Ferrari 250 S Vignale

Vehicle Overview

The 250 S was created as an evolution over the preceding 225 S model. It shared the same tubular steel chassis of a ‘Tuboscocca’ type as some of them. The new model retained the same wheelbase and track dimensions. New was the 3.0-litre Colombo V12 engine, developed by Aurelio Lampredi as a chief Ferrari engineer at that time. The 250 S had a closed berlinetta bodywork designed by Giovanni Michelotti and carried out by Vignale. The style closely resembled the Vignale berlinettas of its predecessors. Front fenders had two portholes in them and the fuel filler cap was on the outside, mounted on the rear window. After the Mile Miglia, bonnet was modified with an air-scoop. Front windshield had three small wipers installed, one of them was on the roof. A single example was ever produced, s/n 0156ET. “ET” in its suffix represented ‘Export-Tuboscocca’. The technical experience and racing capabilities of the 250 S over its career led Ferrari to develop a series produced race car, the 250 MM.