Three-quarter view of a Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder SWB, part of the Ferrari Tribute Collection at the London Classic Car Show 2017
The Ferrari 250 is a sports car built by Ferrari from 1953 to 1964. The company's most successful early line, the 250 series included several variants. It was replaced by the 275 and the 250 road cars share the same two wheelbases, 2,400 mm ( in) for short wheelbase (SWB) and 2,600 mm ( in) for long wheelbase (LWB). Most convertibles used the SWB type. Nearly all 250s share the same Colombo Tipo 125 V12 engine. At 2,953 cc (180 cu in), it was notable for its light weight and impressive output of up to 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) in the Testa Rossa and GTO. The V12 weighed hundreds of pounds less than its chief competitors — for example, it was nearly half the weight of the Jaguar XK straight-6.[1] Ferrari uses the displacement of a single cylinder as the model designation. The light V12 propelled the small Ferrari 250 racing cars to numerous victories. In 1959 Ferrari gave the 250 GT Berlinetta sharper handling, reducing its wheelbase from 2,600 mm to 2,400 mm. In 1960 Scaglietti revealed the 250 GT California Spyder SWB at Geneva, its body pulled more tautly over this updated chassis. Like the 250 GT Berlinetta SWB on which it was based, the revised Spyder also received disc brakes and a 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) version of the three-litre V12. It was fitted with 185VR15 Pirelli Cinturato tyres (CA67). About 55 were built. A fiberglass-bodied replica of a 1961 250 GT Spyder California, based on an MG, was featured in the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off. A 1961 SWB example that had been owned by James Coburn was sold for £ million to radio DJ, Chris Evans. A barn find 1961 SWB formerly owned by French actor Alain Delon while he was making the film "Les Felins" with Jane Fonda sold for US$ million in February 2015.[11] On March 11, 2016 at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation, a 1961 SWB sold for US$ million at auction. 250 GT/E
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