𝑭𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒊 250 𝑮𝑻 𝑺𝑾𝑩 𝑩𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒂

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Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione – A Racing Legend Born in Maranello

The Ferrari 250 GT SWB (Short Wheelbase) Berlinetta Competizione, introduced in 1959, is one of the most iconic and celebrated GT cars ever produced by Ferrari.


Developed under the guidance of Enzo Ferrari and designed by Pininfarina, with bodywork built by Scaglietti, this model was conceived to dominate both the road and the racetrack.

The “Competizione” version was the lightweight, race-oriented variant of the SWB, specifically engineered for motorsport.


At the heart of the 250 GT SWB was the legendary 3.0-liter Colombo V12 engine, delivering around 280–300 hp in the Competizione trim. Mated to a 4-speed manual transmission and mounted in a lighter, shorter wheelbase chassis (2400 mm), it offered exceptional agility, balance, and speed — key to its success in endurance racing.

The 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione was a homologation special built to meet FIA’s GT racing requirements, making it eligible for prestigious events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Tour de France Automobile, and the Mille Miglia.


Ferrari built around 75 Competizione versions, using lightweight aluminum bodywork, plexiglass windows, and reduced interior trim to cut weight significantly over the standard Lusso versions.

Its track record is legendary. Between 1960 and 1961, the SWB Competizione achieved numerous class wins and overall victories.

It was particularly dominant in the GT class, securing Ferrari the 1961 International Championship for GT Manufacturers. Drivers like Stirling Moss, Phil Hill, and Wolfgang von Trips praised the SWB for its predictability, poise, and raw performance — a rare combination in the era.

The 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Competizione not only laid the foundation for its successor, the 250 GTO, but it also remains one of the most collectible Ferraris ever made.


Its combination of aesthetic purity, mechanical brilliance, and motorsport pedigree has made it a crown jewel among collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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