Ferrari 250 TR: Overview
The Ferrari 250 TR is a Roadster produced from 1957 to 1961. The catalogue records one generation and two versions: 2.9 MT4, offered from 1957 to 1958, and 2.9 MT5, offered from 1959 to 1961. Both versions use a 2,953 cc naturally aspirated Gasoline V-shaped 12-cylinder engine producing 300 hp (220 kW) at 7,200 rpm.
The Ferrari 250 TR is a Roadster produced from 1957 to 1961. The catalogue records one generation and two versions: 2.9 MT4, offered from 1957 to 1958, and 2.9 MT5, offered from 1959 to 1961. Both versions use a 2,953 cc naturally aspirated Gasoline V-shaped 12-cylinder engine producing 300 hp (220 kW) at 7,200 rpm. Both are RWD and have a listed top speed of 270 km/h, while their main differences are the number of manual gears and the braking system.
Ferrari 250 TR Generations
The 1 generation Ferrari 250 TR was produced from 1957 to 1961 as a Roadster. It includes two versions. The 2.9 MT4 covers 1957–1958 and pairs its engine with a 4-speed Manual gearbox. The 2.9 MT5 covers 1959–1961 and uses a 5-speed Manual gearbox. Both versions have RWD, a front longitudinal engine position, and a kerb weight of 800 kg.
Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Engine and Specs
The Ferrari 250 TR engine specification is consistent across both catalogue versions. Each has a 2,953 cc Gasoline engine with 12 cylinders in a V-shaped layout, 2 valves per cylinder, a carburetor fuel system, and no boost. Output is 300 hp (220 kW) at 7,200 rpm. The compression ratio is 9.8, and the bore and stroke are listed as 73 x 58.8 mm.
| Version | Years | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 MT4 | 1957–1958 | 300 hp (220 kW) at 7,200 rpm | not measured | 2,953 cc | Gasoline, 80 | 12 | V-shaped | No | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
| 2.9 MT5 | 1959–1961 | 300 hp (220 kW) at 7,200 rpm | not measured | 2,953 cc | Gasoline, 80 | 12 | V-shaped | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
The 2.9 MT4 and 2.9 MT5 therefore have no difference in listed engine displacement, power, compression ratio, cylinder count, cylinder layout, valve count, fuel system, boost, engine position, or drive system. Torque and the engine speed at which torque is produced are not measured for either version.
Ferrari 250 TR Performance, Top Speed, and Economy
The 2.9 MT4 has a listed top speed of 270 km/h. Its acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is not measured. City fuel consumption, highway fuel consumption, and combined fuel consumption are also not measured.
The 2.9 MT5 likewise has a listed top speed of 270 km/h. Its 0–100 km/h acceleration is not measured, while city, highway, and combined fuel-consumption figures are not measured.
Because the same 270 km/h top speed is listed for both versions, the catalogue data shows no top-speed advantage for either gearbox. No acceleration or economy comparison can be calculated because those figures are not measured. CO₂ emissions and environmental class are not measured for either version.
Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Dimensions and Weight
The kerb weight of the Ferrari 250 TR is 800 kg in both 2.9 MT4 and 2.9 MT5 form. Gross weight is not measured for either version. Ground clearance is not measured, fuel-tank capacity is not measured, and wheel sizes are not measured.
Other exterior dimensions are not measured in the supplied catalogue data. Consequently, no numerical comparison of body length, width, height, or wheelbase can be made between the 2.9 MT4 and 2.9 MT5.
Both versions use Independent, spring front suspension and Dependent, spring rear suspension. The 2.9 MT4 has Drum brakes at the front and rear. The 2.9 MT5 has Disc brakes at the front and rear.
Which Ferrari 250 TR Version to Choose
Choose the 2.9 MT4 if the earlier 1957–1958 production period and a 4-speed Manual gearbox match your preference. It retains the shared 300 hp output, 2,953 cc displacement, 270 km/h top speed, RWD layout, and 800 kg kerb weight, but it uses Drum brakes at both ends.
Choose the 2.9 MT5 if the later 1959–1961 production period, a 5-speed Manual gearbox, and Disc brakes at both ends are more suitable. Compared with the 2.9 MT4, it provides one additional forward gear. Its listed output, displacement, top speed, drive system, and kerb weight remain unchanged at 300 hp, 2,953 cc, 270 km/h, RWD, and 800 kg respectively.
The decision therefore rests on three documented differences: production years, a 4-speed versus 5-speed Manual gearbox, and Drum versus Disc brakes. The supplied data provides no price, original-price, current-value, sale-listing, replica, recreation, problems, or reliability figures, so those points cannot be used for a factual comparison.