With the introduction of the uncompromizing 250 GT, Ferrari's stronghold on GT racing was solidified exponentially. First introduced in 1954, the LWB (Long Wheel Base) 250 GT dominated, the introduction of SWB (Short Wheel Base) 250 GT late in 1959 took that domination one step further and with the 250 GTO of 1962 the domination was complete. Times were changing, the introduction of the mid-mounted engine in the 1950s changed the outlook of the sport and was set to leave many dominating models obsolete, including the 250 GT(O).
Homologation was a keyword in the LM's sporting history. With the GTO Ferrari had managed to avoid the 100 car production minimum, by claiming it was just a rebodied 250 GT SWB, which it definitly was not. In 1964 the FIA was quick to deny the homologation request for the LM, as they didn't think Ferrari would ever produce 100 LMs. Reluctant to give up, Ferrari continued development work on the LM. However, only 32 250 LMs were eventually constructed, proving the FIA's assumptions right.
Technical Data:
Engine Type 211 60º V 12
Displacement 3.286 liter / 200.5 cu in
Power 320 bhp / 239 KW @ 7500 rpm
Top Speed 295 km/h / 183 mph
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