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title: Ferrari 250 MM
description: The Ferrari 250 MM was presented in 1952 at the Paris Motor Show.
  This thoroughbred reached 250 km/h on the tracks and won the 1954 Mille
  Miglia. Photos, historical data and technical specifications of the Ferrari
  250 MM.
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  name: Adrian Blanco
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source: ferrari/ferrari_250_mm/index.md
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<div data-legacy-preserved> <h2 id="ferrari-250-mm">Ferrari 250 MM</h2>&#10;<h3 id="the-history-of-the-ferrari-250-mm">The history of the Ferrari 250 MM</h3>&#10;<p></p><figure data-align="right" class="figure" style="float:right"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="resources/Ferrari250MM-01.jpg.webp" alt="Ferrari 250 MM"><figcaption>Ferrari 250 MM</figcaption></figure>&#10;Ferrari caught the attention of everyone in motorsport when he won the 1952 “Mille Miglia” with the debutant <a href="//car-design.idoneos.com/ferrari/ferrari_250_s">250 S</a>model. To take advantage of this moment, the Italian house presented the Ferrari 250 MM at the Paris Motor Show as a celebration for the aforementioned victory.<p></p>&#10;<p>The Ferrari 250 MM had a new, more standard chassis, especially for a sports car. The coupe bodywork version presented at the Geneva Motor Show in <em>1953</em> was designed and built by Pininfarina. The design was simple and traditional, without innovations. It looked like a small front grill, a moderate hood in length and a compact tail.</p>&#10;<p><em>Vignale</em>, a specialist in body design and with many Ferrari cars manufactured, presented a new <strong>250 MM Barchetta</strong> with innovations such as built-in headlights and side vents. These traits would be adopted almost as design standards in Ferrari throughout the 1950s.</p>&#10;<p>The Barchetta designed by Vignale had as main differences with the <a href="//car-design.idoneos.com/ferrari/ferrari_250_s">250 S</a> a longer wheelbase (2,420 mm), weighing only 850 kg. The engine no longer used dry crankcase although it was now more powerful, with 240 hp.</p>&#10;<p>The Ferrari 250 MM was also a thoroughbred race. His debut on the tracks took place at the <em>Giro di Sicilia</em> being used by an unofficial team. Ferrari once again conquered the legendary “Mille Miglia” in 1954 with a 250 MM Barchetta designed by Carrozzeria Morelli. The winning driver was the Italian Clemente Biondetti.</p>&#10;<h3 id="technical-specifications-of-ferrari-250-mm-1953">Technical specifications of Ferrari 250 MM 1953</h3>&#10;<ul>&#10;<li>Front motor V12 at 60º</li>&#10;<li>Displacement: 2,953 cm3</li>&#10;<li>24 SOHC valves</li>&#10;<li>3 Carburetors Weber 36 DCF</li>&#10;<li>5-speed manual gearbox</li>&#10;<li>Rear wheel drive</li>&#10;<li>Brakes: drum on 4 wheels</li>&#10;<li>Suspension: independent on 4 wheels</li>&#10;<li>Power: 240 hp at 7,500 rpm</li>&#10;<li>&#10;<p>Top speed: 250 km/h</p>&#10;</li>&#10;<li>&#10;<p>Wheelbase: 2,641 mm</p>&#10;</li>&#10;<li>Rims: 15 inches</li>&#10;<li>Weight: 900 kg</li>&#10;<li>Weight/power ratio: 0.26 hp/kg</li>&#10;</ul>&#10;<h3 id="learn-more-about-ferrari-cars">Learn more about Ferrari cars</h3>&#10;<ul>&#10;<li>Official website, <a href="https://www.ferrariworld.com">www.ferrariworld.com</a></li>&#10;<li><a href="//car-design.idoneos.com/ferrari">Ferrari Car Guide</a></li>&#10;</ul>&#10;<p><em>© <a href="https://adrian-blanco.idoneos.com">Adrián Blanco</a> 2006 — Prohibited the total or partial reproduction of text and/or images without explicit written consent of the author. </em>&#10;—</p></div>