Contents
01Overview
At a glance
- Built
- Not yet verified
- Years
- 1963–1964
- Engine
- V12 · 2,953 cc / 3.0 LFactory: 2,953 cc
- Power
- 186 kW / 253 PSFactory: 250 hp · converted
- Top speed
- Not yet verified
- Body
- Not yet verified
- Designer
- Pininfarina (body built by Scaglietti)
- In this archive
- Not yet verified
- Surviving
- Not yet verified
Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.
Why it matters
The Lusso was the last 250 road car and Ferrari's answer to the need for a proper street model after the 250 GT coupe ended in 1960. It was the first Ferrari to carry a "designo di Pininfarina" plate, meaning Pininfarina drew the shape and Scaglietti built it, and the first road Ferrari with a small tail spoiler. Its chassis took its wheelbase from the 250 GTO.
How rare is it?
Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.
Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.
Photos
Exterior, interior and detail photos with their licences.
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: exfordy · CC BY 2.0
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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02Production & history
Production
Every figure says what it counts.
No production figures recorded yet.
History
The Lusso was unveiled at the Paris Salon in October 1962 and drew little comment at first; editors began to take notice of its styling only a little over a year later. Cars were delivered from January 1963 to about August 1964, after which the 275 GTB replaced it.
A dealer page quoting Ferrari factory records puts the total at 350 cars, 100 fewer than the older figure of 450 that was widely repeated. Auction catalogues quote 350, 353 and 355, so the exact total is not settled. Battista Pininfarina had a one-off with a more aerodynamic roof and tail made for himself, shown at the 1963 London Motor Show.
Variants
How each version differs from the standard 250 GT Lusso.
No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
03Specifications
Technical specifications
Engine
| Engine family | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Engine code | Not yet verified |
| Layout | V121 Independently researched |
| Displacement | 2,953 cc / 3.0 LFactory: 2,953 cc1 Independently researched |
| Bore | 73 mmFactory: 73 mm1 Independently researched |
| Stroke | 58.8 mmFactory: 58.8 mm1 Independently researched |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:11 Independently researched |
| Valvetrain | SOHC1 Independently researched |
| Fuel system | Not yet verified |
| Power | 186 kW / 253 PSFactory: 250 hp · converted1,2 Independently researchedHowStuffWorks says "horsepower"; rating standard not stated. |
| Power at | 7,500 rpm1 Independently researched |
| Torque | 292 NmFactory: 215 lb-ft · converted1 Independently researchedSource also gives 291.5 Nm. |
| Torque at | 5,500 rpm1 Independently researched |
Transmission & drivetrain
| Gearbox | Manual1 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| Gears | 41 Independently researched |
| Driven wheels | RWD1 Independently researched |
Chassis, body & dimensions
| Chassis | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Not yet verified |
| Rear suspension | Not yet verified |
| Brakes | Hydraulic discs on all four wheels with power assist1 Independently researched |
| Steering | Worm and wheel1 Independently researched |
| Body construction | Steel body with aluminium doors, bonnet and boot lid2,1 Independently researched |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mmFactory: 2,400 mm2,1 Independently researched |
| Length | 4,410 mmFactory: 4,410 mm1 Independently researched |
| Width | 1,750 mmFactory: 1,750 mm1 Independently researched |
| Height | 1,290 mmFactory: 1,290 mm1 Independently researched |
| Front track | 1,395 mmFactory: 1,395 mm1 Independently researched |
| Rear track | 1,387 mmFactory: 1,387 mm1 Independently researched |
| Kerb weight | 1,020 kgFactory: 1,020 kg1 Independently researched |
| Dry weight | Not yet verified |
Performance
| Maximum speed | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | Not yet verified |
| 0–60 mph | 5.2 s1 Independently researchedApproximate figure from the model guide. |
| Standing ¼ mile | 16.1 s1 Independently researchedApproximate figure from the model guide. |
| Fuel tank | Not yet verified |
“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.
04Colours & options
Factory colours & interiors
Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Factory options & codes
Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
05Individual cars
Chassis register
Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Competition history
Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Auction & sale history
Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
See one in person
Museums where an example of this car can be seen.
No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
06Reference
Identification guide
How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.
Being verified against factory or registry sources before it is published. Have a source? Contribute it.
Sources
Each number links to the exact facts it supports.
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1
Ferrari 250 GT Lusso (model guide and specifications) Level C supercars.net
- engine V12
- displacement 2953 cc
- bore 73 mm
- stroke 58.8 mm
- compression 9.2:1
- valvetrain SOHC
- 186.4 kw / 250 bhp @ 7500 rpm
- 250 bhp @ 7500 rpm
- 291.5 nm / 215.0 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm
- 215.0 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm
- transmission 4-Speed Manual
- Front Engine / RWD
- Hydrualic Discs w/Power Assist front and rear
- steering Worm & Wheel
- Steel with Aluminum Panels
- wheelbase 2400 mm
- length 4410 mm
- width 1750 mm
- height 1290 mm
- front track 1395 mm
- rear track 1387 mm
- curb weight 1020 kg
- 0-60 mph about 5.2 seconds
- 0-1/4 mile about 16.1 seconds
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2
Ferrari 250 GT/L Lusso Level C Auto Editors of Consumer Guide · HowStuffWorks (Consumer Guide Auto Editors), archived capture · 2007-05-17
- a very usable 250 horsepower
- The body was steel; the doors, hood, and trunklid aluminum
- wheelbase of 94.5 inches (2400mm)
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