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Nürbürgring, 19 May 1963: John Surtees, together with Willy Mairesse, wins the Nürbürgring 1000 km



Model

250 P


Engine


12 cylinders in 60° V, rear-mounted, light alloy cylinder block and head.

Bore and stroke


73 x 58.8 mm.

Unitary and total capacity


246.1 / 2,953.21 cc.

Compression ratio


9.8:1.

Max. power output


300 bhp at 7,800 rpm.

Timing gear


2 valves per cylinder, 1 overhead camshaft.

Fuel feed


6 Weber 38 DCN carburettors.

Ignition


Single, coil-ignition with 2 distributors.

Transmission


Multi-plate clutch, gearbox with 5 speeds + reverse, ZF self- locking differential.

Frame


Tubular.

Front suspension


Independent, double wishbones, coil springs.

Rear suspension


Live axle, longitudinal leaf springs.

Brakes


Discs.

Wheelbase and front/rear track


2,400 / 1,350 / 1,340 mm.

Tyres


Front 5.50-15, rear 7.00-15.

Weight empty


840 kg.