🔧 Ferrari Colombo Short-Block V12
The Gioachino Colombo V12 is the engine that defines the Ferrari legend. Designed by 1946 and first raced in the 166 MM of 1948, its compact 60° V12 architecture was progressively enlarged from 1.5 litres to 4.4 litres over 25 years while retaining the same bore spacing, block deck height, and basic architecture. The 250 GTO's 3.0L, the 275 GTB/4's 3.3L, and the 365 GTB4 Daytona's 4.4L all use the same short-block layout — cylinder head bolts, timing chain geometry, and accessory drives are interchangeable.
Engine
Technische Daten
| Type | Naturally Aspirated 60° DOHC V12 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,953 cc (250) / 3,286 cc (275) / 4,390 cc (365) |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (250 GTO) / 320 hp (275 GTB/4) / 352 hp (365 GTB4) |
| Torque | 294–382 Nm |
| Carburettors | 6 × Weber 38 DCN / 40 DCF / 40 DFI |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Block Material | Cast aluminium alloy |
| Designer | Gioachino Colombo (1946) |
| Manufacturer | Ferrari S.p.A., Maranello, Italy |
| Msrp | $80,000–$350,000+ (restored) |