1962 Ferrari 248 SP
From 1961 forward, Ferrari focused on building rear-engine sportcars. After a short development period, Carlo Chiti designed three new rear-engined sportcars: the 196SP, 248SP and 268. The 248 SP was built around a new Ferrari V8. With a new crankshaft, displacement was increased resulting in the 268 SP.
This 2,458 cc barchetta was fitted with a single overhead camshaft V8 engine fed by four twin-choke Weber carburettors good for around 250 bhp. The tubular space-frame featured all-round independent suspension while the bodywork was very similar to the 246 SP’s. The 268 SP version was also fitted with a V8 engine the displacement of which, with the stroke increased to 71 mm, was upped to 2,650 cc.
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Ferrari 248 SP Specs & Performance
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | 90 Degree V8 |
| valvetrain | SOHC 2 Valves / Cyl |
| displacement | 2458 cc / 150.0 in³ |
| bore | 77 mm / 3.03 in |
| stroke | 66 mm / 2.6 in |
| compression | 9.8:1 |
| power | 186.4 kw / 250 bhp @ 7400 rpm |
| specific output | 101.71 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | bhp per tonne |
| driven wheels | Rear Engine |
| front brakes | Discs |
| f brake size | mm / in |
| r brake size | mm / in |
| curb weight | 870 kg / 1918 lbs |
| wheelbase | Not 2320 mm / Not Available in |
| front track | 1310 mm / Not Available in |
| rear track | 1300 mm / Not Available in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | :1 |
