Wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Body
From 1960
Coachbuilder Carrozzeria Fantuzzi
Colour Red
Wheels type Wire
Notes body Body updated from TR 59 to TR 59/60 specs aimed at making it more competitive and complying with the new requirements of the 1960 CSI regulations, appendix C.
Number of doors 2
Number of spare wheels 1
Number of wheels 4
Type of body Sport and Barchetta
Tyres Front size 5,50-15
Tyres Rear size 6,00-16
Unladen weight 780 kg
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Historical Body
From April 1959
Coachbuilder Carrozzeria Fantuzzi
Colour Red
Wheels type Wire
Number of doors 2
Number of spare wheels 1
Number of wheels 4
Type of body Sport and Barchetta
Tyres Front size 5,50-15
Tyres Rear size 6,00-16
Unladen weight 780 kg
Interior
From April 1959
Hand drive RHD - Right Hand Drive
Number of seats 2
Seats Brown