The origin of the Ferrari 250 name

The Ferrari 250 derives its designation from the unit displacement of its Colombo V12 engine, which reaches 250 cm3 for a total of 3 litres. Designed by the engineer Gioacchino Colombo, this 2,953 cm3 block derives directly from the brand's first 1.5 litre engine. This remarkable engine offered a power of approximately 100 horsepower per litre while ensuring great reliability.